Beautiful, Everyday Blessings

Sometimes I forget just how beautiful my life is; how extraordinarily blessed I am to be a part of a loving family, to be at home doing that which I love and enjoying the delights of a simple life in the country...

Today was not a particularly wonderful or special day in any way...in fact, it may have been rendered fairly usual...

However...the Lord opened my eyes to the incredible beauty surrounding me and filled my heart with joy - a joy that has eluded me of late as I have allowed my thankful heart to wander somewhat.....

I just had to share some of the beautiful aspects of this blessed day...

 ^ Allysum growing in our flower garden...aren't they so pretty and dainty?

I enjoyed a lovely walk along the gravel roads this afternoon...after two weeks of being without fresh air and exercise due to yet another cold, it was simply delightful being able to venture into the great outdoors again and watch my dogs sniff and run about as they soaked up the wintry sunshine!

The new Shining Stars magazine arrived in my mailbox yesterday morning {{happy sigh}}, so I have been sipping tea {compliments of my sweet friend in Florida} and reading each beautiful article...  My heart has been greatly challenged and inspired once again through this beautiful magazine.

 

 ^ Caleb Courage at two months...

 Cuddles with my precious baby brother...Caleb is growing so quickly, it is quite remarkable to behold!  Each day I sing praises to the Lord for the wonderful gift of a little brother - often it feels as if he has been here all along...{{smiles}}

 

^ Two beautiful reindeer made last week for a shop...:)

My fabrics are strewn across my room as I write...  I am currently planning and cutting out the different items I hope to make this week...  God has graciously given me another good order and I am excited to fill it this coming week...

 

Our hens, who have not laid an egg between them in months, produced a beautiful brown egg for us this afternoon...how is that for a blessing?  Of course we are all delighted...perhaps we will have a new batch of chicks this Spring afterall...?
 

^ Rocket and Kale growing in my garden...

The aroma of simmering soup...  Ah, winter is the perfect time for making big pots of nutritious soup and I have had a great time in the kitchen lately...  Oh and did I mention I used leeks grown right in my garden as well as homegrown kale in today's homemade chicken soup...?  

Oh, the simple pleasures in life!

 

Receiving packages of love from friends across the ocean never ceases to brighten my day!  

My dear friend, Sarah, graced me with a sweet parcel containing a lovely handwritten letter, a little bag filled with various delicious teas {{hmmm}}, as well as an adorable outfit and soft toys for Caleb! 

And Sarah didn't forget my sisters either...candy was included for them!  

I was so touched that someone whom I have never had the privilege of meeting {yet} would be so kind and thoughtful as to send me a love-filled box of goodies!  The Lord is so good, isn't He?  

I am grateful for each precious friend He has brought along my path...

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And now, as the day draws to a close I intend to ponder each beautiful blessing from the Lord as I go about my evening duties...I hope to bask in the glory of my Lord and King and bring joy to His heart by keeping a thankful heart...

What small blessings have you been praising the Lord for lately, dear friends...?

With love in Christ,

Kelly-Anne

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P.S.  Do any of you know of someone who would be willing to design this, my new blog?  I am afraid my computer skills are sadly lacking when it comes to design...  I am looking for a simple yet chic blog design that would suit the country nature of this blog?  If you have any ideas, I would be delighted to have you email me at kelly.countrydiary@gmail.com