St. Brigid's Day Treat

Happy Imbolc, too!

I treated myself to these 

beeee-you-tiful coral roses. 

Smiling because I circled around them 

like 3 times 

and then decided 

it really was ok to go ahead 

and bring them home with me.

(I think they were calling out to me)

And ever since?

There have been oodles of smiles.

🏮 . 🕯 . 💚

Blessed be.

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Mother Mary Oracle - Everyday Ritual Share

Wanting to share my lovely new deck

and get to know my cards a little better, 

I posted this photo in a group I belong to.

With it being a day that ends in 8,

I was also practicing sharing 

from my abundance.

If you’d like to play along, 

take a moment to notice which of the cards draws you. 

The reveal photo is below. 

May She watch over and bless us all.

 

1. Our Lady Who Gives Peace

The affirmation that goes with her in the book is:

"The peace of the Mother fills my heart, 

as I let go into her endless genius and grace."

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2. Our Lady of Divine Presence

The affirmation that goes with her in the book is:

"Our Lady of Divine Presence, your light lives and dwells within me. 

You are in every cell of my being and my heart opens to you

 like a flower to the golden sun. 

May your presence touch every aspect of my life, 

and all with whom I come into contact, 

like a golden wave of love, 

bathing the entire world with your consciousness."

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3. Our Lady of the Sacred Son

The affirmation that goes with her in the book is:

"The powerful love generated 

by Mother Mary and the Christ, lives in me. 

It radiates from me in complete divine strength, 

power and protection, now and always. 

So be it."

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For me it was between card 1 and 2 and I eventually landed on 1.

It brought a big ol' warm smile when she greeted me as I turned her over. 

Yes. She was/is exactly right for me on this day. 

Blessed be.

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Christmas Happy Mail

Today I received a thoughtful Gift 

from a dear friend

that couldn’t be more perfect! 

 From the label, 

the giggles from the styrofoam pillows 

(clever recycling!), 

to the wrapping papers - 

both silver and powder blue!

And the actual, 

deeply thoughtful Gifts themselves!! 

I’m smitten by the idea of 

“the holy mess of my beautiful life” 

and embracing it 

(as best I can in each moment)

 is where I will be sure to find 

Auntie Joy waiting for me. 

And while I’ve had my eye on it, 

no, I didn’t have the book! 

What a wonderful, 

Joy-filled surprise 

on the chilly, damp January day!

So grateful for my precious friend.

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Savouring January - Day 3 - Comfort

Comfort on this chilly January night includes 

sipping hot tea from a cheery, cherished cup, 

snuggling up in a downy soft comforter, 

soothing sound of steady tick tocks, 

and the tender brush of angel wings.

Blessed be.

#SavouringJanuary2018

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Santa Brought Me an Air Fryer

Playing with my new toy.

 Grilled cheese sandwiches? 

 Yummy!

Up next: homemade French fries

They were good too!

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Yuletide Young 'uns

Mary and I have some 

welcomed company this morning. 

😉

She and I have been creating sweet little angels 

for my goddaughters and nieces. 

💕 . 💕

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Black & White Challenge ~ Day 7

No people. 

No explanation.

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Shutter Happy ~ Day 10 ~ Prized Possession

This sweet little angel was a delightful surprise 

from Darlin' Hubby a few Valentine's Days ago. 

 Seeing her on the card shop's shelf, 

he thought she might be a perfect accompaniment 

to his annual promise of roses. 

I have cherished her ever since 

and she has become my teacher. 

I love the way she just quietly stands in her place and shines. 

She doesn't overextend or underextend. 

She simply, peacefully offers what she has, 

trusting it is enough. 

#shutterhappy

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Shutter Happy ~ Day 6 ~ Fave Spot in my House

My favorite place in our home is this corner where my comfy, 40-year-old rocker 

recliner lives. Brown tweed clad and already broken in just right when Granddaddy 

gave it to me, it's now covered in this beautiful mariner blue. Smiling fondly as it 

provides my favorite view, too.

The wooden side table parked between where darlin' hubby and I sit often holds a 

lit candle, an angel or two, and a favorite mug. Tucked on the shelf underneath are 

many current favorite book companions, all within easy reach. 

My treasured Grace tiles are on the south wall of our living room. Below them is 

the charming wooden heart quilt rack that my brother made for me one Christmas. 

Nestled on its shelf is a choir of angels, twinkle lights, and a lantern. Hanging below 

is the beautiful farm-themed quilt made especially for me by my sister several years 

ago.

In the far corner, above the dinette set that my father-in-law sat at as a small child 

is one of my most treasured angels. From her place of honor (I can see her when 

working in my kitchen as well), she peacefully reminds and reassures me of my 

Moma's constant loving presence in my life. 

In front of me and a little to my right is my cherished Quartet of Grace gathered 

around and always looking over their red oil lamp "daughter," quietly reminding 

me to Abide.

Blessed be. 

#shutterhappy

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Shutter Happy ~ Day 4 ~ Favorite Color

Remember when it was Orange that seemed to be winking at me 

every time I turned around? 

 🏮   .   🍊

Well now it appears that light purple is gathering around me
in a playful game of Ring Around the Rosies. 

☂️   .   💜

This makes me so very happy as lavender 

was my beloved grandma's favorite. 

(Plus I am so much more drawn to this color, 

a combination of my first and second faves, blue and pink. 😉)

#shutterhappy

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Breathe September 2017 :: Day 15 - Gratitude

Delighted to share that today was a good last day at my job. Kind words and warm hugs 

were exchanged and I was sent home with 2 lovely bouquets of flowers, a card with 

handwritten farewells from my co-workers, and a gift card. 

Blessed be. 

Smiling softly because, 

while it took some time to get here, 

I am indeed feeling at Peace about it all. 

 

And it's not quite over yet, she adds with a warm grin. With one of the biggest tax deadlines 

being today and the office moving tomorrow (talk about *crazy* timing!!), my favorite 

partner pulled me aside and said he wanted to take me to lunch at a really nice place in the 

next week or so.

   

After that? 

I'm looking forward to some time to just be off 

and see what comes next.

#BreatheSeptember2017

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Breathe September 2017 :: Day 12 - Fun

Fun 

... is finding a wonderful surprise tucked in our mailbox yesterday! 

 Such a heartwarming bright spot on a dark and chilly day. 

(Still no power)

#BreatheSeptember2017

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August Break 2017 :: Day 21 - Monochrome

#augustbreak2017

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August's Self-Care Theme :: Be True

(Still so enjoying receiving my

monthly care packages)

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August Break 2017 :: Day 10 Lavender

Joyful wee companion quietly steadies, 

encouraging and cheering me on 

from her special sideline spot 

on the warm wooden heart table 

right here next to my chair. 

💜

#augustbreak2017

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August Break 2017 :: Day 7 - [Looking] Glass

#augustbreak2017

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August Break 2017 :: Day 1 - Morning

#augustbreak2017

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Sisterly Synchronicity

Yesterday's mail held the wonderful surprise 

of a new "fridge friend." 

I'm still smiling this morning, 

so touched by my sister's thoughtfulness 

and treasuring this sweet memento of their recent visit. 

🌻  .   💚  .   🌻

The timing was also a gift... 

the day after my vulnerable post about one sister, 

this wonderful surprise from another sister 

was tucked in our mailbox. 

Before taking a photo, 

I held it up next to my silk sunflowers 

as a secret reminder to myself 

to keep my face turned towards Grace, 

practice remembering that I am Enough, 

and to go where the love is. 

Yes.

🌻  .   💚  .   🌻

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A New Friend

I'm so delighted to introduce my new little friend, 

lovingly hand stitched by a dear friend,

and all the way from Australia! 

 Isn't she a cutie pie? 

💜

I do love her so!

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Southern Summer Treat

My favorite partner, who's Love Language is Gifts, 

left another treat for me on my desk this morning. 

🎁

When he stopped by later, 

he said they received 3 identical copies this month 

so he thought I might enjoy one of the extras! 

♥️

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