Sunday Thoughts ~ June 9, 2019

Sandra
“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.” ~Maya Angelou
Good morning, dear friends.  I don’t know about you, but I try to count my blessings every day.  Being sincerely grateful for the blessings in my life seems to make me appreciate them all the more.  I believe we all are grateful for those we love, friends as well as family.  These loving people bless my life daily.  And, have for too many years to count.  But, along with them, there are many other things I am grateful for as well.  Namely, our dear home…
and our beloved garden.

“I hope someday to meet God because I want to thank Him for the flowers.” ~ Robert Brault

Oriental Lily ~ Casablanca, Summer 2018

The early morning and evening are the sweetest times in our garden.  With the fragrance of the honeysuckle, jasmine and the Casablanca lilies drifting along in the air, inviting us to stay awhile and enjoy.  Truly, a blessing.  I hope you are blessed with a garden or perhaps, a beautiful view you love from a special place in your home.  

Poppies from France.  Summer, 2018

For each of us, our blessings will be different.  But, our recognition and gratefulness for these blessings are what makes them such a lovely gift. 

 

Wishing you and yours a beautiful and peaceful day.  

And…

Listen closely so you can ~ “Hear blessings dropping their blossoms around you.” ~ Rumi

 

Amour,

Sandra

 

 

Images:  M.S. Lambiotte

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14 thoughts on “Sunday Thoughts ~ June 9, 2019”

  1. Your garden looks wonderful,a real blessing!My parents always love gardening so I grew up with roses,daisies,ixorias,impatients and lots of plants and trees.My loved aunts also love gardening so I think my gardening love is a genetic inheritance!Maybe I am repetitive,but it is a pleasure visiting your blog!Your flowers made me smile!Have a blessed Sunday!

    1. Dear Maristella, gardening is a blessing. You probably did inherit a love of gardening, my mom loved it too. I so thank you for your kind words about my blog and I am very happy we have become friends. Wishing you a beautiful day with many blessings. ❤

  2. Sandra, thank you for these lovely thoughts and gorgeous photos from your garden. Michael did an outstanding job as photographer! My beloved Mother always said gratitude will change attitude. Have a most wonderful weekend❤️

    1. Dear Pam, gratitude does change everything. Your dear mom was correct. Thanks for the kind words about Mike’s photography skills, he will be pleased. Wishing you and your beautiful family a lovely and peaceful day. Blessings to all, dear friend.❤

  4. Your garden is looking lovely. Mine is doing well for it’s second year. Have a wonderful day.

  5. Sandra, Your garden is lovely. What a beautiful Casablanca lily. And such pretty pompoms your French poppies make.

    Thank you for turning our thoughts towards gratitude on this warm summery morning. So, so much to be grateful for. Happy Sunday! xox Brenda

    1. Dear Brenda, thank you so much, my friend. Wishing you and yours a lovely day as well.❤

  6. Your photos are gorgeous. You don’t need to use webbies ever, when you can take wonderful images like that! And I love your garden It’s simply beautiful. what a lovely haven. I can see why you are grateful — I’m grateful you shared these with us.

    1. Dear Jeanie, you are so kind. I thank you so much and hubby will also – he is good with the camera. I’m not. I am good in the garden and yes, it is a haven. I am grateful for all my blogging friends, even though you may be virtual. I count all of you as a blessing.❤

  7. Thank you for the lovely images of your garden. Just beautiful!
    I like you am grateful for virtual friends. I hear your heart speak through your thankfulness and beauty you share.

    1. Dear Bonnie, thank you so much for your beautiful thoughts. They are greatly appreciated by me – a blessing.❤

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