Not Official

 It may not be official until Sept.23rd but autumn is showing us it is here.  Already the mornings and evenings have a chill.

Acorns and leaves crunch underfoot...

summer's flowers are waning...

giving way to fall's chrysanthemums.

Time doesn't stand still and neither do the seasons.

Time to say goodnight summer.  You will be missed.  Thank you for leaving us with memories to carry us through until you return next year!

Hope everyone has a lovely week.  

Hugs

Debbie

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."  Ecc:3:1 (NIV)

Delightful

 This past weekend was so delightful.  The temperatures were in the 70's with the absence of humidity.

Soft summer breezes had the feel of autumn.

Goldenrod has started to dot the meadow with color.

It often grows with purple Iron Weed.  They make a lovely complimentary couple.

Magic Lilies always surprise me.  There are some years when they do not bloom and I even forget them.  Then out of nowhere they appear.  I planted them so very long ago.  They came from my dear grandma's garden.   Perhaps it is her way of stopping to visit me.  What a delight!

     Speaking of delight...these cosmos decided to make a show.   What a pretty color of red.

Well these are just a few things that made the weekend delightful.

Hope you will share what brought you some delight.

Hugs

Debbie

"Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart."  Psalm 37:4 (NIV)

Golden Glow

October's golden glow is beginning to fade.  The rain and wind has brought down so many leaves.  

Already the woodland floor is covered.   This happening occurs every year.  Sometimes it is slow and gentle.  Today though it was fast and furious.  They fell all at once.

The cosmos don't seem to mind the weather.  In fact they appear to be enjoying their breezy dance.

It looks like these two decided to stick their tongues out at the blustery day. (Or maybe it was that silly woman behind the camera). Between showers they were able to get in a romp or two.  (As you can see Kelsey is out on parole.  Her behavior is showing signs of improvement.  She starts puppy school Saturday.  There may be a possibility in the near future she will be set free.  Only time will tell)😉!

Well I will leave you for now.  Hope each and everyone of you are enjoying October's final glow.

Hugs

Debbie

"His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters."  Rev. 1:15 (NIV)

   

Angels

Are they among us?   I believe so!   Yesterday hubby and myself may have met a couple.

It was a cold blustery day.  A good time to visit the mall and do some window shopping.   In our walk around we came upon a woman and her yellow Labrador Retriever.    Somewhat unusual to see a canine in this setting.    
 
 

 Being dog lovers my husband and I stopped to talk to this smiling lady.  We asked permission to pet her sweet boy.  Turned out that Junior (his name) was a therapy dog.  He had a huge personality that matched his size.   My husband had some popcorn and asked if a treat could be shared with him.   She said "Only if he works for it".   Junior was told to sit and to shake hands.  He did this excellently.

 In the conversation we learned that this twosome go to nursing homes and facilities that have folks in need of a warm loving touch.  They spend time being a blessing to those who are lonely and hurting.

As we said our goodbyes it came to me that these two were angels in disguise.

 So often one overlooks the evidence of goodness.  It appears in many shapes and forms  Sometimes it is found in four legs as well as two.   If we take time to look we might just see that there may be many angels among us!

 "Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it."   Hebrews 13:2 ( NIV)


May all of you meet an angel in disguise this week.   Have a blessed evening!

Hugs  Debbie

Staying out of Trouble!

ACEO

Here's how I've been staying out of trouble.



Painting some

ACEO

 artist card edition originals...

making a fall decoration....

sampling a new butterscotch brownie recipe - very yummy... (naturally no calories)

and marveling at the beauty of the last flowers of the season.




What are you doing to stay out of trouble?   Would love to hear.   Have a wonderful evening!

Hugs Debbie

August's Farewell

It is time for August's farewell.   The sunflowers have come to say goodbye.   They are bravely holding onto their sunny disposition.

The cosmos have started to wave.  They will be here when September makes its arrival.

The morning glory vines are clamoring over everything.  They do not want to miss these last moments of August's passing.

The freshly picked tomatoes know this warm month is almost over.   They too will be sad to see it go.

As for me I am trying to record some of this months treasures before they are at their end.







Hope all of you are preparing your farewell and enjoying these last moments of August.

Have a great day.   God Bless!

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.