By Small and Simple Things

I'm a believer that the small things in life add up to the greatest things in life. There are lots of great moments, but the simple things seem to mean the most in the end. I've been keeping track of a lot of them, and on this day before Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday) it seems appropriate to list them.

The beautiful friend standing on my front porch in her socks to hand me a "Box of Sunshine"" to make my day great.

The way my (almost) 16 year old hugs me and tells me she loves me when she gets out of the car right smack in front of the high school.

Having my married 20 year old call me and thank me for teaching her how to do simple housekeeping chores, and thank me for teaching, raising and loving her. Full circle.

Being called beautiful when I'm really not feeling that way.

Snuggling up to my husband of 22 years and still feeling that giddy, happy feeling that he is mine!

Getting a car and a vacuum in the same week and feeling spoiled by my sweet husband.

Being told by a seven year old that on Thanksgiving Day when his family tells what they are grateful for, he is going to say he's grateful for me! (yes, I teared right up at that!)

Realizing the great posterity I come from, and being grateful for being taught well by example and not just word.

Being able to say I love you to people, and not be scared to say it.

Having the lights on my tree and being able to say it was worth the time to do it!!!

A week, a day, or even an hour when I can breathe! Something that a lot of people take for granted but I am so, so thankful for when I can.

Good sales. And I mean GOOD sales. Not the 15% off sales, but the real ones 40% off or more. 75% off and higher are the best ones.

A family of neighbors and friends and community.

LOVE as a whole. For everyone, from everyone.