Noticing

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

What are you noticing?

“Noticing” is on my mind.

I’ve spent this week celebrating our wedding anniversary.
There were decades when we let it slide.
Bob and I are being deliberate about noticing
Every year from now on.

Noticing people where I am.
Noticing what is beautiful,
And what is not.
Noticing what’s working out for me.

Noticing who I can call on.
Those folks standing quietly in the wings.

Remembering people who have died,
Noticing what they meant in my life.

Noticing the “off-shoot” possibility
Tucked in beside path I’m journeying.

Noticing the opportunity that showed up
Just when I was ready to throw in the towel.

This week, I’m deeply aware of Noticing.

Much to notice,
Much to celebrate.

Hugs.
Lin

Limerick:

It’s one of those times that is freeing,
When noticing what I am seeing:
The dark and the light,
Are sharp in my sight.
Awareness enhances “whole-being.”

**My father, Murray David McLaughlin walking me, Lin McLaughlin Bruce down the aisle to marry Bob**

**Another celebration lunch. Caribbean food at Hudson WI restaurant**

**One of our celebration lunches. good Mexican food.**

**Surprise gift …Fried Ice cream dessert**

Lin Bruce

Lin McLaughlin Bruce uses stories of her cross-country bicycle adventures post age 60 to inspire and encourage people to reach beyond perceived limitations. In her words, "It's never too late to say 'yes' to bigger things!"

Susan Fullenbaum - August 30, 2023

I appreciate the thoughts in Noticing and agree that this is particularly important in our later years but perhaps a value also for younger folks.
Happy anniversary
Susan fully

Lin Bruce - August 30, 2023

Thank you, Susan! Whether it appeals to younger folks or not, I know it adds such depth and richness to my life now. Helps me live more fully!

Hope Hutchinson - August 30, 2023

Lin –
Another wonderful post. I appreciate your optimism, your positive outlook on life. You remind me to be the same.
Happy anniversary to you both –
Hope

Lin Bruce - August 30, 2023

Thank you, Hope! 🙂

Jill R Swanson - August 30, 2023

Lin, what a great reminder (and challenge for me) to stop and notice, and to take time to celebrate our anniversaries – which we are doing just as you mentioned. It’s about enjoying all God gives us on every level. Thank you for sharing this. I loved the photos, and can see that you take after your beautiful mom (and handsome dad 🙂
Warmly,
Jill

Lin Bruce - August 30, 2023

Well said, Jill! And thank you for the compliment about my handsome parents! 🙂

Alan Johnson - August 31, 2023

Dear Lin and Bob,

So happy to receive Lin’s publication celebrating your recent anniversary. Wishing continued health and happiness for you. However,, wishes sent from Wyoming are not a substitute for the visits we have had in past years. “let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” Marcel Proust.

Alan

Lin Bruce - September 6, 2023

Beautiful quote, Alan! We miss you, too–and prize the times we’ve been able to spend together! Thank you for the good wishes. 🙂

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