Well it’s November 1st. Finally October is behind me, something I am grateful for each and every year. While this one was a little bumpy, more than a little stressful, and overall pretty exhausting I can truly say with a thankful heart that nothing of any major consequence occurred. I look forward to this particular month getting a little easier with passing time.
Yesterday was rather peaceful. I managed to get a bit more sleep than I usually do, woke up and began my once-a-week cooking. As always I am grateful for the ability to afford the food to feed my family and the energy & stamina to spend 4 hours on my feet preparing enough food to last the next 7 days. But, this week I am particularly thankful to be able to afford to spend a little extra at the supermarket so that I could send 3 full meals over to “C”’s house. “C” is the pseudo-step-mom of one of Miss Artistic’s best friends “S” and she recently fell off a horse and suffered a compound fracture on her dominant arm.
Once the cooking was done I tossed on a Rennie dress and the new corset I bought when we were in Maryland a couple of weeks ago. While I was grateful for the gleam it put in Gamer Dude’s eyes, I was disappointed that the few trick-or-treaters came before I was so bedecked. But my own children were out for a couple of hours (along with a few of Miss Artistic’s friends). As I generally do, I fed the hungry crew pizza upon their return and listened to their happiness and excitement echoing off the walls of the house.
While I never got the time or privacy to do any type of formal rite, I consider my house blessed by their laughter. However, I am grateful to have found a couple of minutes outside (in my Rennie gear) listening to the wind rushing through the leaves and whispering my hopes and dreams to my ancestors.
I am also grateful to have received, right in time for the new beginning this time of year always represents for me (maybe even more so than January 1), my new datebook. I had seen the Busy Body Book featured over at Mrs. B’s blog, Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom. I immediately fell in love with it, as it has columns which will enable me to keep myself very organized by separating my to-dos into categories (i.e. the kids, Dr visits, bills, work, and the blog). I was particularly grateful that when I ordered mine for 2010 I was able to get, for free, a 2009 edition. This will enable me to fine-tune my category choices so that I can start up 2010 with a handle on my plans for doing much more with this little spot in cyberspace.
May the coming days be filled with blessings large and small for each of you. May they be filled with pleasant surprises and moments of sheer joy. May each day bring you closer to your deepest desires and fondest dreams.
Blessed be!
Mama Kelly
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By Anne on Nov 1, 2009 |
Brightest blessings and a belated Blessed Samhain to you and yours! I too wonder where all the trick-or-treaters went, as we had decorated, and filled bowls with candy to no avail– although the 3 wee ones who DID come were thrilled with handfuls of chocolate things they took home.
By vitamine h on Nov 3, 2009 |
Hello
This is really a good post and its interesting to read about you.My Halloween was good and I enjoyed a lot as I arranged a party at home.Thank you very much for sharing this with us.