November 22, 2010

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  Today was a take off for the big city day. Just for me and my neighbor/friend Sharon. She wanted to visit with relatives who live in the valley during the cold months. And since she invited me to tag along (we've done this once before), and I have the vehicle with more power to get back up the hills to the high country, I offered to drive. We had a fun time, yakking and sharing ideas about jewelry (she makes pretty bling bling) and photography. While she visited her relatives, I wandered off on my own and discovered one of my favorite grocery stores nearby. Sprouts!!! Yippeeee! I took my good ole time in there looking at all the wonderful things available. I was excited to see things I can't buy here in my town. I picked up a 1/4 lb. of espresso trail mix and a bottle of Naked juice for my lunch. Then I drove down the road and found a park. It felt so good to get out and walk around taking pictures in the most awesome weather. After I went and picked up Sharon from her aunt's place, we went to another market, AJ's, which we don't have here in our town. We both were like two little girls in a doll shop; touching things, smelling things, marvelling at what all is there and feeling so spoiled just to be looking at all of that! On the ride home, I told her about missionary friends of ours who live in China and work at an orphanage and that the children don't even know about all of the items that exist because people in their country make them! Anyway, this was a great day and yet another opportunity to be thankful for what we have, whether it's alot or a little. I'm thankful that despite the fact that our heating system broke (whole house), we do have little space heaters. So many people don't even have a house, much less a heated one. Being away with a friend who I don't get to spend enough time with was a blessing in so many ways. Blessings...they can be seen all over if you really pay attention! 

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