" . . . His mercies never come to an end . . . they are new every morning . . . "
May is always a favorite month of mine. It feels like a "pretty" month to me.
Maybe because it's spring, Mother's Day, activities signaling the finish of something for
the year. Life begins to slow down. It's only when I look back that I realize how
full a month can be. This month included: three friend birthdays celebrated in two
occasions; two difficult but uplifting funerals; on-on-one boy time; an after school
milkshake date at the soda counter; Little Miss began to walk in earnest;
a bathroom "re-do;" a first ballet recital; a book club; and the icing on the cake:
a reunion with dear friends from high school days. That's a long friendship.
Time went back, stood still, swirled around, reached
into the future … as we sat and talked for hours.
Gathering the Moments is such a good idea, Dotsie. It's good to take the time to look back at what has just passed and to appreciate all the small blessings that have you've had in the past weeks. You've certainly had a few!
ReplyDeleteIt's called the "merrie" month of May for a reason!!
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Bonnie
Our May is full also..well the month is almost gone now. I love your collage. What precious memories.
ReplyDeleteYou sure had a busy month of May Dotsie. It's nice to be so active in so many things. Happy June to you.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about May being a "pretty" month. And I love your photos...and your reflections...from May.
ReplyDeleteIn a way, your "gatherings" represent life as a whole. Birthdays, funerals, special moments shared with loved ones, growth of children...all there, and all treasures. (Even a funeral is a treasure of a sort...especially as you have said that they were "uplifting" indicating to me that you are confident that their souls are with the Lord.)
Thanks for joining me again! I love these glimpses...
Sounds and looks like a lovely month. (Funerals...always a time for reflection...) Look at that little granddaughter...no stopping her now!
ReplyDeleteI too love the month of May.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are lovely.
You did indeed have a busy May.
Great to meet up with old friends, love how you turned and swirled around and sat down to a big chat with them.
Happy weekend.
val
May is a pretty month with all the tree blossoms and spring blooms, and the fragrance in the air is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, good times like friends gathering for a reunion and sad times to celebrate a person's life give one a well rounded month of emotions.
A lovely mosaic of May memories.
Podso,
ReplyDeleteI so~o~o love that you do this remeberance each month!!! It makes one realize how full and filled our lives truly are. . .fulfilled!!!
Fondly,
Pat
What a great bunch of pictures of May Days...busy times! I hope your June is just as fun!
ReplyDeleteI think I like May the best of all, too, because it's before the heat and humidity settle in over the area. It's the best my garden's going to look every year. It's also the month of my first born's birthday which will also make the month extra special to me. He wasn't born, though, until the week after Mother's Day so I had to wait a whole year before being feted for that!
ReplyDeleteSounds like your month of May was wonderful.. A yummy cake, a baby's first steps. And birthday celebrations are always fun. Lots of wonderful memories.. Have a happy Month of June and week ahead!
ReplyDeleteLots of wonderful memories. Love the idea of gathering together photos from the month. Helps, me remember all the ways in which we have been blessed. Enjoyed your gathered moments
ReplyDeleteI Love your May moments Dotsie!
ReplyDeleteA two year old's birthday - special!
Sharing celebrations with our little ones fills our hearts with joy!
Do I see a pristine new bathroom - it's lovely.
Wishing you many happy moments in June too.
Shane
Each month is filled with precious moments. I haven't joined the Gathering the Moments group yet, but it's such a lovely way to recap 30 days of the gifts that God gives.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all your pictures but my eye was immediately drawn to your little ballerinas picture. Adorable! Have a wonderful, blessed June :)
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