Hello everyone. Gosh, it is Tuesday after Easter. It is already April 7th, 2026! Time is flying to me.
I am always inspired by my blog friend, Wendi, at My Heart is Always Home blog.
Wendi and I have been connected for years!!! One thing I love about her posts is that she will share moments of joy in the ordinary. I always love those posts. It reminds me to be more mindful as I go about my days too.
So, here are a few things this past week that have brought me joy and a smile.
My tulips have really been blooming beautifully.
After I left the church from decorating all Saturday for Easter, I headed to the grocery store that night to grab some flowers for our table for our lunch. As I grabbed the cart or as we call it in Mississippi a "buggy" and someone had placed this sticker on the handle. It was a beautiful reminder and so neat being Easter weekend to come across. It made me smile.
April Storms! Yes, I know that may sound strange, but we have some wildfires in our state, and it is much needed. Still need more!
These beautiful roses that I spotted out and about one day! I don't know.... but flowers ALWAYS bring me joy!
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Speaking of flowers, I purchased some packets of seeds to plant for some cut flowers (on my spring bucket list) and to add some pops of color in our yard. Seeing the rows of seed packets brought me great joy! I love looking through all of the variety and browsing them all.
*A saying I found of Pinterest that really spoke to me. *
I want to let you all know that I have been having a little hard time blogging lately. My post may seem more random and not necessarily themed as I prefer. To be honest, I am trying to feel better. I shared a post earlier last week about being GENTLER on myself. Check that here to explain my health issues if you aren't aware. In the past when I get to this spot with blogging I will usually give up. Take a long or VERY long break. BUT I have really enjoyed blogging, and I feel I have built me a little community of people I look forward to visiting daily and also reading your comments when you visit. Without getting too deep and personal, I need this right now in my life.... A little community that brings me joy. I appreciate you all. So, I am trying to stay dedicated to blogging even if it is a weird season for me right now. Hopefully, you will hang in there with me. :) I mentioned a while back that my anxiety can be very high this time of year for me. I am working hard to pace myself better for this month. :)
With Love,
Chrissy T
17 comments:
What wonderful moments of joy! Your tulips are so pretty and I love the April showers. Any other time of the year I complain but it's acceptable in April. hehehe
Sending love and hugs. Sorry you have been having a hard time with blogging lately. Be gentle on yourself. I am glad you are enjoying blogging and it is bringing you joy. I really enjoy reading your blog and can't help but smile when I do.
It's such a good thing to find joy in the little things in life, and I really appreciated this! I love the sticker on the grocery cart!
Flowers do make me smile! I too have some health issues that prevent me from doing all that I'd like, and at times, it can get frustrating. I started my own blog as a way to find joy in the everyday and it's helped...but as you said, it's really all about the community. That's been my greatest blogging joy, to know it's there when I need it and waiting if I choose to step back a bit. Sending you sunshine and camaraderie my blogging friend!
Finding joy in the every day simple things to me is what it is all about!!
All the little things end up being the big thing. :)
You, sweet friend, are in my prayers. xx
Oh Chrissy, I do love Cottage Whimsy quotes and pictures. They are so charming and really speak to me. That is interesting that you call the grocery cart a "buggy" in Mississippi. The roses are beautiful, and what a striking color. Those flower packets bring me joy as well. I even like them just to look at, even if they are not planted. That "running faster" quote is very special. Thanks for sharing that. This was such a delightful post today, Chrissy.
Good morning Chrissie - yes flowers always bring me Joy too. Your seeds will be beautiful.
When I first started blogging many years ago now, an older friend who blogged said to me "remember Julie - its just "when you can" ... & her words often echo in my mind as I sometimes have to take a bit of a break from blogging & it doesn't matter. Your community will always be there waiting. So remember Chrissie ... "when you can". Wishing you a lovely day. Its raining here today but the garden is lapping it up. xx ♥️
Awe... thanks for the shout out!
I'm sorry you are stuggling. Blogging should bring joy and not pressure. I'm sure you know we'll be here whenever you are. Sending you hugs and love!
P.S. Snap lots of pictures when those flowers bloom!
Thank you Kim. I sure appreciate your encouragement. :)
I loved it too!
Thank you so much Kim!!!! I appreciate you
They sure do!!
Thank you!
Thank you so much for visiting and your sweet encouragement.
Oh, I needed to hear that, Julie. Thank you so much!!!!
I love that last picture of the lady at her table, with a cup of "coffee'' (tea for me, please). That's me... And I understand about anxiety, etc. And yes, be kind to yourself...allow yourself some extra grace and peace. I get very anxious around any of the holidays because I just don't feel like I can keep up with all the expectations. But those are human expectations, not God's. He reminds me of the story of Martha and Mary, and I'm usually Martha in this story, but I'd love to be Mary, and yet I have this sense of 'responsibility' to make everything right. Jesus reminds us to be more like Mary and sit at His feet for a while and drink in His Word and Peace and joy. Sometimes we just need to give ourselves permission to be a "Mary" for a while. Let someone else be Martha...and then maybe we'll be better prepared to go back to being Martha when needed, but with a calmer spirit. (((HUGS))) to you dear friend. God is with you always...
Love that last one!
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