A child's delight

8/1/2024

Dear blog friends,

It's been quite a week, and because of all that happened, I've not been on social media. Hubby's son needed emergency surgery, and our plans adjusted to be nearby. He is doing well, no problems, but I'm behind on everything. I will try to visit your sites, but it may take me a while. 🌞

When we were driving through the mountains, I got a wonderful text message from our neighbor. I had invited them to use the garden freely. As it happened, they walked over to our yard, and their grandson spotted the pumpkins. He was super happy. They took the photo below and texted it to us. Isn't it the sweetest!!

A child's smile and laughter can lift our spirits like nothing else. Don't you agree? ❤️

sunburnt vegetables

tomatoes and broccoli

ready for harvest

children celebrate with glee

it's time to pick the pumpkins

Have a wonderful weekend. I've missed you!

37 Comments

Liz Gauffreau link

8/2/2024 04:18:25

I love your tanka! Of course, I agree.

Gwen

8/2/2024 06:03:26

Thank you, Liz. 🌞

Priscilla Bettis link

8/2/2024 06:07:56

I'm glad your husband's son is doing well after his surgery. Cute kid-n-pumpkin picture!

Gwen

8/2/2024 07:59:02

Thank you, Priscilla. He's doing well, but it was a scare. As for the cute kid, he makes me smile every day! 🌞

Daniel Antion link

8/2/2024 06:12:20

Family first, Gwen. Take care of your loved ones. I wish him all the best.

Your poem is wonderful and perfect timing, as we are beginning to harvest from our garden.

I hope you have a great weekend, and everyone continues to get healthy.

Gwen

8/2/2024 08:00:36

Thank you so much, Dan. I look forward to photos of your garden. My tomatoes are ripening now -- fun to see. 🌞

Annette Aben

8/2/2024 08:26:26

Awesome on all counts! A successful surgery/healing.... the garden serving a great purpose... PUMPKINS and a happy child!!!

Gwen

8/2/2024 08:46:32

Yes!! Thank you for the cheers, Annette. A happy ending/beginning. 🌞

Pete Springer link

8/2/2024 08:55:53

Life continually throws us curveballs. I'm glad things went well with your hubby's son's unexpected surgery. We're still riding on cloud nine after our first extended time with our ten-week old grandson. The joy on a child's face reminds us to soak it in and not worry about all those bumps in the road.

Gwen

8/2/2024 13:36:34

So true, Pete -- soak it in. Grandkids are an amazing gift. ❤️

Jacqui link

8/2/2024 09:03:34

How thoughtful of you and them!

Gwen

8/2/2024 13:41:34

Thank you, Jacqui. I thought I'd have a pumpkin or two, but I've got a dozen or more. Same goes for squash. I've a huge harvest of various types of squash. In my younger years, I'd be creative and do a lot of baking/freezing. Now I give them away. 😄

Jan Sikes

8/2/2024 09:22:01

I'm so glad to hear your step-son is doing well, Gwen. Life can sure throw us some curve balls. Love the photo and Tanka! Hugs!

Gwen

8/2/2024 13:42:34

Thanks so much, Jan. He's doing well now, at home and resting. 🌞

Teagan Riordain Geneviene link

8/2/2024 09:57:12

Gwen, I can see how that photo would have made your day. Thanks for sharing it. I hope your son is recovering quickly. The words "emergency" and "surgery" -- either one is scary enough alone, but both in one sentence... not something anybody likes to hear. Big hugs.

Gwen

8/2/2024 13:45:53

Thank you very much, Teagan, for the kind words. Dan's at his home now and happy to just rest. 🌞

John Howell link

8/2/2024 12:54:49

I'm glad Larry's son is okay. That is the cutest photo. That pumpkin is just about his size.

Gwen

8/2/2024 13:49:01

😊 I thought the same, John. It's a perfect size for him. I told him to pick a few more, and he was ecstatic.

Thomas Wikman link

8/2/2024 17:04:19

You are right the smile and laughter of a child can really lift our spirits. I am glad to hear your husband's son is doing well. You wrote a beautiful poem.

Gwen

8/2/2024 17:19:41

Thank you, Thomas. I so appreciate your kind words. Hope all is well with you and yours. 🌞

Yvette M Calleiro link

8/3/2024 17:15:15

Great poem, Gwen! It's so nice that you share your bounty. I hope your hubby's son heals quickly.

Yvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

Gwen

8/3/2024 18:48:10

He's the cutest little guy. I'm delighted to share the bounty. 🌞

Colleen link

8/4/2024 12:25:44

Oh, this tanka is so sweet, Gwen. I hope your son is doing well and that he is on the mend. Have a great week. ❤️

Gwen

8/5/2024 14:51:56

Thank you, Colleen. He's doing well - just taking it easy and resting. ❤️

msjadeli link

8/4/2024 14:06:20

Gwen, nobody wants to have surgery but it sounds like your husband's son needed it and that it went well.

The pic of the neighbor kid with a pumpkin makes my day.

Gwen

8/5/2024 14:53:00

Thank you so much. Ms. Jade. I love the photo as well -- it made me so happy. 😊

Sally cronin link

8/4/2024 15:01:38

I hope your husband's son is doing well Gwen and a lovely Tanka...and garden next door... ♥

Gwen

8/5/2024 14:54:08

Thank you, Sally. The little guy's joy is mine as well. 🌞

willowdot21 link

8/4/2024 22:27:55

Gwen when we have worries and problems it's the little things that help us you are so right a smile a work a thoughtful text and photo. I love your poem too it warms me.
I hope your stepson is well on the mend and your problems are less 💜💜

Gwen

8/5/2024 14:55:29

Thank you so much, Willow. He's doing well now, just has to rest. And, the little boy is having fun harvesting the pumpkins. Warms my heart! 😊

Robbie Cheadle

8/6/2024 04:22:47

This is a really cute poem. I hope you step son will recover quickly.

Gwen

8/6/2024 13:10:16

Thank you, Robbie. He is doing well -- just resting and recovering. 🌞

D. Wallace Peach link

8/6/2024 08:36:28

I'm so sorry to hear about your stepson's emergency surgery. And I'm glad to hear it was nothing serious. Of course, you need to follow your heart through the difficult time s and just skip all other concerns.

And the photo is precious; your poem a smiler. Loved it.

Gwen

8/6/2024 13:11:22

Thank you, Diana. My little neighbor is a cutie and always manages to lift our spirits. 😊

Lauren Scott link

8/7/2024 08:06:36

Your poem is delightful, Gwen, and so is the photo! I hope your hubby's son heals smoothly. xo

Jules link

8/12/2024 14:15:12

I haven't done anything with pumpkins in a long while.
I've seen some interesting varieties though, goose neck and some that look like snakes! And the verigated colored ones are nice too.

All the best for a speedy recovery!! We had a family member end up in the emergency room today... we are still awaiting news. They are in another state. Life happens.

Melissa Lemay link

9/4/2024 23:13:45

A bright and delightful tanka.🤗

A child's delight

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