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)

Enjoying

 In spite of the dry weather we are enjoying the veggies that can be picked daily.

Did I mention one can never have enough zucchini - well possibly it is time to pass a few along to some friends and neighbors :)!

These lovely lilies are one of my favorite flowers that bloom in August.  They bend their petals downward instead of opening up to the sky.  They grow tall and don't seem to mind the heat and lack of moisture.

Garden phlox is another perennial that blooms later in the summer.  They are not as joyful as the lilies but their fragrance makes up for their lack of show.

The little hummers continue to visit and keep us very entertained.

Well dear friends this is what we are enjoying at Harmony Hills this week.  Hope you will take a minute to share something that is bringing you joy.

Hugs

Debbie

"Dear  friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well."  3 John 2 (NIV)

Sounds of August

July's sketch page

Yes the sounds of August are here.   The locust and Katydid have arrived.

They greeted me as July started its last hurrah!

  Even the Blue Moon got its welcome from them.

Garden Phlox,

colorful zinnias,

and golden sunflowers seem happy to hear their song.

I know I am.   How about you?

Have a blessed week!

Hugs Debbie

Favorite Hymn

 A favorite hymn of mine is "It is Well with My Soul".   The words were penned by a man who lost his four children at sea.   At the very spot where their ship wrecked, he wrote these following words.

When peace like a river attendeth my way,
when sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
"It is well, it is well with my soul."
                   Horatio G Spafford

"It is well               with my soul,
               It is well                     with my soul,



It is well, it is well with my soul.







                                    Dear Friends - wishing that all is well with your soul today!  Have a wonderful Sunday afternoon.

Hello!

 

August hello! 

 July... You left in such a hurry I didn't even say goodbye.   Where does the time go?
It is good the garden makes note of  these fleeting days.   The Rose of Sharon above has started to bloom.   The hummers love this shrub.   So do I.

 

Sweet smelling garden phlox provides nectar for the butterflies and bees.

 

  

Sunflowers grow strong and give seed for the birds that stop to visit.

 

 

 

Daylilies continue to show off  their bright colors.

 

I am thankful that the garden keeps track of the time. 

 

Hope you are enjoying these summer days.

God Bless !