Enjoyed the wide open horizon while out driving on a country road tonight. And once again, in awe of God's creation!

#120
Beautiful, huge storm clouds in the east tinted pink by
#121
Red ball sunset in the west!


Where was my camera when I needed it? At home on the counter!

#72-75 Calm Stillness

#72 - calm of a rocking chair to an anxious soul

#73 - silence of sunrise . . .

"Be still and know that I am God."
Psalm 46:10a NLT

#74 - stillness of the night sky . . .

"When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers
the moon and the stars you set in place
what are mere mortals that you should think about them,
human beings that you should care for them?"
Psalm 8:2-4 NLT

#75 - knowing God is here, His Spirit dwells within me

#71 -- God's Wisdom

“Yes, give me wisdom and knowledge as I come and go among this people—for who on his own is capable of leading these, your glorious people?"
2 Chronicles 1:10 Message Bible

My heart’s desire . . .
your wisdom, Lord, “as I come and go among this people”
your wisdom, Lord, as I am in and out among people
during my daily activities
your wisdom, Lord, in responding
not reacting
to people, situations, circumstances
for Lord
you created each of these people
let me see them with your heart
let me be your instrument
of love
of joy
of peace
of your gospel of salvation


When asked by God what he wanted, Solomon replied . . .

“Give me wisdom and knowledge. Then I'll be able to lead these people. Without your help, who would be able to rule this great nation of yours?"

God’s reply . . .

God said to Solomon, "I am glad that those are the things you really want. You have not asked for wealth, riches or honor. You have not even asked to have your enemies killed. You have not asked to live for a long time. Instead, you have asked for wisdom and knowledge. You want to be able to rule my people wisely. I have made you king over them. So wisdom and knowledge will be given to you. I will also give you wealth, riches and honor. You will have more than any king before you ever had. And no king after you will have as much."
2 Chronicles 1:10-12 NIRV

#58 . . . 106 years

My dear friend, Kathryn, who is 106 years old!
She is a living example of this verse being fulfilled!

"Good friend,
don't forget all I've taught you;
take to heart my commands.
They'll help you live
a long, long time,
a long life lived full and well."
Proverbs 3:1-3 Message Bible

1,000 in 2012 . . . What is this?

September 16, 2011, I began reading,
"One Thousand Gifts:
A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are"
by Ann Voskamp

". . . how to intentionally embrace a lifestyle of radical gratitude . . .to slow down and catch God in the moment"


From the inside flap of the book . . .

"Like most readers, Ann Voskamp hungers to live her one life well. Forget the bucket lists about once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

How, Voskamp wondered, do we find joy in the midst of deadlines, debt, drama, and daily duties?

What does a life of gratitude look like when your days are gritty, long, and sometimes even dark?

What is God providing here and now?

. . . a beautiful, practical guide to living a life of joy . . . invites you to wake up to God's everyday blessings.

Along the way, you will discover a way of seeing that opens your eyes to gratitude . . . a way of becoming present to God's presence that brings deep and lasting happiness."

(Emphasis added)


I am challenged!

Check out Ann's web page at
http://www.aholyexperience.com

Spring Flowers & Songs . . . Rejoice!

"Look around you: Winter is over;
the winter rains (snow) are over, gone!
Spring flowers are in blossom all over.
The whole world's a choir — and singing!
Spring warblers are filling the forest
with sweet arpeggios.
Lilacs are exuberantly purple and perfumed,
and cherry trees fragrant with blossoms."
(snow added)Song of Solomon 2:12-14 Message Bible

17. Spring flowers
18. Songs of birds in the spring


"This is the day the LORD has made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalm 118:24 NLT

19. Rejoicing in this day!

7-16

7. Ken, my godly husband, love of my life, my best friend
8. Daughter, Heather, and son-in-law, Dustin
9. Son, Andrew, and daughter-in-law, Christina
10. Tessa ... my first grandchild
11. A new day to live for the Lord
12. Food
13. Clothes
14. Shelter
15. Health!!!
16. Life-giving Word of God

3, 4, 5 & 6 . . . Love, Mercy, Grace, Jesus

"But God loves us deeply. He is full of mercy. So he gave us new life because of what Christ has done. He gave us life even when we were dead in sin. God's grace has saved you."
Ephesians 2:3-5 NIRV

3. God's love
4. God's mercy
5. God's grace
6. Jesus Christ . . . He paid the price, in full, for me . . . and for you!

2. Grandson, Daniel

I'm thankful for my grandson
who today turns 3
need I say, full of energy is he?!!
Right from the start
He won my heart!
Happy Birthday to Daniel Lee!

Love Meme & Papa


"Grandchildren are like a crown to older people."
Proverbs 17:6a NIRV

Chillin' with Papa ... watching TV and playing games on Papa's cell phone!

1. My Friend, Robyn

"As iron sharpens iron,
so a friend sharpens a friend."
Proverbs 27:17 NLT

April 1968, God brought us together.
He has and continues to knit our hearts together.
I thank God always for you.
Happy Birthday, Robyn!