Even when things don't seem to be going well, I believe that you can always find a bright spot or two in life. I've done a little looking at my own challenges and was able to find some bright spots among mine. Here they are:
Bright Spot 1 - Craig
Craig is feeling better and was able to eat a bit yesterday. He is no longer dizzy and can stand and walk around without pausing to catch his equilibrium. He even took Pepper for a walk around the block last night!
Bright Spot 2 - Tsao's Kindness
Because Craig was so much improved, I felt comfortable keeping an appointment I had with my friend, Tsao, for a pedicure. She and I have been friends since 2006 when I first walked into her nail salon. Tsao had spent the last month visiting family in Vietnam and had brought me back a gift, a red swan pin. Of course, I put it on and we had to take a selfie together. (Bright Spot 2A. LOL)
When she finished my toes, she went back into the storeroom for a moment, then came out and held up a small bottle, asking if she could massage that knot on my shin. She wanted to see if she could get the swelling down. (Bright Spot 2B.) Tsao was gentle, but it hurt, and so she stopped. (I have an appointment later this morning to have that lump checked.)
Bright Spot 3 - a New Iron!
My new iron arrived and I was able to get back to the sewing table.
I was very pleased with how the new iron worked and in being able to finish this order for a customer.
Bright Spot 4 - Heath's Availability
As of this morning, Heath is still available. The Othello mold is one of Breyer's most popular, and the fact that he is not yet sold out means that Breyer has increased production numbers so that more people can add him to their collections. I love that.
Bright Spot 5 - Brighty!
Aside from the 2021 Vintage Collectors Club Nugget, I have never had a Brighty in my collection. That changed when I went antiquing last week. Not only did I find the HR cat, Quan Yen, and some Nancy Drew books for Lisa, but I found my first Brighty.
He sat there on the shelf like he was saying, "You're not going to leave me behind, are you?" (Those ears! Those eyes!)
He wasn't chalky; he was just a plain old regular little Brighty.
And I kinda fell in love with him. For the first time ever, I could see why collectors love him so.
Besides, he reminded me a bit of the donkey I took care of from 7th grade until I graduated from high school.
Jose was a stinker, but he was a cute stinker, especially when he cantered around braying.
Bright Spot 6 - Finishing the Give Away
The Give Away will end tonight (Thursday, February 8) at 11:59 PM Eastern.
You can enter by posting a comment on each blog post since (and including) Friday, February 2 when the Give Away was first announced. You can comment on just one blog post or on them all, the choice is yours.
I will draw tomorrow or Saturday and post the results that day.
Some of these bright spots may seem odd to you, but they truly were things that lifted my spirits or made me smile. If you are down or blue, I hope you can find some of your own "Brighty" spots, too.
Great post Lynn! There are always bright spots if we take the time to look. Thank you for reminding us to look. The old book looks neat!
ReplyDeleteBrighty spots is too good of a pun not to groan at, at least for model horse peeps. I have never collected the Brighty mold, but I can understand a little better why he's so appealing.
ReplyDeleteI love your positive attitude and that has to speed your recovery. I have the Christmas Brighty. Every time I get him out I smile at his cute little boots.
ReplyDeleteBetsy in WI
So many bright spots! I know sometimes it is hard to find them.
ReplyDeleteThere’s a thread on blab called “Three Things” where people are encouraged to share three things that they’re grateful for each day. Sometimes it’s easy, when the sun is shining, and the kitties are happy, etc. But boy earlier this week, when we were in our third or fourth day of non-stop rain, and one of our cats got out without us knowing, and I was worried about the condition of my horses stall… it was really hard to find something!
Honestly, I spent a little time in prayer, including each of our animals. And shortly after… My husband lets Nitro into the house! (The stinker) Then the manager at the stable called to let us know that they moved our horses into drier stalls. And the next day the rain stopped, and we have sunshine! 💕