WHEN THE HEART IS GRATEFUL

hen the dog bites,

When the bee stings,

When I'm feeling sad,

I simply remember my favorite things.

And then I don't feel so bad.

~Chorus of My Favorite Things

                                                                                               From The Sound of Music

I really love the lyrics of this song.

It so reminds me of the things that bothers us in our everyday life.

What with the stings of sour or hurtful words, like criticism.

Then there are times that sadness sits in.  Loneliness comes to live with us, dwell in our hearts and in our minds, we waltz with it for a while.

But never for long.


A song of praise drives sadness away, bags and all.  And the thought of the blessings, even on simple and ordinary things that brings on that smile, is enough to send that feeling as far away as the tip of the world.

So join me as I count some blessings or favorite things wrapped in paper packages tied up with strings.

DONE WITH DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK

1.  When my COF led by Veronica Anderson, created a COF exclusive FB account for us to share within our circle.  Plus the prayers and wishes for all of us and from each one to all.

2.  Another one from V:  A video of her walking on rocks, she calls beautiful, to let us see her view of the gorgeous sunset.  Her voice misting my eyes as I listen , the shadow of her hand waving as she calls each one of us by name, in our circle.  Then she says, "I offer to you, this gorgeous sunset."  At this point she cups her hand as if cradling the orange circle of the sun.  And there, as if standing at the shore with her, we witness the glorious sunset, with the gurgling of the tide lapping the shore as background.  Beautiful.

3.  Reading about the beautiful comments to post, which to me, is an encouragement, making me all the more  hopeful.  As well as reading lovely words in other blogs.

4.  Going to the beach with the clan on my husband's side, seeing all those who live as far as California, New Zealand, and in different places here in our country   A time to remember and cherish.

5.  Celebrating the 80th birthday of a dear Aunt (My Mother-in-laws older sister), Auntie Selena.  It was grand and full of fun and tears.

6.  The southeast monsoon breeze over the excruciating heat of the Orient.

7.  A simple birthday over noodles with co-workers and my grands at home.  A cake from my pastor son and his family.  A little glittery hair clip and birthday cards, some written by my grands with verses on them.  It was my 57th.  Sigh.

8.  21st birthday of Nico.  He seems so grown-up already, trying to look for work while studying.

9.  A day spent with grand-Denise, on her project about recyclables.  We are making a wall organizer out of old denims.  We are putting buttons, glitters and flowers on it.

10.  Hugs from the smaller guys, Basty and David Nigel, who never forgets to bow their foreheads in front of me, for my kiss and sniff.

11.  A long-been-wished-for project started.  A hanging window vegetable garden in soda bottles and ice cream boxes.  What a therapy it is and how fulfilling.  The dripping system is so crude yet working.


12.  A new taro corm has sprouted a single leaf on a dish, 2 inches tall now.

I can go on all day.........., and then I don't feel so bad.

Thank you God for giving us a heart and eyes to see beauty in the ordinary and in the simple things.   We can call that contentment, and trust in You.  And the precious knowledge that you are with us all the time, and nothing and no one can detach us from You, Lord.  Thank you, for all the things we can be happy about.

 Psalm 103:1-2

Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.

Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-

                                                                  Exodus 33:14

         The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."


.... and here's the lyrics:

My Favorite Things Lyrics  

[ from The Sound of Music Soundtrack ]

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple streudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things

When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad

[Repeat all verses]

As for the window bottle garden, I hope to grow vegetables like these pictures.  As soon as mine grow leaves, I will share them with you.  Blessings!

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