Rainy Days and Mondays Pure Joy

 

Rainy days and Mondays don’t get me down. Instead I am snuggled up on the couch with a piping hot cup of coffee and watching the fire under my softest blanket. What a way to begin the week. Bible study and then sharing my heart with each of you, my faithful few. Ephesians seems to be an October theme. In church Lanessa shared Ephesians 4, in my Bible studies they both quoted Ephesians. The emphasis on Loving God and loving others produces forgiveness that benefits us even more than those we forgive. The most powerful take away I had was that we are human and do not forget wrongs however we have an opportunity to forgive each time the hurt comes to our mind. Forgiveness is not a one and done deal. I never thought of it that way. Instead I beat myself up believing that I had not truly forgiven. What a gift new eyes on a difficult life choice is for me and I hope for you. 

The other gift I have on this rainy Monday morning is that Mitzi, my adventure cat, is choosing to snuggle up with me and allow me to pet her. I have so missed my Kylie since she passed and no longer sits beside me in my quiet mornings. Loosing our seventeen year old pooch was so hard and mornings I miss her companionship the most. So here is to fall weather that has slowed Mitzi down enough to be a comfort to me this morning. 

I also love waking up in the dark. Getting to see the sky come to life as the sky wakes up on our colorful leaves outside. This morning there are three big bucks eating our fallen apples in the backyard. I love seeing these majestic creatures right outside my window. 

And then there is you and my writing that I am so humbled by and thankful for. Being home in my own little spot I am writing once more. My healthiest self is when I write. For that I am blessed. I so appreciate those of you who encourage me to type out my heart when I have been silent for too long. Thank you for encouraging me and helping my mental health. It matters. Terra, please reach out with your address. I lost it somehow and have a book to send you. Your comments boost my life and encourage me to take the time to lift others as you lift me. 

So good morning to all of you. I am truly blessed.