A Cup of Tea

It has been very busy lately...getting ready for a community yard sale, in addition to all the normal stuff.  Spent many days going through drawers, closets and such.  

 

Today was the yard sale.  The weather was chilly and windy but at least the rain had stopped.  Although everything did not sell, I was able to sell a good bit and then donate most of what was left over.

  Overall, I was able to clear out some of the 'clutter' that we had

for which I am very happy.

(if you stop to think of how much 'clutter' we accumulate through the years,

you will realize just how richly blessed we truly are)

By now though, I am exhausted...my feet and legs are hurting. 

 

It is time to sit down, prop my feet up,

enjoy a nice cup of hot tea...and relax!

 

(tea set was from an elderly couple in Virginia who had bought it while visiting China, the doily was Mom's, Ray bought me the wooden tray on a trip to Lancaster, the table covering is from Italy, and the table belonged to Ray's Grandmother)

 

 

I do drink coffee, however, sometimes a nice cup of hot tea is so relaxing, soothing and refreshing.

 

I came across several things that brought back memories while preparing for the yard sale.  Childhood memories, memories of my parents and grandparents, etc. 

Yes several tears were shed in the process. 

(family members: do not worry, I did not get rid of family treasures, heirlooms or such)

 

I normally do not put personal 'people' pictures on my blog...

(call me paranoid but we live in a crazy world with crazy people.)

 

However I have to share this

precious picture of my dear sweet Mother.

 

Precious memories!

 

So to wrap this up...

Fix yourself a nice cup of tea,

get out a family photo album or just sit and

think of you memories and many blessings. 

 

Yes, even in the hard times of life

there are many blessings if we just look in the right places.

 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!