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September 7, 2015

A Happy Heart

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Happy Labor Day to one and all.  Whether you are laboring today or not I wish you all a wonderful day.

I said to Chris coming home from church on Sunday that my heart is so happy.  My heart is full and I feel like I don’t deserve to be this happy but I am.

After the past couple of years of spending more time apart from Chris than with him I am loving having him around a little bit more.  Already in the past 2 months we have spent more consecutive days together than we did the past 2 years.  Travel will still be a huge part of his job but knowing that we have this beautiful place to come home to makes it somehow better.

A bonus also is I found out that one of my favorite ministers and former boss has a church in Hendersonville which is only 25 miles from us.  We went to worship at First UMC in Hendersonville on Sunday and got to hear Mark Ralls again.  I wrote about Mark one time as one who “held my heart”.  You can read that post here.  He holds a special place in my heart and I am thrilled that we are so close to his church.

As we sat eating lunch at our new favorite local restaurant, Cedar Mountain Cafe,  where I dined on these delightful pork carnitas I mused about how our lives have changed in the past 8 years. pork carnitas Reflection is good for the soul sometimes, don’t you think?  It makes one look at the past, review and make adjustments if needed.  It also allows one to realize how God’s hand has been at work at times when it is not even realized.  I see that everywhere in our past 8 years.

So today instead of bemoaning the fact that I can’t get the coffee bar set up quite yet due to no mounting hardware (thank you, Ikea) I will focus on the happy things.
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Perhaps things like this that are occurring right in my back yard.  Happy Labor Day, y’all!

 

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  1. BetsyLaughterLifeCoach
    September 07, 2015 at 06:50 am

    I love this Beth Ann!!!! Thank you!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 07, 2015 at 07:09 am

      Thanks for stopping by, Betsy. I know a lot of people can understand the happy heart thing. <3

      Reply
  2. Marla aka Crazy Mom
    September 07, 2015 at 08:18 am

    I am very happy for you!!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 08, 2015 at 07:32 am

      Thank you so very much.

      Reply
  3. treadlemusic
    September 07, 2015 at 08:30 am

    You and Chris have definitely found a/your “Happy Place”!!!!! and, rather than bemoaning the distance that now separates us, I will look forward to an incredible future visit!!! Hugs………………..

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 08, 2015 at 07:32 am

      You know I am counting on that, right? Let us get some renovations done on our little garage apartment and then you are definitely invited!

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      1. treadlemusic
        September 08, 2015 at 07:39 am

        It won’t be anytime soon. Figuring out/planning for our Texas winter is taking a priority at the moment!!! LOL!!!!!

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        1. Beth Ann Chiles
          September 08, 2015 at 07:40 am

          As well it should! Maybe the spring???? That would be perfect!!!!

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          1. treadlemusic
            September 08, 2015 at 07:22 pm

            Maybe-e-e-e-e…………………

  4. donnahup
    September 07, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I’m so so so happy for you! I look forward to the day (sometime soon) that I too can spend more time with Myles than away from him.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 08, 2015 at 07:31 am

      I know that that will be a happy day for you as well. WE make it work however the job is but it does not mean it is always easy, does it? I am getting used to having Chris around more and I must admit I like it. Especially in a new place. It helps.

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  5. Dawn
    September 07, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Isn’t it good when we slow down and realize what a great place we are in both physically and mentally! PS: Fawns help too.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 08, 2015 at 07:28 am

      Yes! It is indeed. I have so much to do to get this house whipped into shape but I am taking it slowly for a change which is kind of nice. It will get done eventually.

      Reply
  6. Priscilla King
    September 07, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    Enjoy the deer…as neighbors they wear out their welcome fast.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 08, 2015 at 07:27 am

      I know. I am sure I will be feeling differently when they start eating my plants but so far they haven’t seemed to like anything that is in the yard. I will definitely be planting things they don’t like. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Darlene
    September 07, 2015 at 03:38 pm

    Here´s to a happy heart, it´s contagious you know! Thanks.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 08, 2015 at 07:26 am

      I want to spread it–that is for sure!

      Reply
  8. Helen Brown
    September 07, 2015 at 04:59 pm

    I am just so happy to see the two of you together again in your new home and nearer to some of your long time friends.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 08, 2015 at 07:26 am

      Thank you. It has been a long time coming and we are really going to enjoy it.

      Reply
  9. Katy Flint
    September 07, 2015 at 08:09 pm

    As much as I miss you, I’m so so so happy that you are happy and content! It makes my heart happy as well!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 08, 2015 at 07:25 am

      Thank you, Katy! I miss you as well but I will be back sometime!

      Reply
  10. Gibber
    September 07, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    I can feel your joy through your post and I’m truly happy for you. The deer are awesome!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 08, 2015 at 07:24 am

      Thanks, Gibber. I feel so blessed and am going to just embrace it for awhile. 🙂

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      1. Gibber
        September 08, 2015 at 10:58 am

        That sounds wonderful!

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        1. Beth Ann Chiles
          September 08, 2015 at 11:22 am

          Yes!

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  11. My Odd Family
    September 08, 2015 at 07:01 am

    Glad your heart is happy! ♥

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 08, 2015 at 07:24 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Jennifer Flaa (@JeniEats)
    September 08, 2015 at 08:28 am

    I’m with Katy-very happy you are happy:)

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 08, 2015 at 10:30 am

      Thank you, Jeni. I feel like I don’t deserve to be this happy but I will embrace it!

      Reply
  13. Mama's Empty Nest
    September 08, 2015 at 10:18 am

    Aw, happy wife, happy life, or so the saying goes. I’m so happy FOR you! Just watch out for those deer, they like to eat the flowers and bushes.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 08, 2015 at 10:29 am

      I know !!! I think I may have to plant a deer garden. 🙂 It is nuts how many there are just roaming around but they are safe here so why wouldn’t they join us? Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  14. Josh
    September 08, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    This is very sweet but there is also the small matter of those carnitas tacos. Those look delicious. I’m so happy for you and yours, life is soo much better when contemplated over choice tacos.

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  15. pattisj
    September 10, 2015 at 12:26 am

    Love the deer. And your lunch looks wonderful!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 10, 2015 at 07:51 am

      The deer are everywhere. Meaning you have to be careful where you walk and where you drive!

      Reply
  16. Rorybore
    September 10, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    love this. So happy for you and to come here and feel so uplifted by your positive outlook and energy!!
    Nature has a way of reminding us of the beauty that’s around us. 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 10, 2015 at 03:04 pm

      Yes–nature does has a way of doing that for me as well. That is a very good thing.

      Reply

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