Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Thankful Time

LS :

I'm doing this post a day earlier, just in case I have to take time off from the computer tomorrow. I've hurt my neck and right now it's protesting at my sitting here looking at the pc screen.

This week I'm thankful for the time to stop and smell the flowers. Ok, it's just a figure of speech LOL! I didn't exactly do that, simply because there is only grass where I live. Not that I'm not thankful for grass...I am! The grassy greenery is so soothing to the mind and the eyes too.

I was looking through my files for some flower pictures for Mona's Mommy and I found these. No, these pictures were not taken by me. My photography skill is next to zero LOL! These pictures were taken by a friend at a local garden festival.


I've forgotten how beautiful Mother Nature's gifts are!






Happy:

I'm thankful for the opportunity to say again how thankful I am for so many wonderful friends. Isn't it true we can never say enough of that? Recently, we've lost yet another friend, Girl Girl. She was a sweet friend and also my first hamster friend. I'm thankful for her friendship eventhough it was just for a short time.


A candle for you, dear Girl Girl



Hope everyone is having a thankful time!

42 comments:

BrandytheGreat said...

We sure are thankful to have met GirlGirl too. She was soo sweet and always, ALWAYS visited our blogs, no matter what. She was loyal too. We'll miss her tons.

Molly the Airedale said...

The flowers are just beautiful!
We miss Girl girl too! She was such a sweetie!

Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch

Kess And Her Mama said...

I always take time to smell the plants (literally!)- each time I go for a walk I stop and smell the plants (for you know what scents :-). Thanks for reminding us to be thankful.

Abby said...

Hi, Happy...

I'm Thankful to have had my Sweet Little Friend, Girl Girl, too...Even if it was for too short a time...

The flowers are sooo pretty...Ours all went to sleep for the winter...

Abby xxxooo

♥Mona + Prissy + Angel Weenie♥ said...

Thanks for the lovely pictures. We miss Girl Girl so much already but at least she's with her brother at the bridge and someday we will all be together again.

LOve .. Mona

Denise said...

Such beautiful flowers, thanks for sharing. I will be praying for your neck sweetie. I am very sorry for the loss of your dear friend girl girl Happy. I love you both.

Raising Addie said...

We are thankful that we got to know Girl Girl too! She was the sweetest hamster!

We are also thankful for all of the friends that we have made since we joined DWB. It's fun meeting new people and learning about the world tht they live in!

Have a great day!
Kisses
Addie

Peanut said...

what beautiful flowers. Girl girl would have loved them.

Ruby and Penny said...

I'm thankful for your friendship Happy. You are sweet and caring and thoughtful of others.
I hope mom's neck is better soon.
Run free, little Girl Girl.
Love Ruby

Toffee said...

I love to smell the flowers, and the grass, and the trees, and the dead stuff to roll in...

I, too, am thankful for having known dear Girl Girl.

warm regards,
toffee

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

The flowers are so pretty and so is Girl Girl!

It was a sad time when we read the news YET a warm time as we read all the fantastikh things shared with her furamily!!

Hope your nekhk feels better!!!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

Rambo said...

Happy,
yes, we heard about Girl Girl. That's so sad that she only lived for two years. I'm glad dogs live longer and I am thankful for that!
love,
Rambo

Moco said...

There is nothing that can top Mother Nature when it comes to beauty.
Take care of yourself LS.
Happy we are always glad that you are our friend.

Lacy said...

w00f's LS and happy, me hopes ur neck feels better LS...and me loves ur flowers..me misses girl girl too..ahh happy only u wood find a sunflower candle fur girl girl..

b safe,
~rocky~

Gus, Louie and Callie said...

Those are some beautiful flowers..
We are also thankful for good friends like you too.

Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie

Unknown said...

What spectacular photos. I love it that you see the beauty and gifts from God in these flowers. I do too! Have a beautiful TT filled with little love notes from the Savior. Hugs,

Lorenza said...

Hi, Happy!
I miss Girl Girl too!
I hope LS neck feels better soon!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza

Mary said...

Gorgeous flowers! Praying for your neck to get better. Thanks for sharing today. Blessings.

LAURIE said...

A nice TT post and your pictures are beautiful! I'm blessed to hear your thankful heart even when you aren't feeling the best. Hope your pain will subside. Happy TT! -Blessings, Laurie

Mary said...

This is a great Thankful Thursday post. Thanks for sharing.

Blessings,
Mary

HEATHER said...

Your TT post was great. I love flowers myself they can really brighten your day. I'm sorry for your loss it can be hard, we had too put our Lady Kitty down she was only 3 she was truly a blessing in my Mother's life. But she is very much alive in our hearts.
Heather A.

Anonymous said...

Aw. I'm sorry about the loss of Girl Girl (cute name!) but it's awesome that you are able to be thankful for the time with her.

Your pics are beautiful! It seems that I never make the opportunity to get up close and personal with a lot of His majesty such as flowers.

Carrie said...

Yes, it's so good to take stock of all life's wonders.

Grammy said...

This is a wonderful post.I love the pictures. They moist heat it helps allot with pain.
Thank you.

Saleslady371 said...

Green grass is a luxury where I live in Arizona and it comes at a high price to maintain! So I'm thankful too!

The Musketeers said...

no worries , there will be more photo of Joyce once she is back !


Lots of Loves ,
CODY ! :D

Ladynred said...

Sorry to hear about your friend Girl Girl. Beautiful flowers and definitely makes us happy. Thanks for the visit.
TT

bp said...

Thanks for stopping by. I hope your neck feels better.

PS: Pomegranetes are hard on the outside and you peel the skin away to find a bunch of tiny seeds. This is what you eat, they're kind of sour.

Laurie Ann said...

Praying you feel better soon! The flowers were a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day here in Mississippi. Loved them. Happy Thankful Thursday!

Mary said...

Thank you so much for your prayers for Aunt May. They are very much appreciated.

Blessings,
Mary

Rocks said...

Those flowers are nice..:) Thank God for the green grass..hubby loves them :) Blessings to you!

Peggy said...

Blessings LS & Happy...I'm sorry to hear about your neck...hope you feel better & a computer break does the trick cuz it's a good idea! These are beautiful flowers & candle for Girl girl! I'm amazed at how many dog friends come & share
their sadness & memories with you both...I'm sorry for the loss & I agree with 1 of the comments that said it's a good thing dog's last
longer! You both have such a heart for our critter's families! Love your thankfulness for friends! Love you friends...Chimi, Chiqui, Chispa, Toby & Bravo (and what's her name)

Unknown said...

The flower pictures are awesome. Love them. When I read your post, it placed a smile on my face. Your posts always makes me feel lighthearted. Thanks!

www.makimeji.com

Anonymous said...

I love the flower pictures! They are gorgeous! A friends daughter (8years old) told me that every time a flower blooms we know that God is real!

Michele Williams said...

Sweet post. Thank you so much for sharing. I have four sweet little friends at home with me.... two dogs and two cats... They certainly give me comfort and happiness.

Cheryl said...

Flowers are beautiful! thanks for a great reminder! Happy TT~

Mack said...

Yes, it is so very sad about GG.

We are thankful you are our friend, Happy.

Detroit said...

I love the beauty of creation as well! Thanks for stopping by...I see you love dogs! We live at a Dog Kennel in the woods...we get all sorts of beauties to play with!

Grammy said...

Thanks for stopping by. you can make moist heat by using a wet hand towl and placing it in a plastic bag and heating it up. but you need to use a dry towel to keep it from being to hot. But the safest way is to take a tube sock and fill it half way full of rice long or short grain. Tie or sew end together and heat in microwave 2 min. then it it starts to cool you can reheat on no more than 1 min. This always gives me relief.

God Chaser said...

Lovely pictures of flowers and may you enjoy your time smelling the flowers.

Latte said...

It's so important to remember appreciating the little things in life. :) Such an apt reminder in gloomy times like this - well, it could very well be an opportunity for people to slow down and smell the roses.

Misadventures of Widowhood said...

Gosh, those are beautiful flowers!

Levi's mom