After several repairs being needed at my place beginning at the end of august and lasting off and on through last weekend…the calm and peace has now arrived.
I am so thankful for everyone that came to help in my time of need. Friendly, nice, caring people came and what a blessing that was. They all went above and beyond what was needed of them.
A couple of days ago I decided to work a jigsaw puzzle. The first one I have worked in over a year.
It was a small one so it didn’t take long to work it. I thought it was a pretty scene and that is why I chose it.
My neighbors gave me a large peace lily plant that I hope I can keep alive and beautiful. I took out the dead leaves and the four acorns that had fallen in it. I didn’t want to find little oak trees growing in it. :)
They had taken the plant inside for the winter. Their new kitten was climbing in it. After finding out the plant is poisonous to cats they asked if I would like to have it.
It has put on two new blooms and I noticed yesterday that another one has started. So far all is going well with it.
We finally got some much needed rain and I am thankful for that. It would not have been good going into winter with the ground so dry.
I know some of you are getting way more rain than you need and I hope it stops for you soon.
Have a blessed and wonderful new week. All who celebrate Thanksgiving I wish for you a wonderful day however you choose to spend it.
Thanks for stopping by. All visits, likes and comments are appreciated.
Love, hugs and blessings to all.
46 responses to “Calm after the storm”
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Nice slice-of-life post! 😎
I saw an ad for an app that analyzes your plant’s health and suggests things to help it thrive. I had a plant like yours but it was chronically wilted and brownish. The app took a picture… poof… suggested remedy: Coca Cola. The after picture was remarkable. Other things were juice, coffee, even weirder stuff. No idea if it’s legit, but now I know if I ever get another plant like that, I’ll be sure to give it lots of coke… or maybe Diet Coke? 😂😎
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So far the plant still is doing well. Those are some strange things to suggest to help. If it begins to look sick I may need to do some deep research on those suggestions or others. With all I see online now days I have an issue with believing what is fact and what is not. Now with all the AI going on I don’t even trust pictures on some sites. I enjoyed your comment, thanks for stopping by and commenting. Have a blessed day.
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I wish you lots of joy and luck keeping the peace lily alive. It looks like a healthy strong plant. My luck has never been good with these plants. Oh well..
My youngest daughter and I spent many hours together putting together jigsaw puzzles. (We still do when I visit her.) She was a teenager at the time, so this gave us an avenue to spend time talking – always needed when they are teenagers.
Thank you so much for this post. You have a way of bringing wonderful memories to mind.
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Thank you for your kind post. It warms my heart to know that something I said brought wonderful memories to mine.
Enjoy every minute you can with your daughter and working puzzles. Hugs and blessings.
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Dearest Mags, thank you for your wonderful and heartfelt words.
Reading your peaceful description of calm with puzzles and plants is truly soothing. You remind us that true happiness comes from simple details and gratitude.
May God continue to bless you and your family. We are especially thankful for your kindness as we approach Thanksgiving Day.
Praying for you, dear sister. Hugs and much love always.
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Thank you, Livora for your kind comment and for visiting my blog. Thank you for the prayers. Love, hugs and blessings to you. Have a blessed Thanksgiving.
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What a joy to hear from you — your warmth shines through every word, and it’s easy to understand why so many people are drawn to your space. I’m grateful our paths crossed, even if just recently, and it was truly a pleasure to visit your blog.
Thank you for your kindness, your gracious spirit, and the blessing of your prayerful reply. Love, hugs, and blessings right back to you. May your Thanksgiving be filled with light, laughter, and the gentle goodness you so freely share.
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Thank you, Livora. I too am grateful our paths crossed. My Thanksgiving was wonderful. Hugs and blessings.
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I’m glad to hear your Thanksgiving was a good one. Grateful for the kindness you always bring. Hugs and blessings back to you.
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The puzzle looks beautiful. Thank you for sharing your day.
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Thank you and you are welcome. Thank you for visiting and commenting.
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Your sweet puzzle scene is one you can look long at isn’t it?! Sweet and thankful post. Enjoyed it!
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Thank you for your kind comment and for visiting. I do love the puzzle scene. I am glad you enjoyed the post. Hugs and blessings.
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Back at you and may you be blessed in this season of Thanksgiving. Thankful for you and all your encouragement!
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Love the puzzle!
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well and congrats on getting your house back in order. Good friends are wonderful gifts.
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Thank you, Kim.
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Love the puzzle. Such a peaceful scene!
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A place like that would be a nice place to live or spend time at.
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Yes it sure would.
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It sounds like you live in a very supportive neighborhood and that is such a rarity in today’s world. I’m glad you get so much support.
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I am blessed to have all the support. Thank you, Ian.
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Grandma Mags, I love reading your posts. Your posts are so soothing, and whenever I feel a little lost, your post bring me back to life! Thank you…
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Awww, you are sweet Zenith. I am glad you enjoy my posts and help you feel better. Just keep thinking positive and focusing on the good in your life. Big hugs and you are welcome.
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That puzzle looks like one I would enjoy and oh, that lily is beautiful! So glad things are looking up for you, Mags. Happy Thanksgiving :)
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Thank you, Jean. The puzzle was an easy one to work.
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Wonderful and Happy for you Dear Mags… The jigsaw puzzle is so pretty, great choice. I’m glad you were able to get the work done around the house. I have so much to do here, but with everything going on, I can’t seem to get started. And now with Thanksgiving just a few days away, it will all have to wait. Hopefully this coming weekend we can get the tree up, even though we’re already a week or two behind.
Your plant is beautiful. I’ve never been able to keep mine that green or help them grow, they either fade slowly or stay the same.
Happy Thanksgiving, my Dear Friend and Sister. I wish you continued Blessings, and I am truly grateful for you.
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Dearest Willie, I am sorry things are falling behind for you. Hoping you can get caught up soon and you have gotten your tree up or will coon. I hope for the best Thanksgiving ever for you and the family.
Most of what I needed done was emergencies and the Lord truly helped with getting all of it done.
I have only had one peace lily before this one; it did not do well, but I am hoping with a lot of talking to it and prayers this one will live and stay beautiful.
Prayers for you and your family Dearest friend and brother. Hugs and blessings to you and your precious family. You are a blessing to many.
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Dearest Mags, thank you so much for your wonderful and heartfelt words. 🙏 I truly appreciate your prayers and kindness. I’m hoping that we get some decorating and the tree started this week, worse case, during the weekend. We are expecting some colder weather and possible snow, so we will see how that goes.
I’m grateful the Lord helped you through those emergencies, He is always faithful. And I’m sure your peace lily will thrive with your care and prayers. 🌿
Praying for you and your family as well. Hugs, Blessings, and much love to you, my Dear Sister.
You have been a true blessing and again, Thank you so much for your warm and tender heart.
May the Lord continue to Bless you, today and always…
You Are Loved…
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You are welcome always. Thank you, dearest brother Willie for your kind comment. Stay warm in the cold and if it snows. Your prayers are appreciated.
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I’ve been finding out about more and more plants being poisonous, and all these years I hadn’t known that. When you have pets, it’s good to be informed.
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I agree it is good to be informed. There are plants and foods that can make them very sick or kill them.
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Like Anne said, I’m glad that things are going so well for you, Mags!! I’m glad the cat is safe from a poisonous plant. They don’t know any better do they. That’s a lovely puzzle, and you have the patience of a saint. I just don’t have that kind of patience! 😂❤️
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You are right John, that kittens don’t know any better and we need to keep them safe. With all you have going on John patience is not easy to have. I am still praying your roof is repaired soon and I hope the rain has stopped. Hugs and blessings my friend.
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Thanks Mags, the roof company will be here sometime tomorrow, yay!!
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Yay!
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I’m still waiting, Mags, they are supposed to be her between 10-12 and no sign of them. This is irritating…
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Oh, no!!! I hope they get there and soon too.
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Me too! 😡
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Your jigsaw puzzle is beautiful! That looks like an inviting place to be.
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I was thinking the same thing. A beautiful, quiet and peaceful place.
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I am so glad to see that things are going so well for you, Mags. I love your new plant and the Jigsaw puzzle you just finished. I would love to have the space for both – but Molly takes up more than her share. And she eats jigsaw puzzles like they are her version of potato chips. 😆
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Well, Molly is more fun I would think than plants and puzzles. While working the puzzle I kept thinking how much easier to work puzzles now that all my cats have gone. It was difficult having cats while working puzzles. They loved swatting pieces around and I would find them all over the place. Now I don’t have to cover the puzzles in hopes of keeping cats off while I am working them.
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I can see where cats would be an issue. Molly is fun for sure but she doesn’t typically provide the peace and calm you get from jigsaw puzzles and plants. 😂
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You gave me a laugh, Anne. But oh, what fun sweet Molly brings to you. Cats love getting in to things they shouldn’t. At my age plants and puzzles are good. :)
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Mine too, Mags!
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