The little things

Many little things made up my week and made it much more bearable. I have been looking for the perfect all red maple tree on my way to town. While every day, the beautiful path of hardwoods changed each day, I watched leaves dance to the ground along the highway. Never found that completely crimson tree until yesterday on my way to a friend's. I took Lake Shore Drive and there it was, the most beautiful maple tree I have ever seen. The leaves were almost neon red and it appeared that every single leaf on it was painted. I don't know if I have ever noticed such an array of fall color like I have this year. Maybe it's age, maybe it's that life has slowed down a bit, maybe I am looking for God while I go through this hard time, or maybe because I am enjoying it for my Grandma. Spring has always been my favorite season, but this fall has been magnificent.
A friend called me to invite me to join her book club. It was just a small gesture to her, but made me feel like I am still part of the outside world! Of course I had to decline for now- there's just not a portion of the day where I could fit reading into. Ah, I long for the days when I can rejoin my circle on a more regular basis.
Another friend, Sarah, called to catch up this week too. She's a new mom again, and I know how hard it is to find the extra time to just call up a friend, so that was very sweet.
Dad called to say hello and ask about the addition. I was so groggy from not sleeping all week, but appreciated his thoughtfulness too.
Tayton, Katia, and I had a rough week with a bad cold that really has been with us for about two weeks. Katia and Tayton had a bad cough with theirs. Today, my mom said a special prayer for Tayton and I and we both took a nap! It was only for an hour, a little thing that made me feel so much better and him too.
It's the little things that help you keep going and look forward to another day.