Friday, July 26, 2024

Finding JOY

I stopped and took this photo of the banana trees at a neighbor's house, while giving Beau his Sunday Ride and park visit.

 We had banana trees and bananas before the drought. This neighbor must have a well to water with. Enlarge to see the hand of bananas. everything is GREEN and that brings me joy. We have had 2 weeks of rain almost every day. 

Beau, my greatest source of JOY. Some of you might not know Beau, he has his own blog. He loves his grazing buffet, at the back yard faucet. Also all of our dogs have pages under tabs on this blog. The sidebar has my 3 blog links. Beau and all our angel dogs are on FourpawsEtc and today has a Dear Beau Letter of Joy


The Moses in the cradle gives me joy 

Moss Roses give me Joy

the thorn tree at the building next door to our vet's office gives me joy each time I park under it


Winston gave me Joy when he sat on my lap, Beau gave me joy with his head on my tummy. Sunshine gave me joy in our backyard. Beau is Dane/Catahoula and Winston is a Great Dane/Mastiff and belongs to my cousin Shari.






Today we join Final Friday Feature and Nature Friday


20 comments:

  1. The simple and natural things give you joy. And that's really just as it should be!! You are down to earth and REAL.

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  2. Hari Om
    Seconding Ginny's comment! YAM xx

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  3. Beau gives us joy...and so do you

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  4. Sunshine and Dogs give me joy too. I love both Winston and Beau!
    I love all your photos, the banana trees are awesome.
    Love your plants! Take care, have a great day!

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  5. This is one joy filled post. It's the little things that bring joy the most. I know that having that banana tree in my back yard would give me joy. That would be awesome.

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  6. It’s amazing (well, not really) the difference the rain makes. Greenery all around is a pleasing sight.

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  7. Most people do not seem to appreciate all the joy there is in life, but you, Sandra, are not in that group. You DO know how to appreciate the world all around you. Rain is a wonderful thing and glad you have been getting more recently.

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  8. You are spreading JOY today! I love seeing your big bundle of joy and the pretty plants in your neighborhood. We are getting those little pop up showers here, too!

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  9. I too am glad that the rain has ended the drought for you. Green is so beautiful.
    Love your JOY filled post today.
    I have Joy that its not going to be quite so hot today, Early morning shift at Lynne's. Sitting outside early will sure make it more pleasant.
    Sue

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  10. What JOY-full glimpses into your life!
    That banana tree is something else, isn't it? I wonder if folks don't come around and help themselves. I'm cracking up at the tree's hand covering up the speed limit.

    Yes, our fur babies always give us joy. We're headed to the girls' vet for their 'annual' in a few minutes; I'll have to see if I can spy any joy there.

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  11. Hi Sandra :=)
    This a joyous post,and most of the things that bring us joy are free! I once told you that you were a real person, because of your attitude to life and to others. You enjoy the simple things in life, things that might be overlooked by others but you can find joy in a shadow, and light reflecting off a rain drop. You bring us joy!

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  12. What a fun FFF joy in simple things is the best.
    Hugs to you all.
    Took an EMW this morning got off track on the blogs I visit before 7 am
    Hugs to you all
    Cecilia

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  13. Doggie's give me joy too! Boy, are Dane's H U G E or what!? I wouldn't want that Vet or food bill for him! lol Fun post. Hope your day was joyful and lovely. 💙

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  14. I saw the bananas. I'm glad you are getting some rain. The moss roses look lovely.

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  15. Every green is looking so good now and Beau is always such a joy for us to see too!

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  16. I think if you give joy to others - it will come right back to YOU!

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  17. I love this and you spread the joy with your blog.

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  18. Loving your list of things that bring you joy. Those dogs are HUGE! - Your blog brings joy to my day.

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