Slowly
Surely
As the days melt away
And life whirls by in the wind
I learn
I grow
And I begin.
To be
To breathe
To believe
In you
In me
In peace and joy
And all that we cannot see.
Slowly
Surely
As the days melt away
And life whirls by in the wind
I let go
For now I know
A light
That will never end.
xo,
Kim
A view from Daisy Cottage's front porch
Early Friday morning, our Dan passed away.
One of the many things that I admired about Dan was his appreciation of beauty. He will be missed, but never forgotten. Although he was not able to read your comments and emails, I told him all about your notes and prayers and he nodded his head and squeezed my hand. Thank you for giving him that.
Today we lay him to rest. Tomorrow we begin again and carry him in our hearts - forever.
Back soon.
Love,
Me
I'm not putting the punch bowl away, even though the holidays have come and gone.
And I'm not going to fill it with pretty green apples, like I did here.
I think I am going to leave it on the red buffet, ready at a minutes notice to be filled with frothy delicious punch, and as a reminder of the recent joyful celebrations that we had at Daisy Cottage.
And to help us remember, that EVERY day is, indeed, worth celebrating.
Every single day.
*edited so that I may share my favorite punch recipe*
Sister Jill's Pineapple Champagne Punch
1 can of pineapple juice
1 liter gingerale
1 container of pineapple sherbert
1 small bottle of champagne (optional)
Mix together in a punch bowl right before serving and most importantly - ENJOY!
;-)
Off to vote.. and thinking of our 19-year old daughter as she casts her first vote ever in an election. What a privilege - and what a blessing to have the freedom to do so.
We got back last night from spending a WONDERFUL weekend with our daughter, Shannon. It was "Parents' Weekend" at her college and we had such a great time with her and her roommates - they are all too cute for words - and we saw a fabulous football game.... especially because we won! ;-)
Shannon and I got in some thrifting time, of course, and I found a vintage red pocketbook in one of our favorite shops that I just love!! I know, I know, it's not for everyone - but it is for me! ;-)
Perfect to go with my red boots, right? ;-)
I hope you have a wonderful Monday! Oh, and try carrying a really RED pocketbook - the older, the better! I promise it will add a little fun to your day!
xo,
Kim
