As the name of my blog indicates, I spend a lot of time thinking about home. Of course, my Heavenly Home is the one that is eternal, so that’s where I need to lay up my treasures, and that’s the one I’m striving for. But in the meantime, I have been given this tiny piece of the here-and-now—this home on the edge of town, this family, this neighborhood—in which to serve Him. And, though this is in the earthly realm, I want the things that happen here to be investments in the Heavenly realm.



Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Small Details


I have been pondering the small things today.

In a blog post, my friend Lorrie (whose slice-of-life blog is a feast for the eyes and the mind) shared something that she had recently read . . . that satisfaction is found most in the small details of life.



And that stirred my thoughts about some small things that have brought me satisfaction lately. I'll name a few. 

🌿A slow Saturday morning, beginning with Ron and me drinking our coffee in the sunroom.

🌿A drive along the water. 

🌿Putzing around the house. 

🌿A surprise message from a friend . . . just because. 

🌿Doing laundry in my new laundry closet. 

🌿The crepe myrtles in bloom.

🌿The limelight hydrangea almost in bloom. So close!

🌿Buying supplies for a new craft project. 

🌿A group of ladies around my table for Bible study. 




What about you? What small details have brought you satisfaction? 


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8 comments:

  1. ElizabethdJuly 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM

    It is often the small details that have the biggest impact, I find. Finding a beautiful butterfly on one of my plants brought a thrill to my heart today.

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    1. Cheryl July 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM

      Yes! Thank you for sharing that thrill, Barbara!

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  2. LorrieJuly 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM

    Thank you for sharing your small and satisfying details. Picking another bouquet of fragrant sweet peas brought me satisfaction today.

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    1. Cheryl July 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM

      I was happy for the reminder to notice those details!

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  3. ellen b.July 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM

    I like your small details that brought you joy. Here it was seeing the quail babies following their mama, coffee in the morning, the views out our windows, working on a jigsaw puzzle, and making something out of nothing for dinner. :)

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    1. Cheryl July 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM

      Ooooo . . . the quail babies following their mama! I would i> to have seen that little parade! Love hearing about your small details!

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  4. BeckiJuly 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM

    Hearing a hummingbird zip around me when I'm outside deadheading the flowers. While the daylilies are blooming it's a nearly everyday experience. Love your list, Cheryl. Thank you for reminding us to notice the details, and even more to actually talk about the pleasure they bring.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM

    Hearing about my sons’ day at work, a quick afternoon thunderstorm, wee jars of jam ordered for bridal shower favors, flowers from an Amish road side stand from Tim. These are mine!

    Deanna Rabe

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