Awe....this is the perfect day for me to post some pictures of my simple joys from this week.  No particular order...  I have had a "Rich" week. 

What in the world......↓↓↓

  

  My heart was heavy this past week when I overheard a conversation while I was standing in line to check out at the grocery store.  A young man, who was sacking groceries, asked the lady in front of me if she had a lot of family coming for Thanksgiving.  Her reply was "I sure hope the (Blank) not."

This sadden me for her and for her family. 

She is missing out on the Richness of life. 

                            😢😢😢

Trips, luxury cars, and having a bank account with an endless number of ZERO's on the end...  this is how the world relates to one being RICH. While the worlds sees life this way, it is far from the truth.  

I DO NOT have a fat bank account, but I feel  very rich!  WHAT?  How can this be?

 I know how it feels to sit out in cold weather while making S'mores over an outdoor fire pit.  I know the feeling of the fire warming my body, as well as the smell of melting chocolate.  I also know the joy of singing in a Christmas cantata with the church choir, and seeing how the beautiful voices, singing in harmony, was a Blessing to others.   

Even though I can not swim, I have enjoyed the beauty of nature, while floating down a long river.  Money can not buy the peace that comes from hearing the sound of water flowing over the river rocks and feeling the cool water as it flows across your feet.  

One of the greatest experiences of my life was holding my mom's hand when God called her home.  In that moment, while holding her hand, I felt a richness of peace in knowing she was totally healed and free of pain.

This past week, I have had the awesome privilege of having my great grandkids running around my house...  They spent time decorating a Grinch Tree.....  Is the way they decorated it how I would have decorated it?  NO...but I wouldn't change a thing on it because they created what looked beautiful to them.  I also sat back and watched as they completely filled my living room with Orange tape!  Orange tape was wrapped all around every piece of furniture and door in the big room.  

The kids climbed the trees in the yard and they built themselves a comfortable bed on the big Round swing.  

Another rich blessing was watching Mylee play Basketball... I climbed the bleachers, climbed back down to go to the restroom and climbed right back up to my seat.   But oh, what a Blessing it was for me to see the happiness on her face as she scored 10 points.  

                                            My delicious meal when I had lunch with friends.

                                          

True wealth often lies in the treasures we carry within.  I believe that It is in these small experiences that our hearts are filled with joy and meaning. I love the small priceless moments that contribute to a rich life of love.  

Just my thoughts here today.....

Happy Friday!

Shug.....