Simple Treasures

Thought I would share a few simple treasures as April says farewell.  

A clear blue sky...

small patch of violets...

apple blossoms...

tulips and Virginia Bluebells...

a couple of companions enjoying a sunny afternoon...

Kelsey

 

 another... 

Gunny (9 Mo)

and another.

Would love to know what simple treasures you are enjoying.

Have a blessed end of April...see you in May.

Hugs

Debbie

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.  But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."  Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV)

 

 

Blessings

 The blessings of spring abound... 

The flowers appear to dance and sing...

Everywhere beauty is around

Wishing everyone many blessings.  For those who are celebrating Easter - may it be lovely and full of great joy.

Hugs 

Debbie

"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"  John 12:13b  (NIV)

Hope & Renewal

 For myself this week marks a season of hope and renewal.  It is Holy Week...a time for reflection and worship... a time of restoration... a time to celebrate the Resurrection.

  For some of you it may mean spring flowers...

the Easter bunny...

or the joy of warmer weather.

Whatever it is - may each of you be blessed this week with hope and renewal.

Hugs!

Debbie

"While we wait for the blessed hope - the glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good."  Titus 2:13 &14 (NIV)

"April Showers ...

 

bring May flowers."   With the amount of rain we've received these past few days there certainly should be flowers in May :)!

We now are enjoying a lake front view.   Have not seen this much flooding for over a year.

 Outdoor gardening is on hold for the next few days until the earth dries out.  In the meantime have been doing a bit of reading...

painting (100 small painting challenge)...

and savoring how green the field has become.

May everyone have a blessed week.

Hugs

Debbie

"You care for the land and water it ; you enrich it abundantly.  The streams of God are filled with water to provide the people with grain, for so you have ordained it."  Psalm 65:9 (NIV)

Anxious

 I have been anxious for the anemones to bloom.  They are small but that lilac color with the complimentary yellow center makes them a favorite of mine.

 As spring unfolds, Ice Folly daffodils are making a show.  These were planted many years ago and as you can see they continue to flourish.

The butterfly daffodils have opened up.  There are many different species in this category.  The yellow ones are the very first to bloom.  More will come later.

Planting bulbs in the fall reaps a lovely reward when this time of the year rolls around.

I am anxiously waiting for the Virginia Bluebells and tulips to visit.    It will not be long now.  

How about you - what are you anxious to see arrive?  Hope you will share.

Hugs

Debbie

 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."  Phil:4:6  

Gray Day

 In spite of it being a gray day...

Picked a bouquet of sunny daffodils.

They are the first to bloom.  " King Alfred" always makes quite a show.  

Is it not amazing how something so fragile survives the ups and downs of March!

We were in the 70's last week and today, barely above 40 degrees.

Ah such is spring.  It certainly is quite the teaser :)!

Mini Painting of the week

Well my two pooches are waiting for their walk.  They do not mind that the day is gray.   Best go for now.

Hope everyone has a blessed week.  There will be sunny days ahead.

Hugs 

Debbie

"Awake, north wind, and come, south wind!  Blow on my garden, that its fragrance may spread abroad."  SS 4:16a (NIV)  

Promise

These crocus bring the promise of spring...  

the budded pussy willows too.

The robins and red-winged blackbirds have returned.  The cardinals are busy building their nests and preparing for their young.  Spring is in the air!

All of this has filled my heart with hope making me anxious to plant seeds and work in the dirt.

Picked up this lovely book at the library yesterday.  There are beautiful photos and enchanting words that touch the soul with the meaning of how connected we are to the Great Gardener of all!  Christie Purifoy captures the beauty of how a garden can add not only to the outdoors but turn a house into a home.   A great book to read just before retiring for the night!

Well friends St. Patrick's  Day arrives Monday.

My blogging buddy Sandie at "Chatty Crone" encouraged me to celebrate.  Upon her advice, am doing so!

 To mark the celebration hubby and I will be having cabbage and corn beef with carrots and lime gelatin for dessert.  Naturally one must have something good to eat in order to celebrate :)!   May everyone have a blessed week.

Hugs

Debbie

"But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness." 2 Peter 3:13 (NIV)