Reflections from Mama Liz

Posted By @ Aug 30th 2011 4:00pm In: Inspirational

This post written on Saturday August 27, 2011.

What a beautiful day to be alive!

As I sit on my porch, I begin to ponder. Boyd is inside watching golf and I'm sitting out here with nature. I'm pondering what is about this porch this intrigues me.

There is a nice warm breeze and I have such a peaceful beautiful view.

Our porch is elevated -- this makes my view even better and the breezes better.

photo - view from porch of Wilson walking in back yard

There is a lake that touches our back yard -- I can see the water thru the branches of gorgeous oak trees, many of which Boyd have planted.

I can also see my grandson, Wilson, taking one of his many walks around the property.

The tree branches swaying gently in the breeze makes for such a relaxing feeling.

In my view as I look towards the lake are 2 bird houses -- bird sitting on the top and another bird flying in and out.

We have hundreds of birds on our property -- it is indeed a bird's paradise. Have all types from the small hummingbird to eagles who stop in for frequent visits. You will always hear birds singing. A beautiful red bird just touched down on the banister.

Also, we have 2 horses -- can't see them from where I'm sitting, but I can hear therm -- neighing & running in the pasture.

There are 6 dogs and 2 cats --- as of now, I don't see or hear any of the dogs or the cats, but at any time one could stroll by.

Grandchildren live next door, so I can hear them laughing as they play with their friends -- I hear the basketball bouncing on the court as Owen, grandson, is playing basketball.

My porch is a place where I:

can be quiet --
can be calm --
can feel at peace with God and the universe --
can have private meaningful conversations with Boyd
can enjoy Eliza ,granddaughter, (grandsons have gotten older and don't visit me on the porch much anymore)
can enjoy Claude's (son) visits
can enjoy Liza (daughter) & Art's (son-in-law) visits
can enjoy best friends as we sit and sip wine while enjoying each others' company
can sit with Ann Loadholt for hours and never get tired

When the world is crazy and hectic, my porch is not. I truly love my porch and am appreciative that Boyd built it for us. This is where I can be me.

photo of the words "wonderful, wonderful"