"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." Marcel Proust
This morning, Kathy arrived in a whirlwind of positive energy. She is the dear lady who cleans for us and is very much appreciated. Being in a wheelchair limits a lot of things that I can do...and vacuuming is one of them! Oh - I can do it a little bit - but it is not easy...trying not to get my wheels tangled up in the power cord, etc. - so I am always delighted when my house is fresh and clean with all the little dust bunnies whisked away.
Yesterday I felt stressed- getting ready for her to come, but today I am relaxed and grateful, not only for her hard work...but for her sweet spirit. Being in a new place - and not knowing anyone, can feel disconcerting. So I am thankful she is so friendly and helpful...and easy to talk to. She is helping us with the little things that are important - like knowing how to pronounce the names of the streets and towns. Like Maunch Chunk Road...and Tamaqua. Not your run-of-the-mill suburbia names!
I think being in a new place also makes me feel vulnerable. I am slowly learning my way around - but it seems strange to realize that no matter where I go, I will never run into anyone who knows me. I am sure that will change eventually. Marilyn and I are planning on attending a book club at Barnes and Noble later in the month. Perhaps we will meet people there. I will write more about that later.
But, for today, I just feel grateful - and more determined to find the blessings in the little things. Also, I am learning quite a lesson about BEING a blessing. It doesn't take much...just a smile and kindness. Simple recipe to brighten some one's day. That's what Kathy does for me. She not only makes my house shiny...she makes ME feel shiny.
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