Friday Farm Favorites: Finding Joy
“Find Joy In Each Day”
~Saint Philip Neri
We all have difficult days that are challenging. However, when we strive to SEE the seemingly small things in our everyday worlds, we often appreciate that there is more joy than we realized. For instance, the beautiful butterfly alight on my great-grandmother’s lilac shrub, the bunny rabbit that visits the courtyard garden almost every afternoon, the flowering cherry tree in the front yard, the sweetness of a lamb’s face, Maud and Dash eagerly waiting to greet company, my grandmother’s beloved purple irises in bloom, and a slumbering Clemmie Cat curled up on my lap. These are just a few things that lift my spirits.
Wishing you a day FULL of small joys!
Categories: Family, Friday Farm Favorites, Gardening, Reflections on Farm Life
fourth generation farmgirl 
What a glorious place! This is my dream someday!
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What a kind and generous thing to say! I dearly love this farm and feel beyond blessed to live here. 🙂
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I used to live in Virginia and I loved it there! I wish I could jump right into the pictures and spend a day there. I would be in heaven! I am so happy for you that God has surrounded you with such beauty. 🙂
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Thank you, Michelle! I’ve lived in Virginia all of my life–mostly on this farm. You are welcome to visit! 🙂
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Thanks! Such a kind offer! 🙂
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great shots! uh oh! bunny is in the garden.
Hello new plants and flowers” “munch, munch”
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Thank you!! You’re funny! I haven’t seen any “munching” so far. He mostly hops into the garden and sits. 🙂
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sits and waits …
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Yes! You’re probably right. He’s scoping out the place and making plans to return after the humans have gone to bed. 😉
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awfully nice of you to buy him lunch … and dinner … and breakfast … and another lunch …
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Yes, yes—I’m very generous! 🙂
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ha ha!
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Happy May Day! What beautiful photos!
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Thank you so much! Happy May Day to you! 🙂
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It’s the small things that really matter. Also, being aware of the beautiful things in life we don’t control and too often take for granted.
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I completely agree with you, Doug. It’s getting into the habit of noticing those “small” things that can have a big impact on enriching our lives. 🙂
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“These are a few of my favourite things…” LOL. Lovely photos of an impressive spring!
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It is a bit “Sound of Music” isn’t it?! Thanks so much! 🙂
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Oh you have got some lovely photos there, and it is sometimes the little joys that bring the greatest pleasure! 🙂
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Many thanks, Judy! I agree! 🙂
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Stunning photos Tonya!! This is the most wonder filled time of year isn’t? I love the photo of the pups eagerly looking over the fence and the photo of Maud the sheep is beautiful! Happy Spring 🙂
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Thank you for such a nice comment, Mel! It is definitely the most beautiful time of year here on Green Hill Farm. Maud and Dash always crack me up when they stand peeking over the gate with their tails wagging. Happy Spring to you, too. 🙂
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Just what I needed to see today- here’s to the small joys! Oh, those dogs peeking over the fence…priceless!
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I’m happy it’s good timing for you! Maud and Dash are quite the “welcome wagon.” Thanks for visiting! 🙂
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You stay here! God, you are lucky. I am mourning the end of the long weekend, and then I see this 🙂 Thank you ❤
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Thank you, Prajakta! I’m really happy you enjoyed it. 🙂 xo
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Very pretty photos. Love the flowers and the butterfly.
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Thank you so much! I was photographing the lilac bloom when the butterfly swooped down into my shot. Lucky timing! 🙂
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Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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