“…Let me say something about the word: miracle. For too long it’s been used to characterize things or events that, though pleasant, are entirely normal. Peeping chicks at Easter time, spring generally, a clear sunrise after an overcast week – a miracle, people say, as if they’ve been educated from greeting cards. I’m […]
Savoring the last of summer… “…When Summer gathers up her robes of glory, And like a dream of beauty glides away…” “…Till the slant sunbeams through their fringes raining Bathe all the hills in melancholy gold….” {sarah helen whitman – a still day in autumn} <3 jc
I promise, Part 6 to “Our Story” is really coming. We’ve just been distracted this week – unexpected visits with friends, new neighbors, drill weekend, an interview, work things, my finals week and paper-writing…we’re almost finished though, so stay with us! I’ve had these pretty pictures sitting on my computer for a couple of days […]
{my lilac is coming to life!} {raspberry plant budding!} And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” {Revelation 21:5}
“Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!” – from Psalm 31
just some time spent in our favorite spot… enjoying the pink that is blooming now! <3
It’s nothing grand. We’ve no expertise or perfection to share! But what we do have is a happy little patio and some tight-spaces turned garden-plots. A neighbor before me planted this rhododendron (?) and I get to enjoy the benefits…:) It’s fast becoming a favorite hobby – this watching things grow, learning their names, tending […]
Lately I find myself a bit surprised… Could it be I am enjoying the tasks God has called me to? The home He has given me? The life I didn’t choose? My favorite days are ones that feel full and blessed, and I am happy and fulfilled (mostly…I still have my pregnancy mood-swings and achey […]
my tulips opened up yesterday…! In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul. – Psalm 94:19
- tulips springing up! – if i can keep the daggum squirrels outta them! – firing up the grill tonight for the first time in ageeeeeeeessss. – spring break next week – a long over-due reuniting with my prayer journal. I want to be faithful! Spring time is good, Sugar!! Promise.
