What a Difference a Day Makes

This time last week, I was feeling a lot like the leaf above.  Like I was barely holding on to the branch while the wind tried its darnedest to rip me off and send me crashing to the ground.

Then this guy decided to chill out and that puppies aren't so bad.

And this one got her meds squared away and even though she's still not healthy, she's much better.

Which all resulted in this...sweet harmony!!!

And my friends Michelle and Suzanne graciously did thoughtful and intelligent guest posts which gave me some much needed encouragement and time to enjoy this...

And this! 

Then on Saturday, my dear friend Connie came to visit and we spent the day chatting, lunching, and shopping and life was good again.  A day with Connie is always a day filled with calm and wisdom.

And although it took more than a day to make a difference...a difference was definitely made.  Your heartfelt words of encouragement and understanding taught me a valuable lesson this week.

Because of you all, I will continue to blog, but things will be different around here.  I will be taking a cue from Misty Belle and will spend much more time laying on my back in the grass and enjoying the things around me.  

I learned some things this week...

That I miss visiting other people's blogs instead of just trying to maintain my own.

That being outside when the weather is sunny, or even rainy is good for the soul.

That putting decor out in my house doesn't always mean I have to do a photo shoot...unless "I" want to!

That taking pictures is something I do not only for my blog, but also just for me.

That bubble baths are a lost art.

That puppies make everything better...and so do pets in general.

That although I share a lot on here I don't share everything so sometimes only I really know everything I have going on...and I don't have to explain myself as long as I'm doing the best I can.

That guilt makes you tired.

and

That friends, in real life or online, understand when you feel overwhelmed and just want to throw in the towel and they will be there to help you through the rough spots.

So I won't be blogging nearly as much as I once did.  It may be a post without words and only a picture I love for that week or day...and I won't feel guilty and will post whenever I feel like it.  But I know you all will understand, and that, my friends, is what a difference a day... or week makes!

Now...onto the winner of my latest Giveaway!  Thank you again Studio Three Flowers for your generous Lampe Berger Gift Set!

The winner is lucky #26, Grace from Sense and Simplicity!  I am always interested to see what number the old random generator picks and then I go to the comments section to see who has won...it's kind of a little bit of excitement for me...yeah I'm weird like that!  So when I saw it was Grace I had to smile because she was one of my very first blog friends...so congrats Grace...all I need now is your address and I'll put this in the mail sometime this week!

Helpful Friends Guest Post - Emerald Cove

Thank you everyone for your wonderful continued support, it means the world to me!  If there is one thing I have learned from blogging, it's that when you need help, other bloggers will show up no matter what time of day or night and give of themselves in ways you can't even imagine!

When I told a few friends that I would need to post much less often, their first response was to offer their help any way they could.  I've decided to take them up on the offer and will be doing a series of guest posts to keep the blog alive and well until life calms down a little for me.

The first person to guest will be the lovely Michelle of Emerald Cove.  Michelle works with animals every day so her advice and help with the whole doggie situation has been amazingly helpful and calming.  So without further adieu I'll let her do the rest...

I am so honored to be guest posting here at Low Tide High Style! 

Kat was one of my first blogs that I discovered when I decided to enter into blogland.

She welcomed me with open arms and it has been so wonderful getting to know her!

This year has seemed to fly right by me! 

I have no idea where time has escaped to and I can only dream to one day find those minutes and hours that I lost.

While I know that I cannot turn back time or even get those tiny seconds back, I can take a moment to reflect on the things in my life that I am thankful for.

The funny thing is, is that the things that I am thankful for are small and simple, yet worth more than gold.

They are the looks and glances from loved ones.

Stolen moments that no one else sees.

Simple smiles that say more than any words can.

The gentle touch of a small hand on mine that makes my heart melt.

A deep belly laugh that reminds me that I am pretty funny!

A soft purr in my ear or a wet nose nudging my hand.

A call, a note, a hug, a kiss.

The beat of my heart.

A please, a thank you.

A sorry, a forgiveness.

A friendship, a marriage, a belief.

A gift, a gesture.

To be able to give.

I am blessed beyond words to be able to feel, hear, see, touch and taste all the little things that I am thankful for.

This holiday season, I hope that you can reflect on all the little things that we may sometimes take for granted in our everyday lives.

The things that pass us by, just as time seems to do.

Time does not wait for us but we can relish in the lives of loved ones and those small things that make us live.

 


Thank you Michelle for sharing your beautiful photos and wonderful words!!! Be sure to stop by Michelle's blog for more great ideas and inspiration!