It’s been a rather hectic week filled with appointments; some planned, some not. My husband and both parents all needed medical care due to surgeries, complications and in my Dad’s case, a nasty fall.
One of these situations alone can be stressful, but three?? The old adage “when it rains, it pours” fits the bill!
When stress starts to overwhelm me and I’m feeling off kilter, out of control and anxious it’s time to refocus my mind, body and emotions.
I search out objects of peace and beauty, quiet places to pray and breathe and think of my many blessings to be thankful for in the midst of noise.
This late blooming rose, softly summer perfumed waited for me to find.
Diamond sparkled frost on the deck glittering in the morning light
Lulu curled up on her chair beside the fireplace while I enjoy my coffee
These bring me comfort and peace and I remember my favourite scripture verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will guide you” Proverbs 3:5-6
My old cat Sasha is thin and her lush velvet fur is not what is used to be. I placed this patch of shag rug in a sunny spot.
Sasha curled up and let out a slow contented breath.
Like the sigh of a sun warmed sleepy cat, sometimes we just need to trust and rest.
