The sunny begining of fall morning has brought with it the familiar buzz of hummingbirds outside my living room window and I find myself captivated by their graceful movements as they flit around the red plastic feeder. These tiny marvels have been a cherished part of my life since childhood in the long summer months, along with memories of carefree days spent chasing after the ice cream truck, playing with neighborhood friends, and enjoying barbecues with friends and family.
Lately, family gatherings have become a daily activity at Casa Berry. With my youngest daughter’s wedding approaching in October, our home has been abuzz with excitement. Last weekend, we warmly welcomed her soon-to-be in-laws as they visited from Illinois to meet everyone and tour the enchanting wedding venue. Our house was filled to the brim with laughter and love, and I cherished every lively moment of it.
Amidst the joyful chaos, I found a welcome break from my writing endeavors. I’ve been immersed in my new manuscript, Will me a Romance, and my character grappling with the decision of whether to open her heart to the charming new lawyer in town. My own heart aches for her after the trials she’s endured as of late. But she’s strong and capable, so I’m sure she will find happiness in the end.
As I take a drink of my ginger tea and gaze out at the hummingbirds, a delivery driver has arrived with packages, likely the long-awaited bridesmaids’ gifts. My guest room closet overflows with wedding preparations, including the exquisite bridal OK so that dress. Each time I add something to the collection, it brings back memories of my daughter’s childhood days in that room when the closet was adorned with her art supplies and toys. Time flies by so quickly, and I find myself emotional at the thought of it. Better not dwell for long, as tears threaten to blur my vision. I can almost hear my daughter playfully scolding me for being so sentimental.
A knock on the door signals it’s time to conclude this blog post. I hope you are relishing the simple joys that bring happiness into your own life today and yesteryear. To me, they are what make our human journey worth it all.
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