Yesterday I was feeling out of sorts. Blah. Not physically sick but emotionally restless. I tried exercising and that didn’t fix it. I ate healthy food all day to no avail. Typically I wake up each morning in a happy state ready to tackle the day with lots of focused energy. I was wandering around aimlessly trying to pin point what was bothering me.
Have you had one of those days where you are on the verge of weeping? Well, that was me. I felt like I was ready to have a good cry, yet I couldn’t understand why.
That afternoon I got a call from my friend, Janie, who wanted to spontaneously meet me at Whitfill Nursery as she needed flowers for her garden. I LOVE Whitfill Nursery and enjoying a sunny day surrounded by plants, flowers and a dear friend sounded like what I needed.
Maybe I was missing all the wonderful activity from the holidays-where the house was filled with my children, their friends and laughter. Maybe I was just overtired…
But spending time with my dear friend filled my soul. As she loaded her cart with bedding plants, I took some of these photos. Nothing like the simplicity and beauty of nature to help reset your compass.
I believe that situations and people cross your path when you need it most. We went into the Garden Shop at Whitfill where Maya Angelou‘s words of wisdom jumped out at me.
Janie had no idea that asking me to join her in flower shopping would make me feel better. The warm greetings and conversation from both Janis and Patti at Whitfill help ease my weepiness. Being around the friends, flowers and sunshine was my soul food.
The saying at our house is “in order to be a good friend you have to have good friends”. I feel so blessed to have dear friends who enter my life at the most random times, but always when needed. At the end of the day, companionship and great conversation was my medicine. This is balm for my soul.
Do something nice for a friend today. You never know if they need you.
T.O. says
Love this honest post — at some point every January, I seem to go through similar feelings. But your photos bring such joy. Reminds me I have an old bird bath which I’ve been wanting to transform with planted succulants … but keep putting off. Think a visit to Whitfill is in the cards.
Gabie - Tea End Blog says
This is an amazing and encouraging story! I am so happy your friend decided to call you up. We all feel “off” at times and it is always nice when you can find refreshment.
Friendship is such a lovely relationship! I love the quote by Maya Angelou also because it’s so true!
I am happy for you and I am happy to know that you were feeling better afterwards. May your friends continue to be there for you and you, them!
Thank you so much for sharing!
Mary Crozier says
Gabie,
You feel like such a friend to me, too! I am so glad we have connected electronically. Each time I try a new tea I think of you! Blogging has created such wonderful connections in my life that I am most grateful.
Gabie - Tea End Blog says
Aw! Thank you! Likewise and yes, blogging is neat like that. Thanks for your kind words. 🙂
Annie Ender says
Thank you for sharing this. Those words resonate with me each day. The world is a good place because of you.
Mary Crozier says
🙂
Barbara Hinske says
Such a wonderful post! Thank you for being brave enough to share it. LOVE that M.A. quote!
Cindy says
Very true Mary!
Polly says
Such a beautiful post Mary! A great way to start my day ❤️