TRULY, I’M THANKFUL By Pat Garcia @pat_garcia @RRBC_Org @RRBC_RWISA #WritingCommunity @TheIWSG #RomanceReaders #bloggers

Turned over in bed this morning and noticed the sun had not yet risen. It reminded me that the earth is rotating slowly as it prepares my part of the world for the engulfing winter months ahead. Autumn is here; the more we move out of it, the cooler it gets. The temperature in my bedroom made me aware that winter patiently stood at the door, waiting to enter, and I covered my head and snoozed for fifteen minutes before I got up.  

The seasons of the year we humans cannot change, and I’m happy about that. Our man-controlled abusive interference with nature is limited to manipulating the time so that we gain an hour in summer, and the day is longer, but we get that hour back in winter, making the days long, dark, and sometimes dreary.

The environment is a mystery. Its wonders are secrets hidden in the pockets of the Heavens. This morning, I had the opportunity to snooze for fifteen minutes and then the pleasure of seeing the Heavens light up and unfold as the sun rose, and for that, I Am Thankful.

Have a lovely week, everyone!

Shalom shalom

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11 thoughts on “TRULY, I’M THANKFUL By Pat Garcia @pat_garcia @RRBC_Org @RRBC_RWISA #WritingCommunity @TheIWSG #RomanceReaders #bloggers”

  1. Patty Perrin – Florida – Author of Teen/YA SciFi Adventure and Inspirational Non-Fiction, I'm an avid reader, happily married to the love of my life, a mom and gramma and a light and salty follower of Jesus Christ. I grew up an Army Brat in Europe, had no television, and subsequently read books for entertainment in-between adventures that my parents never knew about. My TETRASPHERE series is one I would have loved reading as a teen, which is why I wrote it. I still enjoy the Teen/YA genre, along with SciFi, Fantasy, Time-Travel, some Romance, Mystery, and a few non-fiction categories. If it has print, I will read it. If I can squeeze it into my Kindle, I will read it. You can find out more at www.ptlperrin.org.
    Patty Perrin says:

    Hi, Pat! Your lovely reflections of the coming winter and the pleasure of sleeping in and seeing the sunrise made my day. Since I’m not a fan of winter, I’m happy to live in a place where the only real indication of changing seasons is the waning daylight, and those few and far-between days when a cool front drops the humidity and slightly cools the atmosphere. Our winter starts late and ends early, and the coldest it gets is in the 40s Fahrenheit during a few scattered nights. I miss the changing colors of Fall, and I hope you get to enjoy them to the fullest. The true winter you get in Germany has its own beauty despite the cold, and I’m happy for you that you can experience it. Your post reminded me that within each season, we live only one day at a time, and what a joy it is to sleep in a few minutes and see the sunrise.

    1. Good Afternoon, Patty,
      Thank you, Patty. I don’t usually take the time to sleep in. My body wakes and says it is time to rise. Yesterday morning was special. It seemed like all was right with the world, and I wanted to enjoy it. I hear you when it comes to winter. I don’t care for winter at all.
      I love the way you gave a bit of wisdom at the end of your comment because what you said is so true. Within each season, we live only one day at a time. This is so true, and when we realize that, each day becomes more valuable than a pot of gold.
      Take care, my friend.
      Shalom shalom

  2. My sister-in-law Betty and niece Shakeeta visited us this weekend. We were thrilled to see each other again: 5 years have passed since my brother’s funeral. Yes, thankful for that visit and the fact that temps are no longer roasting us in Florida.

    Oh, and grateful to be featured on RRBC’s Zoom call this weekend. I am honored, Pat! 😀

    1. Good Afternoon, Marian,
      Thank you for visiting. I can feel the excitement of seeing your sister-in-law and niece. Time goes by so quickly. I have told my family that I won’t stay away as long as I did the last time. Although it could not be avoided, it was long.

      Marian, our small team, was happy to feature your book on our show. I really enjoy working with this team. We do our best to make the authors from RRBC shine in their truth and diligence in their writing.

      Also, I have just received the approval from Amazon, Germany. My review is live there.
      Take care.
      Shalom shalom

      1. Pat, I just checked and I don’t see your review from Germany. Maybe it takes a little while to “migrate” from there to the US. Thanks again! 😀

  3. J.Q. Rose – After writing feature articles in magazines, newspapers, and online magazines for over fifteen years, J.Q. Rose entered the world of fiction. Her mysteries published by BWL Publishing are Terror on Sunshine Boulevard, Dangerous Sanctuary, and Deadly Undertaking. She returned to her first love of writing non-fiction with eBooks on gardening and writing and an inspiring interactive eBook for MG girls, Girls Succeed: Stories Behind the Careers of Successful Women. After presenting workshops on Life Storytelling for 20 years, JQ used the lessons she shared with her participants to pen her memoir, Arranging a Dream: A Memoir.The inspiring story takes place in 1975-1976 when we moved to West Michigan to purchase a floral shop. We did not know anything about running a business, designing flowers or operating a commercial greenhouse business. Blogging, photography, Pegs and Jokers board games and travel are the things that keep her out of trouble. She and her husband spend winters in Florida and summers up north with their two daughters, two sons-in-law, four grandsons, one granddaughter, two grand dogs, four grand cats, and one great-grand bearded dragon.
    J.Q. Rose says:

    Thank you for your poetic prose. That’s what I would call your lovely blog post this a m. Glad we have the choice of allowing us a little extra time for snoozing. Enjoy your day!

    1. Good Afternoon, JQ,
      Thank you for visiting, and thank you for the lovely compliment. I really do like writing in the morning hours. It awakens so much within me.
      Wishing you a lovely week.
      Shalom shalom

  4. Stories by Karen – USA – Black began writing in 2010, combining imagination and experience to weave dramatic plots with believable characters in descriptive contemporary settings. She writes in a variety of genres, her character-driven storylines filled with adventure and drama in real-life situations. A four-legged character appears in most of her publications, a testament to her passion for animals. The author of novels, novelettes, and short stories, her books have received awards from Readers’ Favorite, Page Turner Awards, Literary Titan, International Impact, and KCT International Literary, along with accolades from Kirkus Reviews. Black lives in the United States with her husband, and two alien creatures disguised as cats. One of them, her muse, is rumored to be ET’s second cousin. The rumor, however, has not been confirmed.
    Katen black says:

    I love the changing seasons and fall is my favorite! Have a lovely week, Pat!

    1. Good Evening, Karen,
      Thank you for dropping by. Yes, I understand why people love the autumn months because I love them too, but I am not a friend of winter. Enjoy your favorite season. I am happy for you.
      Shalom shalom

  5. maurabeth2014 – Writer of fiction with a touch of suspense and romance. Avid reader, walker, old movie watcher, caffeine drinker, candy muncher (yeah, I said it). #RRBC_RWISA
    maurabeth2014 says:

    What a lovely start to my day you gave me, Pat, as I read your words, so beautifully crafted, and envisioned the start to my own day. It is rainy and grey here, due to a hurricane winding its way up our coast, but still the morning has beauty in it. Thank you and enjoy your day!

    1. Good Morning, Maura Beth,
      Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy your morning as much as I enjoyed mine.
      Take care.
      Shalom shalom

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