Easter

 There are some years Easter does not have a great display of spring flowers.  This year is not the case.  It seems like everything awakened to celebrate this beautiful holiday.  For all of you who are celebrating Resurrection Sunday may it be blessed in every way. To everyone have a wonderful start to April.

 See you next week - God willing!

"The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.  He is not here, he has risen just as he said.  Come and see the place where he lay.  Then go quickly and tell his disciples  'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee.  There you will see him.'  Now I have told you."  Matt: 28:5-7 (NIV)

Miracles

 

Yes miracles are happening...these little spring harbingers are not letting cold weather keep them from blooming.

The Daffodils are standing tall in spite of the fierce winds we have been experiencing.

They continue to spread cheer and tell us spring is here.

Speaking of miracles...I think it is amazing this old barn is still standing.

It looks like there is not much left but it echoes the past and a time when things were built to last.

 Well hope all of you are seeing some miracles of spring or for those of you who live in the southern hemisphere...autumn ones.

Have a blessed end of the week.

Hugs

Debbie

"You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples." Psalm 77:14 (NIV)

Season of Hope

 Spring - the season of hope!

It begins slowly and gives us a foretaste of what is to come.  The patience that comes in the wait is what builds the muscles of  hope.

Cold blustery days leave for a bit and then they return keeping us still looking for the time when the ground warms and the flowers begin to bloom.

 

Sunny moments that come briefly begin to visit more often.

They start to lengthen and our hearts once again begin to hope.

So it is in life friends...we all face cold and blustery moments but just like when the sun starts to shine and the flowers begin to bloom - we find that much needed dose of Hope!

God Bless and may each of you find a Season of Hope.

Hugs

Debbie

"the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love."  Psalm 147:11 (NIV)

Chilly Palm Sunday

In spite of it being a chilly Palm Sunday the Lenten Rose graced us with her subtle beauty.   

To not be outdone the flowering quince made an early debut.

Those Pussy willows didn't seem to mind the chill;

 

neither did the honey bees.  It was good to see them buzzing about.  They appear to love  Glory of the Snow nectar.

Last but not least the frilly butterfly daffodils wanted to be a special part of the day's show.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Palm Sunday.  Have a great week!

Hugs

Debbie

"The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" 

"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"  "Hosanna in the highest!"  Matt:21:9 (NIV )

I am convinced...

Flowering Quince

that there is beauty to be found everywhere...

Daffodils, Tulips, Virginia Bluebells

spring flowers still lighten our hearts...

April 18th page from my sketch journal

keeping a gratitude list does much to raise spirits...

Watercolor in Progress

creating can transport us above our circumstances...

Schindler

and last but not least the concerns of tomorrow will rob us from the joy and love we have today. 

May all of you have a blessed week.

Hugs

Debbie

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, no any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."   Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)

Hope

Blue skies promise hope.  They lift our spirits and whisper the promise of better days ahead.

Patches of winter may linger but spring is just around the corner.

These little sweeties know it...

so does the crocus...

and snowdrop!

Take heart friends - spring is certainly on its way. 

 

Keep "looking up" hope will not disappoint!

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

p.s.  Thank you all your thoughts and prayers while my mother was in the hospital.   She is home and getting stronger each day.  You are all such a blessing to me.   May the God of  all hope fill each of your hearts with joy this coming week.

Hugs Debbie

Spring

The grape hyacinths tell me it is spring....

the carpet of  blue scilla does too;

and of course those lovely daffodils are singing spring!

Hope all of you have a lovely first week of April.

God Bless!

Debbie

April's Gifts

As this month draws to a close I would like to share some of April's gifts.


An early morning sky

the nest

Courtesy of Hubby

of a Bald Eagle...

Spring flowers...

 New life...

a scenic view...

and  the sweet scent of a bouquet.


April has certainly bestowed some wonderful gifts.

So glad I could share them with you.


Have a blessed week.
Hugs Debbie

Spring Has Arrived!

Flowers dance in the sun while

 


puffy white clouds float across the sky.

Green meadows beckon  to come take a walk.

The season of hope is finally here.

I'm enjoying it's  arrival.    Hope you are too.  



Hugs Debbie