Succulents, Smiles, and a Hodgepodge

Succulents, Smiles and a Hodgepodge

My newest plant purchase!!  A beautiful pot of succulents. 

I'm joining the Wednesday hodgepodge today....

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Joyce asks the questions and we answer them...

 1.  How would I define “the good life”?  ........ ❣️❣️

    To me, the good life is not about having the most money or the fanciest things. It’s waking up with peace in your heart, loving the people around you, enjoying simple moments, and finding beauty in everyday life.  A good cup of coffee, fresh flowers, laughter, good health, faith, creativity, and meaningful connections all make life feel rich in the most important ways.  ☕️✝️💐

 2.  What’s the most used app on your phone (and are you proud of that)?  ......  G+📫

    Gmail. Honestly, yes. It keeps me connected with family, blogging opportunities, conversations, and the little pieces of daily life that. It may not sound exciting, but staying connected means a lot.

 3.  Every rose has it's thorn, everything's coming up roses, looking through rose-colored glasses, it's no be of roses or stop and smell the roses.  Which rose Idiom best relates to something in your life currently.  Explain.  

   

“Stop and smell the roses.”    ✋🏻+👃🏻+🌹

    Life moves quickly, and I think we can easily miss the beauty sitting right in front of us. Lately I’ve been trying to slow down and truly appreciate the little things — flowers blooming, quiet mornings, kind words, creative moments, and simply being present. Those small things often become the biggest blessings. 

4.  How do you feel about floral flavorings in food or drink?

   

 I  do not like floral scents or flavors in my food or drinks.  Lavender coffee, rose tea, or floral desserts just aren’t for me. I’d much rather enjoy flowers in a vase or growing in the garden than floating around in my lemonade.   🌸 ❌ 🧋

5. Over the course of your life, what have you probably spent more time pondering than anything else?

  

  Probably the meaning of connection and purpose. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about people, relationships, memories, creativity, faith, and how we leave kindness behind in this world. I think many of us quietly wonder if we are making a difference in the lives of others around us.  ☺️

6.  Insert your own random thought here.

    Why is it that rearranging a room, buying a new rug, or placing fresh flowers somewhere can completely change your mood? Homes truly carry energy, and little touches of beauty can make ordinary days feel special.   💐🌸💐

Blog Fog and Blog Hops..

 Y'all....isn't she Beautiful?  This lovely Yellow rose. 

A wonderful friend brought me...Not only one...but a full dozen of these beauties!  Oh Wow...how this made my day.

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to get comfortable in our little circle of blogging friends? I absolutely adore my group and cherish each and every one of you. Your comments, encouragement, stories, and kindness have become such a beautiful part of my days. I was thinking the other day… there must be thousands of wonderful bloggers out there that I’ve never even crossed paths with before.

Do you all have a list of favorite bloggers you love reading? The kind you look forward to checking in on with your morning coffee? The ones whose writing style feels like a conversation with an old friend? I would honestly love to know who inspires you. Between life, responsibilities, and trying to keep up with my own blog, I rarely take the time to wander around and discover new spaces online. I hardly ever make it to "blog hops" or "weekly link parties"... even though I know there are so many creative voices out there waiting to be discovered.

And can we talk about blogging fog for a minute?

Please tell me I’m not alone in this. I feel like I may be standing right in the middle of it lately. You know the feeling… sitting down to write and wondering if you’ve already talked about the same subjects a hundred different ways. Wondering if readers are tired of hearing about your flowers, decorating projects, coffee thoughts, memories, or everyday life moments. I never want to bore any of you, and yet blogging comes from our real lives… and real life naturally circles back around to the things we love most.

The truth is, blogging isn’t always about creating something brand new and groundbreaking every single day. Sometimes it’s simply about connection. Familiarity. Comfort. A place where people gather because they enjoy your heart more than the topic itself.

Maybe blogging fog is just a gentle reminder that we need inspiration again. Maybe we need to explore new blogs, try a different writing style, take more photos, journal fresh ideas, or simply allow ourselves grace during quieter creative seasons.

One thing I do know is this — I’m thankful for all of you who continue showing up here. Even on the days I feel repetitive, uninspired, or unsure of what to write, your presence reminds me why I started blogging in the first place.

Now tell me… Do you have a list of bloggers who inspire you?  My list is on my side bar!!  And... have you ever experienced blogging fog too?

Happy Monday and to a day that is full of laundry, cleaning house, and all kinds of normal chores..

Shug.....💟

Hey Everyone..

Hey Everyone❣️ 

Whew....I have missed all of you this past week... more than you will ever know. 

As I have said many times, life has a way of sweeping us into unexpected adventures.....the kind that keep our bodies still, our hearts learning, and our minds wandering through places we never planned to go.  

Now I'm back with lots of catching up to do, some stories to tell, a little coffee drinking on my schedule, and I am excited to be engaged in the beautiful moments of sharing again. 

Adventures are not always grand and I will admit that my past week was certainly not what I would call grand....But wait, I must tell you that what I thought was not going to a grand adventure turned out to be just that. 

As you all know, I had the heart Cath done on Thursday in Dallas.  I was not expecting any issues to show  during the catheterization....I was wrong!!  While I was lying on that very skinny, hard table...my thoughts were everywhere.  I kept saying to myself "You have this...you have many people praying for you."  Yet...I could feel the very ends of my nerves vibrating.  Soon though...I was in la, la, land.  

I had No idea that a stent that was placed inside my artery just 5 years ago was collapsing.  It was 80 percent collapsed.  YIKES!!  This is where the grand part of my week sneaks in.  

The doctor removed the stent...used a medicated balloon to open the artery (and another type of medication inserted as well) ..and was able to fix this problem. The very thing that was needed to fix my artery was not available at our local hospital which is the reason my doctor sent me to Dallas in the first place.  **I had NO test done prior to my doctor ordering this procedure.   How many people go and have a heart catheterization done without previous test showing the possibility of a issue?  

The journey this past week reminded me that life is made up of tiny wild moments.  I can't help but stand in awe of how God works behind the scenes long before we understand why. What could have been overlooked was discovered right on time.

I love how Grace shows up quietly, favor appears unexpectedly and faith becomes very real when you realize you've been carried through something bigger than yourself. 

I am so excited to catch up with each of you.  

Shug...💜

Update on procedure

Just a quick update on my procedure. I'll be coming home sometime today.  

Very thankful that my regular cardiologist sent me to Dallas to Baylor Heart hospital.  The stint that I had put in about 5 years ago was collapsing and during this procedure the doctor removed the old stent and used a balloon to clear the artery.  Even though I was sedated, I was very uncomfortable with pain.  They gave me more sedation at that time.  

Since they did go through my groin, I am very sore.  

Thank you all for your prayers!  

Love,

Shug