What a...

 

lovely August day.  The sky was so blue with white puffy clouds...

The zinnias that were just seeds in the ground two short months ago are joyfully drinking up the sunshine.

 With all the rain we have had in the past few weeks...mushrooms have popped up everywhere.  I thought these red ones were quite pretty.

Each morning brings an abundance of colorful veggies and fruit.  Today was no exception.

The Rose of Sharon continues to provide sustenance to the hummers.  They were visiting as I selected a few tomatoes for our dinner.

Hay got baled this afternoon.  It is so pleasant to see those round bales sitting awaiting winter's sojourn.

On another happy note...my brother's arm and leg and fingers are healing nicely.  He is now able to care daily for his burns at home.  Thank you for all your wonderful thoughts and prayers.  Prayer really does work!

Well God Bless you all and thank you for letting me share this lovely August day with you.  In sharing, this makes the day even more special.

Hugs

Debbie

"...whatever is lovely...if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things."  Phil. 4:8 (NIV) 

Rain

 We have had so much rain during the first part of August that our fields look like it is June.  It may be time to build an ark and start rounding up the animals (LOL)!   Seriously though, there are many folks struggling with floods and bad storms.  My heart goes out to them.  

The end of July flew by and August has had its challenges.

 My brother was tending a brush fire a little over a week ago.  Something exploded and he sustained 2nd degree burns to his right arm and leg.  Perhaps many of you may have experienced such pain.  The "scrubbing" they have to do to make sure there is no infection is extremely painful.  So please if you would remember my brother James in your thoughts and prayers I would so appreciate it.  We are being told it may take 21 weeks before he is fully recovered.

On a lighter note the garden is flourishing with all this rain and I am hearing there may be a sunny day or two coming our way next week.

Take care and God Bless  - will be back around visiting each of you soon.

Hugs!

Debbie

"...He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous."  Matt:5:45b (NIV)

Sabbath

 For the next couple of weeks I will be taking a wee bit of a blogging Sabbath.  

The charms of the garden are calling me...

Some new pastels arrived and I am excited about getting a painting started.

Veggies are clamoring to be picked...

and lastly these two pooches want me to come rest with them.

Will be back in a couple of weeks.

In the meantime...everyone stay safe and enjoy July's farewell and August's hello!  See you soon.

Hugs

Debbie

 "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy."  Exodus 20:8 (NIV)

Whisper

Have you ever noticed a shout may draw your attention but a whisper invites you to stop and lean in.

It means something is being said to you and you alone.  My beloved often will whisper in my ear "I love you."  Those words are for my hearing only and that makes them very special.

Sometimes though in the bustle of life we often miss the whispers.  We fly through our days rushing and only listen to the shouts.  

Distractions are everywhere taking away the peace we were made to receive.

One can get so caught up in the noise and clamor of  living that we fail to hear the fluttering wings of a butterfly, a soft song of a bird or the buzz of a bumble bee.

 

Every day holds whispers of some sort or another.  Perhaps it means we have to get quiet and take time to lean in.

Hope you hear a whisper or two today.

God Bless

Debbie

"He stilled the storm to a whisper, the waves of the sea were hushed."  Psalm 107:29 (NIV)

First Week

The first week of July brought 

the garden a large pink daylily...

tomatoes growing by leaps and bounds...

a sea of blooms...

and time to enjoy them.

Would love to hear what the first week of July brought you! 

Hugs

Debbie

"And the Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of  the ground - trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food.  In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil."   Gen.2:9 (NIV)

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)