When I send out birthday cards to my friends, I usually write, "...and on your special day, may you have your hearts' desire". It got me to thinking about my friends in parts near and far, those of you who visit me here at Brynwood, and those who care enough to send me emails...Do you have a Hearts' Desire?I know there are "Miss America" answers like "world peace", "no more pain in the world", and wishes for all mankind, and I don't diminish those, but I wonder if you could have anything in the world for yourself, what would you choose?
If you look at my blog roll, or the list of all the blogs I follow (that aren't in my blog roll), you'll know that I get to see some pretty creative, thoughtful posts on a daily basis. Many people, like me, embrace Valentines Day as a holiday to make and share symbols of their affection for others. And, the giveaway goodness around Blogland right now is truly staggering. (I just realized that very soon - only eight more posts - I'll be writing my 300th message to you! Another cause for celebration!)
What's my Hearts' Desire, you ask? I've already been so blessed. I have a husband who loves me, kids who live happy and productive lives, and grandchildren who are the lights of my life. I have a warm bed to sleep in (and sometimes "oversleep") and food on the table. I have all the toys and trappings in my studio so that I can indulge my creative muse, and I am surrounded by friends and family with whom I can have fun. I can honestly say that I want for nothing. I'm a Lucky Girl that way. (Well, truthfully, there is that small issue about my current weight, but I lost 32 pounds in 2009, and I continue to stay on track, so I'm not going to be hard on myself about that.)
So, my Heart's Desire would be for those I love to be surrounded by people who would do anything for them, who care what happens to them, and who love them unconditionally, and for all of them to be healthy (I learned how important that is over the past two years)...and for them to have their Heart's Desire.
I'd love to know what you would consider your Hearts' Desire. It doesn't have to be anything lofty or grandiose. It might be something as simple as a good night's sleep.
I think I'm going to do something special for one lucky person who leaves a comment today. I don't know what it is...but I promise to think on it and I'll tell you what it is tomorrow. (Kind of sneaky to make a giveaway out of it at the very end of this post, don't you think? giggle) I'll chose one lucky recipient by Random Number Generator at midnight tonight.
May each and every one of you have your Heart's Desire.
Barbara Jean at Treasures From The Heart is having a 700th Post Giveaway! Congratulations, Barbara Jean on such a memorable accomplishment.Giveaway ends on February 14th, and she's going to draw two names from the participants on February 15th. Another generous Valentines Day giveaway for us.
