a fragrant beauty...
cabbages and beans growing well in the summer heat...
and last but not least a peaceful countryside.
Thank you for taking time to "look".
Hope everyone has a blessed week.
Hugs
Debbie
"A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones." Prov. 15:30 (NIV)
It also marked the beginning of vacation for a few days.
So looking forward to a rest and a bit of relaxation. It is a rare June that we don't take some time off to putter around the place, ride the bike, eat out and do some day trips. Hoping this week will be no exception.
the delicate pink poppies...
and hollyhocks.
Our neighbor was finally able to get the field cut and ready to bale. We have had so much rain that it has been a challenge for our farmers to make hay. Generally by this time they have had the first cutting and looking at a second by the end of the month...not this year.
Been receiving some delightful snail mail from a dear friend Kathy over at "Hummingbird Studio at the Lake." She makes wonderful mixed media pieces and does such lovely art. Her envelopes are sealed with her own wax stamp.
Then another dear friend Debra at "Feather Garden" sent a card and note with this beautiful insert inside. Debra like Kathy is always busy creating something extraordinary. Both of these gals are so talented and their creativity never fails to inspire me
Thank you both for sharing your gifts of art.
Well friends have a wonderful week.
Hugs
Debbie
"They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness." Psalm 145:7 (NIV)
Gardening has taught me so much. Patience for one, the importance of good soil, and that in the end hard work has its rewards.
Like many of you hobbies enrich life. Tending a garden is certainly one that makes my days more delightful.
Whether it is a veggie patch or growing flowers there is a joy that comes in seeing something one has planted grow and thrive.
So it is with all areas of creativity...painting, writing, baking, making something with your hands, sewing, music, etc. The list is endless.
Not every creative endeavor leads to what we consider successful. For every plant I have grown well, there have been a huge number that did not flourish.
Early on it came to me if I was striving for perfection whether in the garden, art, baking, etc. disappointment would steal the enjoyment of doing. Yes, one is always happy when something turns out good but that is not what necessarily feeds our heart. It is the process, the engagement, the knowing that this is time well spent. What matters is not giving up. It is continuing to do that which one loves no matter whether it is turns out to be a success.
That is why I had to resow some squash seeds yesterday...the first ones planted didn't come up.
Here is to hoping these ones will :)!!
Have a great week.
God Bless!
Debbie
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galations 6:9 (NIV)
Peonies that grace the garden...
a robin seeking sustenance...
Fields of green...
the promise of cherries soon...
and always those special visitors.
All of these and so much more fills one's soul with contentment.
Wishing each of you the same.
Hugs!
Debbie
P.S. Thank you for best wishes to the bride and groom. The day started out wet and chilly but by the time they left the chapel the sun was shining :)!
"I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation..." Phil.4:12b
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