Time - Moving On

 As we all know time keeps moving on.

Seasons come and seasons go.  We blink and summer is a faded memory.  Autumn's beauty is oft too quick.

A glorious dawn gives way to finding -

A faint rainbow in the morning sky.

It then moves on to embrace the forthcoming day.

Life has a way of moving us to and fro.

This week has found me puttering between saying farewell to the warm days and gathering in the final harvest.  All this is in preparation of the cooler weather that we hear is coming our way.

There are still a few ripening tomatoes, a zucchini or two, and lots of butternut squash.  

I scrubbed up the hummingbird feeders.  They will be ready for next year.

Planted some tulip bulbs (had a helper) in anticipation of next spring.  Already there are plans being made for a new growing season.

This lovely orange nasturtium will need to be moved into a shelter.  She is just too lovely to have frost bite.  

 

Well sweet friends I am off to spend a few minutes painting the last of the blooms.

Have a great day and savor your time... it is moving on.

Hugs

Debbie

"For he says, In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you."  I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation."  2 Cor. 6:2 (NIV)

October Day

 It was a perfect October day.

A great opportunity to go outdoors with a sketchbook and some paints.

Here is a glimpse of my outdoor studio.

From this spot I was able to catch

spots of color here and there.

The poison ivy on this tree always marks the beginning of color change.

The photo doesn't quite capture the brilliant crimson it turns.

 

We had such a wet September that made the mushrooms pop.  This one was particularly large.

I was able to get a photo before hubby mowed it down.

There is nothing more blue than an October sky.  Just a few wispy clouds were seen.  By the end of the afternoon they were gone.

   

Gunny

and Kelsey both enjoyed the day.

Thank you all for stopping by and letting me share a perfect October day with you.

Would love to hear about yours!  Hope you will share.

Hugs

Debbie

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."  James 1:17

Waving Good Bye

 September is waving good bye.  

Already we are seeing tinges of October's colors.

The goldenrod is making a warm show...

The chrysanthemums are bursting out.  It is their time of the year to shine.

White asters dot the fence row.

Ms. Hollyhock decided at the last moment to perform.  She was late but certainly a welcome sight.

And so on that note I will wave goodbye and see you in October.

Have a blessed week.

Hugs

Debbie

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven."  Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)

amen

Just finishing up "before Amen" by Max Lucado.  It is a wonderful book on the power of a simple prayer.

Max has always been a favorite pastor and writer of mine.  You can catch him on "You Tube".  He has written countless books and each one I have ever read has encouraged me.  This book is no exception.  I think I have shared in past posts a few of the books he has written.

His chapter on "Thank You" suggested instead of counting one's blessings alphabetize them.  He gave the credit of this idea to his dear wife Denalyn.   I decided to sit down with my journal and do this exercise.  Naturally x and z are challenges but was able to come up with a couple of words that were blessings...such as xi being letters I play in scrabble ( it is a letter of the Greek alphabet).  It took a few minutes to come up with a word and why I was grateful for that particular one.  I had to stop and pause...such as "a" for apples (which are always my breakfast with peanut butter).  I came away feeling more aware of all the things that make up my gratitude list.

So often we hurry through life missing what makes each day rich.  The simple act of slicing a crisp apple and slipping a little peanut butter on the side would be so missed if it was not available.  That first sip of coffee or tea...sunrises and sunsets...a night sky lit by stars and moonlight...holding the hand of your special loved one...the sound of crickets or picking up a paint brush, a needle, playing an instrument,  reading a good book on a rainy day, feeling well enough to take a short walk or just sit and listen to a favorite song.  These are just a few gifts of this life that come to mind.  

You may not get the opportunity to read this book but the idea of naming one or more things that you are grateful for under that particular letter is definitely worth the effort.

Well that is all my friends for this week.  I will sign off with "amen" to summer and hello to autumn.

Have a blessed day!

Hugs

Debbie

"The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people.  Amen."  Revelation 22:21 

 

"September Morn"

 Thought I would share some early September morn images with you today.

Also you can hear that lovely voice of Neil Diamond as you scroll.

Hope you enjoy.  May all of you have a beautiful September Morn.

God Bless

Debbie

"I also will give him the morning star."  Rev.2:28

Encouraging Thoughts

 

Thought I would share some encouraging thoughts today.  Hope they bless you as they did me.

These are all from Pinterest.

Yes gratitude makes the world a much better place!

Is not life's small things the best?

Praying today you are experiencing good moments and enjoying each one.

May each one of us keep showing up!

God Bless

Debbie

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact your are doing."  1 Thess. 5:11 (NIV)

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)