Setting Earlier

 The sun is setting earlier these days.   A month ago we saw dusk arrive at 9:00 and then a few weeks ago it was 8:30 and now it is 8:00.  

 Our summer has been exceptionally hot and dry.  Rainfall has been scarce.

We are now seeing many trees and fields in distress.

 The leaves are already changing color due to the drought.  

Been spending quite a bit of time "looking up".   Praying for some showers to come soon.

From visiting some of you...know that this dry spell has been your experience as well.  Hope you get rain too!

God Bless and have a good first week of September.

Hugs

Debbie

"Again he (Elijah) prayed and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops."  James 5:19 (NIV)

  

Sweet Memories

 The Christmas season always seems to bring back sweet memories.  As I place certain ornaments on the tree it amazes me that some are over 40 years old.  It is only the special ones that get to be there.  They may be a bit frayed or discolored from time but each brings to mind when they were given and by whom.  

 This small ceramic nativity scene holds a warm place in my heart.  One of my old and dear friends gifted it to me.  She and I for many years spent every Sunday morning playing the piano and organ together for our worship service.  Now she lives in Texas...we don't see each other unless she comes home to visit.  

When I left my previous place of employment...all the wonderful gals I worked with gave me this lovely Christmas arrangement.  It never ceases to make me smile.  Astonishing that was 18 years ago this December.  

Naturally it is not the physical gifts that matter but the spirit of love that makes them priceless.

Bet you as well,  have gifts and treasures  that give your heart a sweet memory or two.  Hope you will share.

Have a blessed week.

Hugs

Debbie

"...He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us and long to see us, just as we also long to see you."  1 Thess. 3:6 b (NIV) 

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)

Month's End

Today marks month's end.

July brought us quiet afternoons for swing sitting...

lovely lilies blooming in spite of summer's heat...

fields of clover,

 Queen Anne's Lace,

and those first ripening tomatoes.

Last but not least beautiful sunsets.

Hope  your month's end brought you special gifts as well.

Hugs 

Debbie

"As it is written: He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."  1 Cor.9:9  (NIV)

 

Busiest Month

 May is the busiest month of the year for me.

There is work indoors and outdoors.  Never seems to be enough time in the day to get things done.  Is anyone else finding the same situation?

If so come away with me for a moment and rest in the beauty of a peony blooming...

  or watch a hummingbird drink a bit of nectar...

take a break and just rest ...

and finally look up and see the sun beginning to set  at the end of the day.

Hope your visit here helped you to pause and relax a bit.  

Hugs

Debbie

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest."  Matt: 11:28 (NIV)

 

July's Finish

Well sweet friends this week marks July's finish.

This month has brought us breathtaking sunsets...











delightful daylilies

fragrant phlox...

abundant squash and zucchini... 

plenty of green beans to snap...

and delicious Lodi apples for sauce and baking.

As July winds down and makes its final finish this week - hoping that all of you are enjoying a lovely end of the month.

See you in August - God willing.


Hugs
Debbie

"I have fought the good fight.  I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."  2 Tim. 4:7 (NIV)

...a lovely day

It is a lovely day when one gets to see

the sun set at the same time

the moon begins to rise.
















Hope everyone had a lovely day.  Have a great week.

Hugs!

Debbie

Saturday

A lovely foggy morning arrived Saturday.

The distant hills were covered in mist.

As the sun rose it cast long shadows.

This big butterfly was just waking up to a new day.  Is he not beautiful?

These morning glories were getting prepared for his visit.

Shelby was more than happy to watch the sun rise. ..

And I was delighted to see this beautiful sky as
Saturday came to a glorious end.

Thank you for stopping to visit.   I hope everyone's Saturday was wonderful.

Hugs Debbie

A Sunday walk

Shelby wanted to take a Sunday walk.

Schindler was more than ready.

We saw a blue sky...

 A cabin in the distance...

and tree branches reaching high.

As we made our way home we were blessed with this lovely sunset. What a perfect ending to our Sunday walk.


Hope you enjoyed it too!




Have a wonderful week.

Hugs Debbie

Time To "Look Up"

I am taking time to "Look Up" for France today.   Won't you all take a moment and join me.


God Bless
Debbie