Monday, October 10, 2011

Bloom where you are planted..


Wednesday two new friends came into my heart
Kate and Mark follow this here crazy blog and traveled all the way from Michigan for us to meet and to see my little town!
Something Mark said propelled me right outta that funkyfunk I was in.
He asked if I really appreciated where I live?

My Milli girl being free to go wherever she wants has been messing with my head for the past few months..
Thinking maybe that's what I want too.
Something more. Better.
Mark's words hit hard.
It's all right here.
Kissed by The Universe with good friends and four solid seasons of beauty and charm.
A place I'm not forced to live. Chosen all by myself the second I first came through.

Kate
..love her!


...
One Thousand Gifts
...Dare to live fully right where you are
by: Ann Voskamp

A love poem of life..
Thanksgiving in a constant state. Gracefilled.
Stopping to look. See.
Touch. Smell. Taste.
A grateFULL heart.

My own thousand grace notes of love began Thursday
dirt road to my father's camp. where I begin to feel safe.




my heart rests here




 patchwork quilt of comfort




 fields of orange orbs make me so happy




Tim
for his vision when just a boy.



 always more than enough




glistening naturejewels






once a year. mindfulness.






besomcorn




smiley faces



cometruefairytales




full moon luminas



country comfort
...that's Tim!



Friday morning walk
 yellow. orange. red. gold.
..so happy pastels were not chosen for Fall




pathways



trust



prayer bench




peace.
to calm myself as a little girl I would look for four leaf clovers



 hidden treasure






whimsyandfun







togetherness




night time melodies
...wine inside



Early Saturday morning ride with a friend

food art




 nature's paint box




 madebyhands




tummy ticklers






evidence of God







community



 family visits. Light.



edible magic




Godmade



cute little things that like Halloween as much as I do



Sunday Morning
 my park.
calms me when my insides shake.



solace





secret spot




meditation



open arms



 passion




life









consciousness




letting go




always find love along my way










Yes Mark,
I do pinch myself.
Thank you so for pinching meee!






9 comments:

  1. Whew!!! Absolutely 'dislike' when you feel the 'funk'...happy now that you are...:-)
    Enjoy!!!
    **Tami

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  2. It is so true-- you live in a most beautiful part of the world. My sister & I are in Vermont for a few days & it looks much the same. I'll go home renewed & ready to face winter.

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  3. Sending love! xoxox Although I wish you were right next door, where you live is so much a part of you I can't even believe you ever grew up in LI!

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  4. Such a warm and loving post, Cindy! I thoroughly enjoyed your moments, each special in its own way. Loving my little world as well, hope to come see yours again soon <3
    ~Kris

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  5. "Bloom where you are planted" has been my mantra since Ted was diagnosed with cancer four months after we were engaged. True happiness lies in being able to make the most out of any situation. I learned that from my mother who lived through childhood poverty,the depression,losing a son and a spouse;and despite all of this, she never said she was unhappy - just thankful for what she had and always willing to share that with others. The things that make me happiest are the things I do for others - thankfully, I married a man who feels the same way - we have had our share of ups and downs over the past thirty years - but as he says "In the grand scheme of things, it could be worse!"

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  6. Just a beautiful post.Left me refreshed and happy too.Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  7. Lovely, this post sounds much more like the "real" you! There is always hope, a new path to take, and joy in the journey, but you have to go eyes open to experience the exuberance! If your eyes are closed, you miss the paths of possibility!

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  8. Best post ever. Love you, Cindy!
    Gwen

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  9. Enjoy your blog and all your beautiful pictures!

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