For a Brighter Day : My Apartment

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The first snow

Winter has been slow in coming this year; with the result that our surroundings have been brown, grey and dull instead of being blanketed in snow. Yesterday I woke up to snow on the ground and, as I stepped outside, was greeted with the sight of gently falling snow. It left a beautiful white blanket over my apartment complex. I love early mornings and undisturbed snow. By afternoon it had all melted, but I am still grateful for the peace and serenity that comes with a gentle snow.

It's Christmas Time

Two days before Christmas in Indiana and I have my door open! It's like being in Texas!

The Christmas Season

Christmas can be a difficult season when you are dealing with chronic pain and illness.

I have come to realize it is important decorate, even if it is only a few cards and ribbons. There have been times when I felt like why bother... "Bah! Humbug!"

I live alone in a small apartment...no one's going to see it anyway. Then I had to realize I am going to see it...and I am important too!

I am grateful for this little tree someone gave me. I may not have much, nor have a lot of energy to decorate, but I do enjoy this reminder of the season.

Balcony

Just got in from cleaning up after the storm last night. I took down what I thought might blow away. Either we didn't get the wind that was projected or everything was secure...nothing blew away...my flowers are fine...just a little water logged from all this rain.

I am moving very slow this year. My sister came and potted most of the flowers. I was trying to plant one pot a day and didn't get very far. Most of the Pansies and Violas are hers. They were going on a long vacation and she brought them over for me to "babysit."

I really enjoy looking at my flowers and birds. My bed faces the door to the balcony, which I try to leave open when the weather is nice. Since I spend most of my time in bed with pillows and hot packs it is nice to be able to admire my flowers, watch the birds, use the laptop, and watch TV... all at the same time.

Thank God for such simple pleasures!