Sabbath

 For the next couple of weeks I will be taking a wee bit of a blogging Sabbath.  

The charms of the garden are calling me...

Some new pastels arrived and I am excited about getting a painting started.

Veggies are clamoring to be picked...

and lastly these two pooches want me to come rest with them.

Will be back in a couple of weeks.

In the meantime...everyone stay safe and enjoy July's farewell and August's hello!  See you soon.

Hugs

Debbie

 "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy."  Exodus 20:8 (NIV)

Summertime

 Ah sweet summertime has arrived.  It gifts us with sunshine and shadows...heavenly skies and green fields...

 blackberries ripening on the vine...

early apples that make the best sauce...

wild daisies growing along the fence row...

time to read...

time to create.

Hope you will share what summertime is bringing you.

Have a blessed week sweet friends!

Hugs

Debbie

"Shout with joy to God, all the earth!  Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious!  Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds."  Psalm 66:1-3a (NIV)

Vacation

This past week I was on vacation.  It was a break from the usual routine.

A pleasant respite - a time to rest - a time to reflect - a time to enjoy the treasures of summer's first baby steps.

The interlude gifted me with lovely moments in the garden...

     long walks with two friends...

       porch sitting...

       reading a thriller...

and doing a bit of journal sketching.

As always hours fly when one is enjoying those precious days out of time.

Whatever vacation looks like for each of us; it should always mean we are restored.  I was!

Have a good week.

Hugs!

Debbie

"Restore us, O God: make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved."  Psalm 80:3 (NIV)