"Father's World"

 The beauty of early June brings to mind an old favorite hymn "This Is My Father's World".

All of natures testifies to the Great Creator of our earth.

The garden bursts with the joy of His creativity.

Thought I would share a beautiful video of "This Is My Father's World" by Keith & Kristyn Getty.

Hope everyone has a blessed week.

Hugs

Debbie

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."  Gen. 1:1

Memories of Mom

 I have so many wonderful memories of Mom. 

Today with it being Mother's Day I pulled out one of her journals and read a few pages.  It was dated July 1995.  She mentioned that she and I had gone shopping and ate lunch at a quaint place "River Biscuit Inn".  I had forgotten about this restaurant until I read Mom's words.  

For just a brief moment we were once again together laughing and enjoying the lovely food and atmosphere.  It was like a special visit with her as sweet memories of that day transported me to another time and place.  

 Fortunately Mom and I had so many of those type of days.  Grocery shopping together, visiting local gardens and nurseries, library stops and just enjoying a cup of coffee and looking at old recipes made ordinary times extraordinary.

Often after spending a day together

She would say to me "it was the best day" and I would say "it certainly was".  Then she would say "I just don't want it to end."  I'd reply "me too Mom!"

May God Bless All Mothers Today!

Hugs

Debbie

"When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman here is your son, and to the disciple "Here is your mother."  From that time on, this disciple took her into his home."  John 19:26-27 (NIV) 

"Dog Days of Summer"

We are so glad you stopped to visit.   We've just been informed that these are the "Dog Days of Summer".   Why would that be?   Our preference is to have it much cooler.

Certainly our mistress doesn't seem to enjoy it.   She has been lamenting that the dry weather and the heat have caused all the lovely flowers to wilt.

 There are a few lilies and garden phlox left to make a show.

Woody Woodpecker has been spending more time in the shade.  He comes early in the day before the sun gets too hot or later towards evening.

The tomato horn worm decided the heat was too much and  left the garden.    His departure certainly was appreciated.

Madam Butterfly however doesn't seem to be in the least put out by the sticky temperatures.   She continues to enjoy her afternoon's fragrant feast.  

Well we hope you enjoyed your time here.   Please take a tip from us. Find a shady spot to rest during these "Dog Days of Summer".

Have a lovely week.


Hugs from all of us at Harmony Hills!