My word  2015 is Notice. I love to observe, but am humbled by how often I realize how much I miss. I’m looking, but not seeing. So this year, my intention is to take notice of what’s happening around me. I’ll post here some of what I notice each week. I look forward to knowing what you’ve Noticed, too!

532.  Fear seems to be a frequent passenger in the car of my life with the MS thing, but I’m trying to make it clear to her that she doesn’t have a license to drive.

533.  Having pumpkin pie on Mari’s birthday is finally beginning to feel like more of a celebration of her life than a pity party for myself.

534.  I’m good with change, unless it affects me.

535.  Brats cooked in the crockpot are delicious ~ who knew?!

536.  I don’t spend nearly enough time enjoying the Lake Waccamaw State Park.  During a recent visit there, I noticed:

537.  A single, glorious yellow flower in sprouting from a dead tree trunk.

538.  More deer tracks than I’ve ever seen before in one area.

539.  Swarming mosquitos are a great metaphor for troublesome thoughts.

540.  It’s such a joy to witness peolpe experience LKW for the first time.

541.  Walking at a slower pace calms my spirit.

542.  Even when I can’t change the circumstances, it’s an honor when someone trusts me with why she’s afraid.

543.  Beginning the annual pre-Thanksgiving-for Christmas filling of Cheap Therapy orders is so.much.fun (especially with Jo).

544.  Gathering treasures to fill Operation Christmas Child boxes is amazing.

What have you noticed lately?