Friends

Good morning friends.

A few weeks ago I finished this beautiful book by Ruth Chou Simons.  She is a lovely Christian writer and artist.  She has written several other books one that I read several months ago "When Stivings Cease".  As a Wall Street Journal best selling author her words and art resonate with so many others. What was so amazing about this book is how she showcases the wildflowers with her writing.

She addresses many of the human challenges we all face in our daily walk.  Just a few to mentioned are being overwhelmed, learning to wait, being disillusioned, when you can't turn back the clock, when one grieves, and the brokenness of the world.  Each chapter is illustrated with a certain wildflower that is described and depicted.

For all of those who need a pick me up from the winter weather - highly recommend this book.  

On another note...our snow is melting and we are warming up this week.  Yeah!

I am ready for spring - how about you?

Many of us have certainly had too much snow!

Take care and have a blessed week.

Hugs

Debbie

"A friend loves at all times,..." Prov. 17:17a (NIV) 
 

Spring Plans

 With March less than a week away and a warm up arriving, it is time to make some spring plans.  I am looking forward to a new season.  Bet most of you who live in the northern hemisphere are feeling the same.

   At the top of my list of plans is getting this puppy trained.  He is 7 months old and growing fast.  He officially starts class in two weeks.  Will he be perfect after six sessions?  Most likely not.  Hopefully though he will be on his way. :)!!

These heirloom seed packets caught my attention while shopping at our local Dollar General Market last week.  Had to bring them home with me.  Time to get some things for the garden started.

Drawing these flowers got me planning a painting...

 and also finishing this one!

Well these are just a few spring plans.  Are you making some too.  Please share!  Have a great week

Hugs

Debbie

"Make plans by seeking advice;"   Prov. 20:18a (NIV)

For The Birds

 Winter would seem long if it were not for the birds.  They flock to the feeders when the first snow comes and they keep me entertained when the weather is cold and blustery.

The photo above was snapped this morning.  As you can see most of our white stuff is gone.  We did finally get a thaw.    This male cardinal does not show up well due to the morning's rosy glow.  I think he was happy that things had warmed up a bit.

This was the weather two weeks ago.  Will it be back?  Most likely it will return.  For now though I am enjoying spring like temperatures.

Will share todays glorious sunrise with you and hope everyone's February is blessed.

Hugs!

Debbie

"Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird of the air may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say."  Ecclesiastes 10:20 (NIV)

Valentine's Day

It has been a rather busy week so keeping this post brief.  Hope everyone has a very Happy Valentine's Day tomorrow.  God willing see you next Sunday!

Hugs

Debbie 

"Love never fails."  1 Cor. 13:8 a

A Blank Page

Well friends it is another new year...a blank page awaits.


New dreams...new hopes...new challenges are all a part of what could be written on this page.


Last January my "perfect word" was hope...it became my focus and what I held onto during my Dad's illness and death.  It continued to sustain me as we moved forward to meet the changes that come with losing someone dearly loved.


With the coming of 2018 I believe God's perfect word for me is "new".   To explain how I know this is the word for me would be too lengthy to post - so to keep it simple I didn't choose this word it just kept showing up until I knew it was the one!
Funny how God has a wonderful way of letting us know certain things at certain times.  Guess we just have to be listening!

What new things may be coming
is yet to be discovered.  Looking forward to seeing what will be written on that blank page.


How about all of you ?   Is there a "perfect word" you will share?  Hope you will - I would so love hearing yours. 


Before I sign off will leave you with a scripture that seemed to confirm my "perfect word" for 2018.

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.  See I am doing a new thing!  Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."  Isaiah 43:18-19.(NIV)


God Bless


Debbie
  

Celebrations

This first weekend of February was one of celebrations.   Both were milestone birthdays.

Hubby's sister turned 65 and my Dad 80.
In honor of these two special people there were surprise parties given.

There is such joy to see the look in someone's eye when they realize that friends and loved ones have gathered to say you matter.  You are important.  We are celebrating your life.

 Birthdays are wonderful times to celebrate.    Other occasions are lovely too...wedding anniversaries...retirement...moving into a new home...a great job offer or promotion.    All are worthy of recognition.

Time's way is not slow.   It rushes quickly by.   Maybe we don't need to wait to celebrate only those milestone moments .   Wouldn't it be nice if everyday we told someone they are important...I am glad you are my friend...you really matter to me.  

 Let's just celebrate because we have this day!

 God bless each and every one of you because You are important and you matter to me!