So many things to be grateful for this month:
-The first trip to the new dentist was unfortunately unsuccessful, so I resorted to some anxiety drugs which got me through the return visit. I really hate to rely on drugs and feel I should be past needing them, but the tooth is fixed and I have decided to be gentle with myself on the decision.
-My garden harvest. There’s always at least one failure - this year - lettuce. But green beans, tomatoes, raspberries, cukes and zucchini are all doing well.
-I took two of my grandchildren to a butterfly conservatory. There was no better feeling than seeing the wonder in a 2-year old’s face when a butterfly landed on her arm for a few minutes. Sheer joy.
-A successful family vacation to the beach. My sons-in-law understood the assignment and gave my daughters plenty of ‘sister’ time and we ate amazing seafood and homemade ice cream daily. It’s always good to get salty air back in my lungs and watching my 2 grandsons (not quite 4 years old) playing with boogie boards in the surf made this aging surfer girl get a little teary.
-Really enjoying my new little bistro table, nestled into our fountain garden. This is now where I have my morning coffee and have tea parties with my granddaughter. A wonderful spot to be grateful for all the blessings in my life.
Lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are choosing to be gentle with yourself over the drug issue. As you know, trauma recovery is not linear and it will crop up from time to time. The best thing is that you got your tooth fixed and survived the ordeal. That's worth a big pat of the back or a solid hug.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with your garden haul! I planted nothing this year. The only upside to that is my lower water bill... lol.
The beach vacation sounds perfect - I hope you were out there in the surf with the boys! And the butterfly conservatory is the sweetest thing ever.
Your bistro set looks serene and a perfect place to start the day.
Cheers to summer, Surfer Girl!