Special Sketchbook

I am in the process of completing this special sketchbook.

It is not of the finest quality.  The paper is best suited for dry media.  

If one is careful a light watercolor wash with a bit of colored pencil will work.

So what makes this sketchbook so special?

It belonged to my Mom... found tucked away in one of her drawers with some of her art supplies.

Here is a page she sketched when she and I spent a day at a nearby park.

The two of us would often enjoy an outing where we would sit and sketch together.

As mom's health declined those times became more rare.  Carefree days gave way to doctor visits and getting the necessary things done.

Unfortunately most of this sketchbook is blank.  Only a few pages contain her precious art.   It seems quite appropriate that it be filled...a necessary thing needing done to honor Mom.  

Thank you friends for visiting me and for your continued prayers for the missionaries in Haiti.  (Last I heard they are wanting 17 million for their release.)  Please keep "Looking Up" for them.

  "Honor your...mother"  Matt:19:19 (NIV)

  

Prayers

On this Sunday I am asking for prayers.  Some of you may have heard that their was a group of missionaries from Millersburg, Ohio as well as Canada that were kidnapped yesterday in Haiti.  They had been working at an orphanage and were at the airport getting ready to return home when they were abducted by a gang.  

 Please "look up" for them and pray they will be kept safe.

Thank You and God Bless!

                                                                                     Debbie

"The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, went up before God from the angel's hand." Rev. 8:4 (NIV) 

Late

 Autumn's changing colors are a bit late.  The weather has been so warm for this time of the year.

The white phlox are still blooming...

bachelor buttons too...

and morning glories as well.

 Yes there are some spots of color but October's usual array of hues is late.

Perhaps winter will be the same.  That would not make me sad!!

Hope everyone has a lovely week.

Hugs

Debbie

"The end of the matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride."  Eccl.6:8 (NIV)

October

Hoping everyone is enjoying a lovely start to October.

It seems that the bluest skies accompany this time of the year.

 There doesn't appear to be a cloud in the sky.

One certainly can enjoy taking time "to look up" on a day like this one.

Wishing each of you some of October's blue skies. 

Hugs

Debbie

"The heavens declare the glory of  God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands."  Psalm 19:1(NIV)