I found this new thingy (don't you love my description) at such simple pleasures who I think found my blog through Mama Geek .
All you do is, take an archived post, one that was shown no love...back when you were just writing for yourselves and had the random family member reading. And...repost it. It will get the love and appreciation that it was so entitled to!!!
Like I mentioned yesterday, I have blogged for one year now! I started this in 2005, but didn't post to it until Husband left for his deployment.
So here is one of my first posts from January 2007:
Just a few thoughts for today: A while back I received a book by Sarah Ban Breathnach: Simple Abundance
Basically she says......"The six threads of abundant living, which when woven together produce a tapestry of contentment that wrap us in inner peace, well being, happiness & a sense of security. The first of these is gratitude. When we do a mental & spiritual inventory of all that we have, we realise that we are very rich indeed. Gratitude gives way to simplicity- the desire to pare down, clear out & realise the essentials of what we need to live truly well. Simplicity brings with it order, both internally & externally. A sense of order in our life brings us harmony. Harmony provides us withwith the inner peace we need to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us every day, & beauty opens us up to joy. "
Even though I usually stick to the lite little fluffy stuff on this blog, this really reached out and touched me today. I don't know if it is because I am feeling super emotional or what. But I have so much to be grateful for....first and foremost, my family, husband, and the many friends I have made no matter where the Army has sent us. I love being as organized as I am...with it brings a simplicity in running my life day to day. Just today I had the opportunity to organize a craft closet at Bubba's. (Remember I have to do 20 volunteer service hours there!!)
Anyway, this closet looked like Hobby Lobby exploded in it. With about $100 and a couple dozen Rubbermaid tubs, I could have that place looking spiffy...But I didn't, I had a few mismatched containers and some stackable containers. I made do, and they all loved when I got done.
At home, that simplicity has helped me only surround myself with the things I absolutely love. You can't organize clutter. Trust me, at this point in my life I need the simplest of lives! I need that harmony to be able to get through the days when I about to lose it. I know so many other military wives have done this many times before, but this is our first deployment. I want to have that joy in my life and not allow the daily stress impact that. I do want to live a simple, peaceful, and abundant life. Okay, back to the fluff for later....t.-
Just because I think every post needs a pic.....some light to shed on your reading today/tonight.
Lights from the The Renaissance Hotel in Nashville ....the place we stayed en route to Husband's family for a late Chirstmas
Posts
9 comments:
This is my first time to your blog, so let me say first and foremost, thank you, your family, and your husband for your service. We are forever in your debt.
Beautiful post. I can see why you chose to repost it. Very well said.
T:
Love sat.'s post...my man leaves soon for 3rd time...i can't believe you were in nashville..we only live 30 minutes away...K
Old posts do tend to get lost. I have over 400 posts and sometimes I forget what I have said before.
That is a very cool picture even if the lighting design is pretty uninspiring.
I sometimes re-post old posts, too. If they only got 2-3 comments in the early days of the blog - many more people will see them now.
Michele sent me (and I just posted another one on funny names).
new to scrolling saturday. loved reading your post and i am looking forward to more more more!!
It's been a lot of years since my hubby was in the Corps, but I do know your pain. And your strength.
Very good reminder to take time to pray for our service people today and everyday.
What a good idea, and what a great post you picked. It tells us so much about you.
I think the idea of living simply and with simplicity is so important...and it does help us prioritize what's important.
Thanks for sharing.
I too also love how organized you are! I suggest you post a "How to Get Organized and pointers".
It would be so appreciated! And, maybe help me get through this deployment!
what a great idea! I think I'll run my 100 things again. Prepare to be shocked!
Post a Comment