God Winks Give Hope to the World

There are days when we feel like giving up.

You have had those kinds of days, right?

So many things have gone wrong. 

 A medical diagnosis of ourselves or someone we love,  has sent what feels like sharp machetes through our hearts.

Wars and destruction, children suffering, and on and on. Sometimes it is just too much to digest, let alone live with.

One thing we can do amid the chaos of the world is to actively seek the presence of God winks.

Those are little happy things that happen right in the middle of the storms of life.

A special phone call, a visit from someone we love, the appearance in our lives of something we have been yearning for, feeling better after a devastating flu, buying a special treat after a major hit, and on and on.

You get the idea.  We look for the good things happening amid the wretchedness.

Yesterday, my daughter found two dining room chairs that I have been yearning for, in order to replace two folding chairs. 

Not only did she find them online, she drove to the place where they were being sold, and then delivered them to my apartment.

There they were at the table when I came home and opened the door.

Now that is an example of something wonderful happening and an unexpected God wink.

Her kindness in buying those chairs for me just about overwhelmed me. It's been a couple weeks of car repairs, sickness of family members, and hits of all kinds from every direction.

Looking at the chairs makes me realize that God truly is close to the broken-hearted.

May this day, you be blessed to the hilt and get many God winks to cheer up your life.

CAN YOU SHARE ONE GOD WINK YOU HAVE RECEIVED LATELY?

Colorful "Gallery" of Paintings and Cards

 

For more years than I care to think about, there has been a file titled "Art" in my stash of files. 

This past week, without a car for a couple of days, a long lost project was completed.

The old, colorful cards and rudimentary paintings that had been saved for so long got put to good use.

Some of them were mounted on colored backgrounds (made from former file folders).

Strings were taped on the backs of each to make holders.

While it will never make the Louvre, the final gallery is definitely colorful and fun!  

The two art works below were done by my two granddaughters!

The gallery is actually on a wall in the bathroom and didn't cost a dime!

A "Colorful" Gift

This is the time of year when we receive all kinds of invitations and announcements to graduations, First Holy Communion ceremonies,  birthday parties, Mother's Day celebrations, and so on.

It can get expensive.

One gift that is guaranteed to be colorful and unique is a glass cross.

Placed in a window, when the sun shines through it, it fills a room with dozens upon dozens of rainbows.

The crosses are not terribly expensive. Many I've purchased were $12.99.

Even people who are not particularly religious have commented how much they enjoy this decorative gift.

In the past, these have been found in Marshall's and T.J. Maxx.

The crosses come in different sizes.

I've had one in my own living space for years and still love it!

( I am not promoting any stores. Just telling you where I've purchased the crosses being discussed in this post.)

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO GIVE AS GIFTS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS?

Needle Point Pillow Brings a Breath of Spring

Things made with needlepoint are true works of art.

Needlepoint, a form of embroidery, has got to take a great deal of patience, time, and talent.

It was with great joy that I found a needlepoint pillowcase that had been put away.

It's got a light green background and is filled with pink and cranberry colored flowers as well as a touch of lavender.

It has a velvet zippered back so a pillow can be carefully placed inside.

I love this pillowcase!

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO WASH A NEEDLEPOINT PILLOW CASE?

Daffodils Always Spreading Their Gold on April Hills

 Daffodils are delightful spring flowers.

Their bright yellow color lifts the spirit and gives hope to our weary world.

For fun, I like to refer to them as "daffodillies."

Even a small bouquet of them in a vase on the table guarantees joy upon every glance.

There's a song that many teachers have taught to students in the spring. 

Part of the lyrics are:

      "Daffodils, daffodils, spreading your gold on the April hills.

        Joy you bring, in the spring,

        Sweet smelling daffodils"

DO YOU LIKE DAFFODILS?