corner view–on the ground/at my feet

Corner View is a weekly appointment - each Wednesday - created by Jane, and hosted by Francesca.  It’s where bloggers from all corners of the world share their view on a pre-arranged theme.

this weeks theme is “on the ground/at my feet…..

the weather here is so beautiful right now. And it’s hard not to notice all the blooming happening from the ground up.

Right now the village looks beautiful. 

It’s sad that I can’t say the same about my backyard yet…………. I hope to do something about it this weekend after the kids do their triathlon race.

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For more on this week’s theme start with Joyce and Francesca.

good byes…..

I hate good byes.  I know I’ve only been here for 9 months but I’ve met some really good people in that time.  And now I find myself having to say good bye to some of them.  

Today we went out for coffee, just a couple of us to appreciate and say good bye to a dear person who has been so wonderful to have in our community.  It’s people like these that are hard to find.  people who add to the community in so many ways.   She’ll be missed but it’s her time too leave.  I know she’s looking forward to her new adventure!!  

 

At home one relies on parents, away from home one relies on friends. 

Chinese Proverb.

weekends are for…..

celebrating mother’s day and remembering Dad whose death anniversary happened to be yesterday.   We also enjoyed a play in the park. the kids did “Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet”, for the community which was so great.  We also  attended a Girl Scouts bridging ceremony, a retirement party and farewell party.

It was a busy weekend, and now I can’t believe Monday is over.

I hope you’re week has started off well.

when they were younger…….

I look back on these photos and I’m reminded how quickly the years go by.  I’ve been mother for 12 years now and it’s been an adventure.  everyday is an adventure!!

corner view–mother

Corner View is a weekly appointment - each Wednesday - created by Jane, and hosted by Francesca.  It’s where bloggers from all corners of the world share their view on a pre-arranged theme.

 

I often think of my mother and wonder how she’s adjusted to being a widow.  It’s been 2 years.   I also worry some. 

How do you go from living and sharing your life with someone everyday and then one day it’s gone……………..

Mother’s day is this coming Sunday and I’m thinking this one is going to be an emotional one for my mother.  That’s because it falls on the date of Dad’s death anniversary. 

It’s times like these when I wish I could be closer to home……..

thanks Joyce for the theme.  for more on mother’s  start with Joyce and Francesca.

so many gifts to be thankful for…

I haven’t done this for a while, give thanks here on my blog.   There is so much I’m thankful for right now, where do I start.

well thankful and grateful for……

51.  warm, warm weather.  I’m loving it.

52.  lady bugs – crawling and flying and watching Joshua try to catch them.

53. the pool finally opening over the weekend.  I know it’s only going to get warmer from here on out.

54.  happy children.  we’ve been here just over 9 months and my children have their groove.

55. meeting new people and making new friends.

56.  emails and phone calls from home.

57.  new flowers being planted and the anticipation of seeing them bloom…..soon

58.  a husband who loves me and makes me a nice cup of coffee

59.  spontaneous hugs from my son who I know is thankful that winter is over.  He’s spending so much time outside!!

60.  people who volunteer to host some orphans here  over the weekend.  then feed them, organise games for them and just love them.  Such a blessing to see.

61.  the opportunities that I am presented with!

 

Happy Monday to you all and have a great week.

weekends are for……

getting back in the pool, friendly soccer games, a farewell/block party and celebrating Cinco De Mayo.

I’m loving the weather right now and just having a good time.

Hope your weekend was a fun one too..