I wrote this blog a few weeks ago and today seems like the perfect day to post it… so much to be thankful for;-)…

I’d been sitting on the back deck thinking about what a gift this space is…

it is my own lake/cottage/cabin vacation space… recently, one of the people who come to mow for me, mentioned what a lovely yard it was and how they didn’t think they could stay in the house, lol…

I get teased because most days I put all the chair cushions out and even the decorative cushions, although there will only be me in the garden… but it looks so lovely when everything is set up…

throughout the day I move from area to area as I follow the shade… and, of course, the views are different in each space…

I am loving the hammock chair, which is a replacement for the hammock lounger that I’ve had for a number of years… this new one fits my body much better…

the flowers blooming also make me happy and I enjoy checking to see what has a new bud, or if there is a caterpillar on the parsley or milkweed… listening and watching the birds who stop by for a snack, drink or bath… watching the fish as they swim around in the pond…

and this year, the amazing number of water lily flowers that just keep on popping up and opening throughout the day…

I realize what a blessing this wonderful sanctuary is, and that I have the time to enjoy it;-)…

an all-summer-long vacation;-)…