Oh, what a glorious day!

Image Credit: Anaya Katlego

After putting on a pot of coffee to percolate this morning, I walked to one of the windows facing the backyard and knelt down on the floor. This is my personal quiet time to pause before the hustle and bustle of the day begins. I breathe in slowly with my eyes closed. I am grateful for this time that I am free to just sit, and be.

When I open my eyes, I slowly scan the yard. Some of the trees have lost all of their leaves, and some of the oaks have yet to lose all of theirs even though the colors of autumn still remain in tack. Squirrels leap through the limbs of trees, and the early birds feast on freshly picked worms from the grass.

Although I slept well last night, I still feel exhausted. Perhaps it’s because I learned about several people who passed away in the last seven days. I’m still trying to digest all of this but I know that even though death is a part of life’s evolution, my heart still aches for all of us who suffer from the pains of grief, trying to take it one day at a time, one step at a time.

Yet at this moment, as I kneel here, watching the mallard ducks waddling out of the water headed towards my backyard, one of our Redtail hawks glides through the air like a kite on a breezy day, and the blue heron slowly and methodically strides along the water’s edge, trying to nab a fish. And, I think, life is still good, despite the disappointments. Suddenly, the coffee maker beeps, knocking me out of my temporary trance, and letting me know the coffee is ready.

black and white ceramic cup on saucer

But I don’t get up just yet. I am content with the peace that fills my gratitude meter in this present moment. Surprisingly, I no longer feel exhausted but energized. As I look up, the gray clouds are rolling away, revealing a marine blue sky and fluffy white clouds. That’s what hope looks like, and I like it like that. Even as my knees crack, I am still able to get up and praise my way through this new day.

Yes, I am hopeful. And while hope is not something we have, it is something we practice, every day! Have a FANtabulous day filled with gratitude and hope everyone!

Image Credit: Alice Pasqual

35 thoughts on “Oh, what a glorious day!”

  2. aparna12 says:

    Dear Kym, I don’t have words enough to appreciate your amazing writing prowess. Hats off to you, my dearest talented sister, as I enjoy every single word of your writing. It makes me feel relaxed. Thank you so much❤❤❤😊😊😊 for providing the much needed calmness in my otherwise chaotic life.

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  3. Loss needs time to percolate if it is to find it’s home in our hearts. May you still feel the connections. Stillness at the beginning of each day helps the journey (paradoxically).

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  5. Oh my gosh Dawn yes. Thank you so much for your very kind sentiments and expression of love. You nailed it, and indeed life is quite fragile. We forget that sometimes until we hear of a death, whether we are directly affected by it or not. I appreciate your sensitivity my friend. Make this a FANtabulous week! 🌞💐😘🌟🤩

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  6. Oh Aparna, you make my heart sing my sister girlfriend. You know we get attacked by something or someone more than we expect. But those things that try to distract us from the goodness we embody and sharing our light with others, well we are taking back our power from their grip.

    So on this day, look up and look ahead. While some folks may not show their appreciation to you, there are some of us, out here who do! Have a relaxing and empowering evening my friend. Hugs, love and smooches coming your way!!! 🤗💖😘🌟🌞

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  8. Yes Kathryn, I agree with you. Each one of us deals with and processes grief so uniquely, but in a way, as you said, we are offered time to percolate and connect to the reality of it all. Thanks so much for chiming in my friend. 😊🙏🏽😘 Have a FANtabulous day! 🌞

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  9. Kymbelina, what a beautiful write! I was with you, looking through the window, seeing what you see and feeling your thoughts. I am sorry to read of your losses. 💔 Your final thoughts about hope are uplifting. 🙏🏻🤗💗

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  10. Dear Kym… I am so sorry about your losses…
    It is a touching post, amazing description, feel you sadness. Thank’s for share.
    Remember you are a wonderful, wise, strong woman, please take care.
    Have a relaxing tea time and a cozy evening!
    Abrazote mi amiga!!!!!

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  11. Oh thanks so much Michele my Belle. It is never a dull moment, but such is life. You have to pause and reflect when the opportunity presents itself, as you did on Superstition Mountain. Moments like that are simply priceless. Just as long as we continue to dance, I think we’re gonna be ok!!! 🥳💖🤗 Hugs and smooches my dancing queen!!! 💃🏼👑💃🏽

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  12. Oh my dear Elvira, you are such a special soul. Thank you my dear. In the midst of sadness we find consolation in people, special friends like you who pump others up with hope and encouragement. 🤗

    May your evening be filled with joy, happiness and relaxation!!! 🛁🙏🏽🚿 Abrazote mi amiga!!! 😊💖😘🌟😍💋🤩☕🌙

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  13. Aww! Dear Kym you are so kind and sweet. Always a pleasure share with you. Thank’s a lot dear friend.
    Wishing you a very relaxing and cozy evening! Enjoy your tea time!
    Blessings! Abrazote mi amiga! 🙏🤗💖😍🌺🤩🤗🌺🧁🫖☕🪄🌛

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  18. Such beautiful reflections Dear Kym. Your share touches at the very center and core of life at the deepest level and what matters most in life. What a gift it is to be surrounded by such beauty and to pause and be part of it.
    💗
    Love these words ” Even as my knees crack, I am still able to get up and praise my way through this new day.”
    💗
    Loss hits us at our deepest level and I am so sorry for your many loses you are experiencing. Sending love and a ray of sunshine to you my friend! ❤️

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  25. Oh girlfriend, I receive your rays of sunshine!!! 🌞🌞🌞 Thank you. So glad you liked my knees cracking, and who but you would appreciate it and laugh with me. Picture that…Snap, Crackle, and Pop…and that was just getting up off of the floor! LMAO! 😂😜🤣

    While not all of the losses I heard about were from our family, a friend lost her husband, and my H.S. Principal passed away, just to name a few. But girlfriend, oh how I still find a way to savor life and smile throughout the process. Love you so much! You and I are the little trains that could!!! Choo choooooo 🚅🚊🚂

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  26. Oh thank you so, so much Sandra. Life happens. Tragedy comes, but still LIFE happens. May we never forget this when we go through life’s unexpected surprises. Just always remember…LIFE happens. We’re still here for a reason right? Now my sweet girlfriend, have yourself a FANtabulous evening! Keep smiling! Hugs and smooches! 🤗💖😘💐😍

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  27. It’s surreal really and when we love it touches us, moves us and it’s emptier just knowing that they were there. But you know, it’s better than losing someone you love when they are still alive. That hurts even more.. oh here we go.. I think i have a post in here somewhere about that. 🤣🥰
    Honey, I’m debating the gym instead of this wine where I’m glued to the seat again.. lol.. hugs and love you so much too my lil choo chool.. we can and we will ! Make IT Happen.. 🤣

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  28. Cindy, it sounds like you have another idea for a post. 😁 It’s amazing how we feed off of each other. Like I told you before, your energy is intoxicating! Not too many people have that kind of gift and can use it effectively. So yes girlfriend, I raise my glass(es) to MAKING IT HAPPEN!!! 🍸🥂🍹🍾🍷🥃🧉

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  30. Why does it feel like we are Steel Magnolias reincarnated? Honey, like that quote by Dorothy Parker, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, come and sit here by me.” -Weeza in Steel Magnolias was on it! LOL 😜 Have an extraordinary day ladybug! 🌞💐🥳

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  31. This is the power that can come from a journal that is shared. it is honesty and not judging how we feel, just feel and look to be brought out. Blessed is them that mourn for they shall be comforted. And God has a way, when we are honest. I walked with you, I ready to send mad hugs…Still will, but a different kind. However you energize me and then pumped my chest with hope. and as I always say, hope is for the living and not the dead. they don’t need it…we need it and as you said to practice it every day!
    You are the real deal!

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  32. King T, you know how to bring a broad smile to my face. You throw down with your genuine, heartfelt emotions so regally. As I noted in a post a while back, “we grow through what we go through.”

    Thank you for sharing the love my friend. It’s never a dull moment, but we continue to keep the faith and persevere onward. Yes my friend, faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Keep HOPE alive!!! 😊💖😍🦋🥰

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