Your Delightful Surprise
Thank you Notes #45
“I wait for what comes and experience the joy and delight of the unexpected.” ― Diane L. Dunton
Nature and life can always surprise and delight us if we allow them. Upon going for a little stroll in our garden, I came upon bright spots of color. Each one brightened my outlook and helped me realize the beauty of life.
Around every corner I found something emerging from its winter slumber, awaiting my gaze.
When I found mint sprigs sprouting up to greet me, I delighted in their fresh scent wafting through the wisps of cold, clear air. Kneeling down to experience life was like a prayer to the universe.
Slow down and notice everything around you. Volunteer plants as I like to call them are like loving guests in our Earth’s home. Wherever they choose to root themselves, it brings me joy.
Every year more little surprises come up, and it fills my heart with glee. The abundance all around us has provided once again.
From the purple violets and green mint to the bright pink stalks of rhubarb, our garden is alive and ready to bring forth new growth.
We greet the spring with grace and love. Many surprises await us this time of year. I invite you to ponder these.
This week’s theme is:
Surprise and Delight
What things or experiences have surprised or delighted you in life?
We look forward to your poems, stories, and articles about this topic.
Let us welcome our new writer
Thank you ever so much to my fellow editors Lorena of Sharing Randomly and Ellie Jacobson. I appreciate both of you for your work and dedication here every day! You both are the BEST!
A note from Trista:
I am writing this ahead of time, but Monday, February 21st will be my first day at my new job working at a local hotel helping with their breakfast service.
Thank you all for your support, kindness, and friendship as I make this transition in life. I have a new schedule and it includes time for writing and reading your stories each day.
I appreciate your amazing patience in this process. This week I was many days behind on responding to comments and reading. Yet, I know there is grace for all of this.
Each of you is a part of my family here on Medium and time spent here each day is like coming home. Thank you for all you do.
In my family here it has surprised and delighted me how much my husband and son have embraced helping more with chores. My son was actually excited to vacuum and mop. Who knew?
Life is always here to support us with love and I send you all light today and always,
Trista
Thank you to all of our wonderful writers here at Thank You Notes:
Annelise Lords Thank you, Annelise, for the joy you bring with your words and creativity. I love the message you share here.
Amanda Laughtland Thank you, Amanda, for sharing a slice of paradise with us on your vacation in California. It warmed my heart thinking of your adventures! Also, thank you for sharing a farming story full of gratitude!
Brittany Renee Thank you, Brittany, for sharing such lovely writing this week. It was a joy to hear about your love for moms, coffee, and your tips for being a better human. We appreciate you!
Sade Tolani Thank you, Sade, for gracing us with your loving three-line letters. Each one touches our hearts!
Karen Schwartz Thank you, Karen, for sharing your amazing flying adventure and the gratitude you have for the experience. I appreciate your fantastic stories!
Nancy Blackman Thank you, Nancy, for sharing the joy you bring through your stories and photos of nature. It brings a smile to my face!
Uwem Daniels Thank you, Uwem, for sharing the love you have for your daughters and how thankful you were to see them. It brings love to the surface.
KM Fullerton Thank you, KM, for sharing the loving legacy of your friend and co-worker. What a wonderful way to honor her memory!
Lady Dr. Gabriella Korosi Thank you, Gabriella, for sharing these beautiful pieces of nature, gratitude, and joy with us. Your poetry, singing, and mantras bring happiness to the heart.
Lucia Landini Thank you, Lucia, for sharing your wonderful news. We are overjoyed with you!
Kris Bedenian Thank you, Kris, for sharing how we can choose to be happy or huffy in our daily interactions with others. Your tea party idea has my mind spinning with lovely ideas. Thank you for your joy!
Dr. Preeti Singh Thank you, Dr. Preeti, for the story of your nature walk. It is wonderful to be grateful for all we are given in this beautiful life!
Juana Flor Thank you, Juana, for sharing tips on how to wake up for a grateful and loving morning. I love all your ideas!
Alison Levine Thank you, Alison, for sharing this heartwarming story of a special book and author with us. You are such a loving teacher!
Trista Signe Ainsworth Thank you all for all the love and support this week and beyond! You are all family to me!
Thank you to all of our Thank You Notes Writers:
Melissa Herb, Lady Dr. Gabriella Korosi, Brittany Renee, KM Fullerton Bridie D, Alison Levine, Drashti Shroff, Uwem Daniels, Jesse Wilson, Maia Thom, Emily Forman, Gaurav Jain, Rodney Brazier, Carrie Kolar, Tamil, Bingz Huang, Danielle Hestand, Liberty Forrest, Author, Maria H. Khan, Umme Salma, Rachel Idi, Sheryll James, Robert “Robbie” Walker, Kelly Aluna Martone, Sade Tolani, Adrienne Parkhurst, Fit$, Sally Prag, Elin Melaas, Monoreena Acharjee Majumdar, Pam Lilak, Sorina Raluca Băbău, Tonya S. Ware, Aemen Farooq, Brown Boi, Carrie, Lucia Landini, Karen Schwartz, Karen Madej, Winston, Dazzling Shene, Norlisa Alias, Donnette Anglin, Penelope Mayfield, Pierce McIntyre, Amanda Laughtland, Neha Sandhir S, Shivi Puri, Adelia Ritchie, Amy Marley, Anthony O’Dugan, A Rustic Mind (Manali Desai), Ashley Nicole, Aurora Eliam, CMP, Kris Bedenian, Bob Jasper, Bhavna Narula, B.R. Shenoy, Brajendra Kumar, Carolyn Hastings, Destiny S. Harris, Gurpreet Dhariwal, Scot Butwell, VIRGO, Donna Brown, Desiree Driesenaar, Elle How, Ellie Jacobson ✍🏻, Fiza Ameen, Gauri Sirur, Ija Mei, Indubala Kachhawa, Jenine Bsharah Baines, JoAnn Ryan, John C. Davis, Juana Flor, Pene Hodge, Katie Michaelson, Kyomi O’Connor, Lanu Pitan, Lucia Sugafield, Maryam B. Mirza, Mark Hackett, Mulan, Natalie B. Kemp, Niru, palvi sharma, Penofgold, Dr. Preeti Singh, Sanjit Sengupta, Sara Ali, Susan Poole, Shirley Jones Luke, Sahil Patel, Annelise Lords, Tree Langdon, Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, Yana Bostongirl, Dee S White, Deborah Barchi, Sharing Randomly, Nancy Blackman, pockett dessert, Haley Whitehall, Arbab Z.
