05.06.24

Thanks to my friends at Greeks Bearing Gifts for a happy shopping trip and

this beautifully wrapped bag of packages for people I love!

05.05.24

Such a treat to have this "Guest" here to teach us today!!

Thank you, Gil for spurring me on to dig deeper into knowing and looking for God's Fruit in others!

 

"But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives:

love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,

goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

There is no law against these things!

Galatians 5:22-23

 

05.04.24

Imagine my DELIGHT to discover new life on the butterfly bush I just knew had died!!!

 

05.03.24

Nice Dad-Daughter Teamwork 

 

05.02.24

Thank you, Ms. Barnett for letting me spend time with your sweet kids today!!!

05.01.24

Happy May Day to me!!

I love the Annapolis May Day Basket tradition and enjoyed friends' shared photos

and my Moonflower's Double Bloom just for This Day!!

As well as anytime with these two is a good gift indeed! 

Seeing Big Sis come to the spreadsheet rescue made me smile...

it felt very, very familiar to how their Dad helps me!

04.30.24

It may have been a Tea for Two get together, 

But God had a lot more of His goodness in store for the morning!!

 

04.29.24

Cup Runneth Over | Sweetwater, Tennessee

Thank you, Kay for your kindness

 in chauffeuring me today for fellowship and 

in spurring me on in faithfulness and fun!

"As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend."

Proverbs 27:17

04.28.24

"On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place.

Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm,

and it filled the house where they were sitting. Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire

appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the

Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the 

Holy Spirit gave them this ability." 

Acts 2:1-5

This morning was a great big JOY with the dearest kiddos and the bestest team!!!

"Our God is so Big, Our God is Mighty,

There's Nothing Our God cannot do!"

 

04.27.24

Friends visiting the Farm is always Fun

04.26.24

Glad for Treats and Treasure Hunting with Emma

and a fun surprise running into Potch out on the town!

04.25.24

My best good guy putting his skills to good use!

BUG-A-SALT to the rescue!!

04.24.24

Double Good Gift Day with Cool Kids

Thank you, God for the JUST RIGHT placement for proctoring this morning!!!

And Thank You for an Extra Special Storytime this afternoon!!!

 

04.23.24

Thankful for my sweet friend who will take our coffee fellowship to a field!

It was a beautiful day for sitting in the sunshine...

 patiently waiting for these two to accept our attention and affection.

I am so, so glad we didn't postpone this visit. ❤

 

04.22.24

"Sisters, Sisters

There were never such devoted sisters"

The BEST, spontaneous family night meeting Jo and Meg!!!

04.21.24

Loved having time to Pray and Party with sweet Bride-to-be Abi!!

04.20.24

Such a happy surprise that this beautiful Christmas gift from my girls had another bloom this week!!!

 

04.19.24

My love for traditions has surely been noted on here.

If not, let it be known...I'm a fan of them.

Getting pretty spring flowers with Emma at Starr Mtn Greenhouse is certainly one of them!!

 

04.18.24

We sure had fun being guests at Dolly Parton Bingo!! 

Our table not only had several lucky cards, 

but also generous, kind-hearted winners!

04.17.24

My fun Reading Buddies making their rounds spreading some joy today!

Thank you, Emma for hosting us for a treat after our time with our Dominion pals!!

04.16.24

This afternoon I was gifted some glider flying lessons, 

a great visit with sweet friends,

and a dose of JOY bigger than my heart could hold!! 

 

04.15.24

Each day there are more leaves on this favorite Hydrangea~ Hip, Hip, Hooray!!!

04.14.24

I spy with my little eye my guy sprucing up the swing frame.

What a happy surprise to wake up to from my lovely Sunday afternoon nap in the Oasis!

04.13.24

Thankful for lots of time in our Oasis today!

Reading | Rest | Refreshment

"O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;

for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever."

Psalm 118:29

 

04.12.24

Treat Time

Someone was well behaved at her doctor's appointment today!

04.11.24

I kept watching the sky for the rainbow that I was just *sure* would appear.

Even though I didn't see one today, God still reminded me of His faithfulness.

Through His Word and His people

Thank you, Kay for meeting me for a long overdue coffee fellowship!

and thank you also for this encouragement...

"And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. 

For example, we don't know what God wants us to pray for.

But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groaning that cannot be expressed in words.

And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, 

for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God's own will."

Romans 8:26-27

 

04.10.24

Grateful for REST today!

and the chance to see what has been blooming in our absence

 

04.09.24

We'd received several "updates regarding your travel" warning us of storms and possible delays.

Thank you, God for clear skies, a smooth flight, and a little extra legroom!

 

04.08.24

Very thankful we got to experience "Texas Totality" together!!

Here's to memory making and marveling at GOD's GLORY with long-time dear friends!!

"O LORD, our LORD, Your majestic name fills the earth!

Your glory is higher than the heavens."

Psalm 8:1

04.07.24

We discovered Texas Bluebonnets!!

While walking in the Pickral's neighborhood!!

Historian Jack Maguire once wrote:

"It's not only the state flower but also a kind of floral trademark 

almost as well known to outsiders as cowboy boots and the Stetson hat."

He also said, "The bluebonnet is to Texas what the shamrock is to Ireland,

the cherry blossom is to Japan, the lily is to France,

the rose to England and the tulip to Holland."

04.06.24

A beautiful reward for a crazy early flight...Ahhh!!!

04.05.24

One last trick from my clever nieces

04.04.24

Apparently it was #jeep4x4day, so we celebrated in style!!

Visiting our friends at Dominion for special ducks and lemonade...

"Ducking" an even dozen jeeps around town...

then finishing the evening together with grub, games, and giggles!!

04.03.24

Thanks to Emma for chauffeuring me to and fro and in between visits this day!

04.02.24

Thank you, Kay for our lunch date and always sharing memories of Mom ❤

04.01.24

Super Glad to have our Favorite Kentucky Kids visiting this week!!!

03.31.24

Easter Sunday

Oh, the Cross - More than Enough

Preschool voices proclaiming "Jesus is not dead! Jesus is Alive! Hallelujah!"

Worshiping with Enoch and their small fans

A quiet, simple family dinner 

My heart is filled to the brim with thanksgiving!!

03.30.24

The dogwood tree at the back of our yard is trying to bloom.

I like to see what it looks like Easter weekend each year.

This year it looks a lot like me...

not fully blooming, curled protectively inward, and a little burnt around the edges.

And also, full of HOPE!

Because there is still time 

to keep blooming, unfolding to what's to come, and letting true colors take over.

Easter, our season of HOPE is here!

I can't wait to see more beautiful blooms on this tree in the coming weeks!!

And more beautiful blooming in my heart too!

"We put our hope in the LORD.

He is our help and our shield.

In Him our hearts rejoice,

for we trust in His holy name.

Let your unfailing love surround us, LORD,

four our hope is in You alone."

Psalm 33:20-22

03.29.24

Everyone should get to experience live ballet at least once in their life!

Thank you, Enoch for welcoming us to rehearsal for a birthday treat today!

03.28.24

A big Thank You to the staff at Dominion for making holidays fun for all ages!!

03.27.24

Loved getting to be listener during part of today's time with our Reading Buddies!!!

03.26.24

Finding Beauty in unlikely places

 

03.25.24

Yay for Birthday Celebrating Time!!

and getting Scott the just right, delicious cake!!!