Must Haves
July 8, 2021 | My Jottings
My daughters’ voices
A smooth writing pen
Something good to read
SmartWool socks
A long talk with a friend
Birkenstocks
Eye drops by the bed
Uplifting music in the background
A long warm cardigan
Mentos gum
Stök cold brew coffee
Lavender essential oil and wool dryer balls
My gratitude journal
Water in my Yeti cup all day long
Grandchildren’s mementos 
Acorn slippers
LOC in a hot bath
Time alone
Nest-flix each morning
Cool, dry air
Frazier fir foaming soap
Community Bible Study
Honey in my tea
Birdsong
God’s peace
A to-do list
White vinegar in the washer rinse cycle
Tiny lamp light
Nature shows
Reconciling to the penny
Cardinals outside my window
Plackers floss picks twice a day
Romaine and blue cheese
Early to bed
Windchimes
Trees
The hope of heaven
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What are some of your must-haves?
Many of your must-haves are the same as mine, Julie. 😉
My list would include:
Laughing with my children
Cuddling my husband
Listening to my grandchildren
My dog snuggling up to me
The sound of our grandfather clock – the heartbeat of our home
Rainy days
Books, books and more books
A good night’s sleep (very rare)
Hearing from Father God
The crisp, sweet-tasting air that blesses me on a sunny, cloudless, October morning
Hearing the children playing in the school near us
Touching my pregnant daughter’s belly
Having to look up (literally) to my sons’ faces
Some more books
Singing away to my favourite songs in an empty house/car
Comfortable shoes – quite tricky since I’ve developed metatarsalgia
Carols from Kings on Christmas Eve
Pink peonies
Holding new babies
Being content in doing housework (this has been a long time coming)
The feel of ink gliding over writing paper
And of course … Jesus, always Jesus.
Kay
Oh Kay… your list inspired me so much. You are a blessed woman to be so aware of and grateful for the graces in your life. And your family is so fortunate to have such a woman loving them. xoxo
Big windows that open fully
A view of trees
An open fire to sit by
Porridge with brown sugar and cream
Tea in a china cup
Walking slowly by the sea
Crows
The Tao Te Ching
Herbs growing in the garden
Cathedral evensong
Starlight
I would say Jesus, but I think he’s chilling out with Kay right now
Ahhhh, your list is so beautiful too, Ember. Thank you for sharing these. You made me laugh at your final one — yes, I think He particularly likes Kay’s company! xoxo
Ember … the more the merrier! 😉 xx
Kay
Hahaha — yes Kay. But I still think He’s very, very fond of you. 🙂 xox