Abundance

We have had an abundance of rain in the last couple of days.  To say we are very soggy is an understatement.

Chippy Chipmunk is not bothered by all the moisture.  He still manages to make his way to the bird feeder for his daily nourishment.

 

The flowers are happy.  These New Guinea Impatiens flourish under an abundant amount of water.  

On the down side, I am hoping the seeds in the veggie patch did not get washed away. 

We had several inches of rainfall in just a few short hours.  Many roads were closed on Friday due to flooding and mudslides.   

June thus far has been a very wet one.

Spent some time this weekend  perusing this lovely book by Claus Dalby.  It has some gorgeous photos as well as featuring famous gardeners such as Vita Sackville-West and  Gertrude Jekyll.  Certainly a good book to enjoy on a rainy weekend.

Well hope next post I can report that we received  an abundance of sunshine.  

May all of you have a blessed week.

Hugs

Debbie

"Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord."  2 Peter:1:2 (NIV)

Smiling

 I could not resist smiling when spotting this fella at the hummingbird feeder.

Looks to me like he may have found a new place to rest as he moves to an fro :)!!

Something else made me smile.  We got rain!  

It had been twenty-one days without a drop.  Very unusual for our spring to be so dry.  

What a difference a good shower does for the flowers.  It makes them stand up tall.

Do you think Mr. Hummer may be smiling? 

Bet he was glad to get a bath!

Well better go for now...I think the lawn mower is calling me.

Hope everyone is having a great week.

 

P.S.  Don't forget to smile!

Hugs

Debbie

"A happy heart makes the face cheerful..." Prov. 15:13 a (NIV)

  

Last Days

These last days of November have passed far too quickly.

What leaves remain on the oaks will most likely stay until spring.  It makes me think it is their way of holding on to their attire through winter's sojourn.  

A few remnants are scattered on the ground but they will probably be carried away when the cold winds of December arrive. 

Chippy Chipmunk is thinking he had better get busy gathering his acorns before they are covered with snow.

I too need to prepare as autumn takes her leave and savor these last days of November.

Take care and have a great week.

Hugs!

Debbie

"In the last days, God says I will pour out my Spirit on all people.  Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams."  Acts 2:17 (NIV) 

Smile

 Hope this little one makes you smile.  I did.  A thief he may be but certainly a cute one.

Let me know if you have something that is making you smile this week.  Have a blessed one.

Hugs

Debbie

"A happy heart makes the face cheerful..." Prov. 15:13a

July

Dear friends hope your July has started off well.

Summer is now in full swing at Harmony Hills.  We are in the 90's and the forecast is telling us the heat is to keep us company for the next week or so.

 Like this male cardinal I will be spending more time in the shade...

enjoying all the visitors that come and go...

painting what is in bloom

and catching up with a bit of extra baking.

Would love to hear what you will be doing in July.

Hope you will share.  Have a great week.

Hugs

Debbie

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not men."  Col.3:23 (NIV) 

Time

If you are like me there are moments when you would like time to stand still.

Summer days are some of those moments.
 
Green fields...
                     
                           flowers blooming...

raspberries ripening...

make me want to hit the pause button of time.

Like this little fellow may we all be still and savor moments that bring us joy.











Have a blessed week. 

Hugs!

Debbie

"But I trust in you, O Lord; I say "You are my God."  My times are in your hands;"  Psalm 31:14 - 15a (NIV)

Keep

 May you Keep "Looking Up" friends - Keep the Faith  and Keep Safe!

Hugs Debbie

"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."  Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

Grace Notes

To those who read music or study a musical instrument you most likely have encountered grace notes.  They are embellishments added to the composition introduced by the composer or performer. 

I like to think of them as the extra trill in a song...not necessary but something special added to a piece.

In other creative pursuits they may be the icing and streusel on an ordinary muffin.

or a soft patch of bright in an otherwise gray sketch.

Sometimes they appear on an early morning walk

Super Moon

Pink Sunrise

or a cute face at the bird feeder!

Wherever and however - they are the extra joys added to our lives...unmerited, undeserved but sent to us from the "Creator".

Praying all of you will find some "grace notes" along the way this week.

Hugs

Debbie

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God."  Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)

Pause

I hope you will pause with me a moment.

Perhaps you will stop and enjoy the morning mist...

savor the first ripening raspberries ...

be delighted with a bright orange lily...

 a few pink poppies...

or this lovely purple clematis.

I am so grateful you decided to take a moment and pause with me.

Hope your week is filled with many joyful pauses.

Hugs Debbie

"...a cheerful heart has a continual  feast."  Proverbs 15:15 b (NIV)

Return

 
It is good to be back from spring break.   I have missed you and am glad to return.   Will do my best to visit everyone and catch up on all your news.

While I was gone look what started blooming:

Tulip and Virginia Bluebells

Apple Blossoms

Isn't it amazing how just a couple of short weeks ago the fields wore winter's brown.  Now they are wearing that lovely spring green.

Hope everyone has a blessed week.

"He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him."  Psalm 126:6 (NIV)

Three Things that Made Me Smile!

"Chippy" Chipmunk having lunch...

Mr. Toad enjoying his moment in the sun...

and this little fella.   He really made me smile.

Hope you are smiling too!



Have a great week.


Hugs Debbie

Smile!

This sketch of my soap dispenser made me smile.

Little Chippy stopped to visit.   He always makes me smile.

And lastly Mr. Cardinal wanted  his photo taken and that brought a smile as well.


Hope you are smiling too!    Have a lovely day.


Hugs Debbie