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It's The Simple Things in Life

5/6/2015

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I have found as I have gotten older that it really is the simple things in life that not only make me happy but truly please my soul.  There was a time where I was clearly in the race with the rest of the world for the BIGGER, BETTER, FASTER mentality that so many of us fall prey to.  I lived that life and went down that path.  I was definately no happier.  I may have had more "things" but those things require attention and upkeep that often steal your focus.  I am now a farmgirl who relishes in hearing the laughter of my children outside as they make up games to play while I hang laundry to dry.   I am thankful that I am now in a position to reflect on how much simplicity makes me smile.  

Clothes hanging on the line during a sun-filled beautiful day.  I smile just watching the clothes wave in the wind.  I don't know why, it is so simple really but it makes me happy.  I don't have the newest and fanciest washer and dryer (remember this post?) but I am happy with the ones I have and the line that my husband built me out back to hang them on.


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Digging in the dirt and planting seeds.  I smile when I walk barefoot through the rich soil in the garden and plant little seeds that I know will grow into ridiculously large and bountiful plants to feed our large family.  I stand amazed to see God's handiwork how something as small as the pea seeds above can produce tall towering vines full of produce for my children to snack on. 

So, the thought for today...look for something simple that makes you smile.

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