Happy 250th...

 U.S.A.!

May all who are observing this holiday - have a wonderful celebration.  To each and everyone have a great end to the week.

Be back soon!

Hugs

Debbie

"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."  Psalm 118:24 (NIV)

How about...

 

taking a moment with me to smile...

Mine are on the line...better bring them in before it rains!

Forget the dancing...just getting out of bed can cause all these and more!

Ah my friends - were not those the days!

Well take care and hope you are smiling with me.

Hugs

Debbie

"A happy heart makes the face cheerful..."   Prov. 15:13a (NIV)

Transformation

The transformation of spring to summer is unfolding.  Even the bank of clouds are taking on a different appearance.

Quick pop up storms come. They leave - waving good bye with a rainbow.

The flowers continue to change almost daily.  Pink poppies and larkspur with orange daylilies replace the fading peonies.

Jackmanii clematis is climbing higher with each passing day.  It will continue to bloom through the next few weeks.

Something that is not changing is this fellow...He still wants to play.  In fact with daylight being longer - he thinks outdoor fun should be extended.   Guess I am feeling the same too.

Hope you all have a blessed week.  Please share what transformations you are seeing with summer's arrival.

Hugs

Debbie

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."  Romans 12:2a (NIV)

Jewels of June

Here are a few jewels of June.

Peonies dancing in the sun...

Summer apples preparing to ripen.

A shady spot to rest -

a peaceful place to take an evening walk.

All of these and so much more are lovely jewels of June.

May everyone have a joy filled week-end.

Hugs

Debbie

"Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel."  Prov. 20:14 (NIV)

"Father's World"

 The beauty of early June brings to mind an old favorite hymn "This Is My Father's World".

All of natures testifies to the Great Creator of our earth.

The garden bursts with the joy of His creativity.

Thought I would share a beautiful video of "This Is My Father's World" by Keith & Kristyn Getty.

Hope everyone has a blessed week.

Hugs

Debbie

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."  Gen. 1:1

May's Reading List

Thought it would be fun to share my reading list for the month.

Springtime can be busy but there is always a few minutes to relax and read.

Some of you may recall my perfect word for the year was trust.

I have been following Dr. Henry Cloud on You Tube and discovered he had written a book on Trust.  For any who may suffer with trust issues this is an excellent resource.  Dr. Cloud addresses the importance of this essential part of living from a perspective that encompasses not only business but personal situations.  It gets five stars in my humble opinion.

Next, another author and artist on You Tube that I follow is Anna Bucciarelli.

This book is full of her beautiful art and is packed with wonderful tips.  She covers in great depth so many details to creating a painting as well as all the various techniques that go with watercolor.  Having read many books on the subject...hands down "101 Watercolor Secrets" is the best.  Highly recommend it to anyone wanting to get started painting in watercolor. 

Last but not least is "Pieces of the Heart" written by Karen White.  She is a favorite author of mine.  Have already shared other books of hers in previous posts. 

The story takes place in the mountains of North Carolina.  A young woman returns to her family's vacation home to find some peace from her stressful job.  In Karen White's typical fashion, she draws the reader into the story and makes the characters people you would want to meet.  I am only a few chapters in but want to keep turning the page.

Well thank you for letting me share May's reading list.   Hope all of you have a lovely end to your week.  

Hugs

Debbie

"Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near."  Rev. 1:3 (NIV)

In the Garden

I have been spending a great deal of time in the garden.

It is my favorite place to be.

Weeding, digging, and planting has always been therapeutic for me.

When my hands are busy in the soil, the cares and trials of life tend to disappear.

 I can focus on the work at hand and appreciate the beauty of a simple flower or how the greenery moves in the breeze.

It also serves as inspiration.

 It connects me with our Magnificent Creator.

It restores my soul.

Praying each of you today can find something that brings joy and peace.  It just may be found in the garden.

Hugs

Debbie

"Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east in Eden, and there he put the man he had formed."  Genesis 2:8 (NIV)