Sunday, June 30, 2013

The Little Things

This post was written for the Write Tribe writing prompt using the following quote from Winnie the Pooh.

“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart!”



      When I think back over the things that meant the most to me and filled my heart to the brim, I realize that it was the littlest things that I cherished the most and had the biggest impact.

      This last May was one of the roughest for us financially in recent history.  May is always hard, but this one seemed especially so.  We had one week with no pay at all, which happened to fall the week of my birthday, one week with very little, one week that was Okay, and one big week.  I am proud to say we survived and have been playing catch up ever since.


      What that meant for me was that there were no presents or cake for my day.  My husband was on the road and it was just me and the kids.  It could have been the worse birthday ever.  I turned 45, and for all intents and purposes I had every reason to be downhearted and depressed.  But then the day dawned.  I woke to discover a text message from my husband wishing me a happy birthday and telling me how much he loved me.  He called me throughout the day.  I know he felt bad that presents and the celebration would have to wait.

       My kids showered me with hugs and kisses.  We went for a walk and along the way they gathered wish flowers and presented me with a huge bouquet which I took great delight in blowing and making wishes as we walked.  They drew me pictures and made me birthday cards.  That night I was amazed how many people on Face Book wished me Happy Birthday.  It touched my heart.  Does it take so much to smile at a stranger or offer a kind word?  Not really, and those little things can make all the difference in the world.


Write Tribe Prompt

20 comments:

  1. Our June was like that. 2 short weeks in a row and one week with no work, 4 new truck tires on top of a near $4k repair, $2k in re-registration, $600 in excise tax, all that on top of rent & bills. Here's to better days!

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    1. JoJo, thank goodness things seem to be picking up a bit now. Sounds like you have had it rough too. I raise my glass to yours...here's to better days!!

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  2. Loved your post, Kathy. You really did discover that it was the little things that meant the most and they didn't cost a cent either.

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    1. Writercat59, it is amazing how you discover and appreciate things more the older you get. Thank you for stopping in and for your kind comments!

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  3. Happy belated birthday, and best wishes for a better summer! Loved the song you chose, never heard it before. Big hug!
    tm

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    1. Ornery's Wife, so far the summer has been great. It is simply going way too fast!! Thank you for stopping in and for your kind comments!

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  4. Happy Belated Birthday Chick'a'dee - hopefully things will only get better for you'all ;)
    You have been nominated for a Liebster Award (it's not spam, it's for real :)
    visit http://kenowinsky.blogspot.com/2013/06/honors-of-being-nominated.html
    Congrats!

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    1. K, thank you and they are improving a bit. Enjoying the summer. Thank you for the Liebster Award. I am honored.

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  5. Kathy,
    That was so heartfelt..
    You are a strong wonderful Woman with a wonderful loving family and friends.. I am glad to see how you looked at small things that brought happiness and made the day special...Humbled to learn so much from you. Here is a big Hug and wish you loads of happiness, amazing fulfilling days and moments in Life..always and forever. :)

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    1. Me, not sure how many "friends" I have truly but I do have a wonderful little family that I love dearly. My friends seem to live in cyber space mostly and I treasure them dearly. Thank you for stopping in and making my day. I am so pleased you enjoyed my post.

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  6. Well Happy 45th ~ As one who was a single Mom, I know the struggle of going without ~ But sometimes we focus on material things being missing and you have not grown older, but gained wisdom in realizing the gift of Love you received is much greater than any trinket. Keep finding joy in the little things :) Judi

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    1. Judi, yes and that was the greatest gift of all!! Thank you fot stopping by and for your kind comments!

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  7. I love this! Happy belated birthday. It is the little things:)

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    1. Tayla, it sure is! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!

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  8. Oh I loved this post, Kathy. I want to just reach out and hug you - you have such a beautiful heart. Love you!

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    1. Corinne, hugs are always greatly appreciated as are your kind words. Thank you for stopping in for your kind comments!

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  9. Happy birthday. You have a beautiful family.

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    1. Sulekkha, thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments!

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  10. You're so right: it is the little things that mean the most. Happy birthday. ☺

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    1. Dana, thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments. They mean an awful lot!!

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