Play With What You Have
A lot of people seem to live by this bumper sticker advice: “He who dies with the most toys wins.” They run out and buy as many gadgets or as much stuff as they can. And there’s nothing wrong with that if it makes them happy. But often, people accumulate new stuff before they’ve even enjoyed what they already own.
Joyful Springers play with what they have. They appreciate their current bounty instead of yearning for more.
Before you move on to the next new thing, make sure you’re getting the most out of the blessings that are in your life now.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Ruby is back, and today is Ruby's birthday. She officially turned one year old today. In this photo, she has gotten all of her toys out of her toy basket, and she's relishing everything she has! I bet she gets gifts today that she'll get to add to her treasure trove . Thanks, Ruby, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer. And Happy Birthday!]
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Happy Birthday, Ruby! Rainy is envious of all your toys! Sweet Dreams, pretty girl.
LOL! That’s a lot of toys!
Happy Burfday Ruby…Dat iz a lot of toyz..I too likez to git everyfing out..*I keepz my toyz in my cat tunnel I had when waz a kittin coz I can git in de top and pull dem owt* Hope yoo haz lotz of fun playin wif all dem…but iz troo dat we can play wif just anyfing…My frend Harry Fryer send Proonz a cat bed (speshul, just for her) and it came in dis wunnerfool carbid box. I bin playin wif dat box for dayz..so waz Pixie and even Proonz too…den Iola de ape stolen it and poot in her room fool of junkz…so we iz now wurkin owt ow to gits it back…just goes to show..der simplezt fingz can make us happy ^^ XXXXXXX
It was nice of you to wish Ruby Happy Birthday, Harry. It’s funny that you like boxes. Ducky likes them too. And one of her favorite things to play with is empty gallon size plastic water bottles. She likes the carry them by the handle and throw them around. You’re right that the simplest things can make us happy when we want to be happy!
Happy Burfday Ruby..I just leeve de big comment..hope yoo gots it okay..^^