TODAY IS: May 20, 2024
AROUND ME: the fog has lifted and we have temperatures in the low 80s promised for today! It's so wonderful to see the sun shining after days of rain.
I AM PONDERING: the goodness of God in His provision for faithful godly men who can lead us when our pastor is away.
AMONG MY FAVORITE THINGS:
BOOKS I AM CURRENTLY ENJOYING:
Refreshment for the Soul is a collection of Richard Sibbes thoughts on different topics and is compiled as a devotional. So, it will be an ongoing reading throughout this year.
The Soul's Conflict by Richard Sibbes
It's Easier to Succeed Than to Fail by S. Truett Cathy
I AM THANKFUL FOR: the little blessings in life...
SOMETHING I REALLY ENJOY: This perennial flowerbed in the middle of the side yard.
TO DO LIST FOR TODAY: A bit of laundry and lunch out with friends to celebrate a birthday.
That little cross is the sweetest thing! I know you will treasure it.
ReplyDeleteYour flower bed looks so nice.
I'm happy to see you back. Enjoy your lunch!
Yes...the cross is one of my treasures now. :) She was so sweet when she gave it to me.
DeleteThank you for your kind words about the flower bed.
I am glad to be back...thank you, friend. xx
perennials are where it's at! That is all we have except on the deck some potted annuals. Happy birthday to whoever is celebrating!!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree, Karen! Carroll starts a lot of annuals from seed and I do have some here and there, but I love those perennials that keep coming back year after year.
DeleteThank you for the birthday wishes for my friend. We had a delightful time!
How sweet and thoughtful of your little neighbor. I hope you enjoy Cathy's book! We got to tour CFA's headquarters when we lived in Atlanta.
ReplyDeleteI love the flowers.
I know...she's the sweetest little girl. I finished Mr. Cathy's book yesterday and I did truly enjoy it. I'm really glad that I read the book (you were the inspiration for my doing so, you know) because I had no idea of all the different tragedies that occured in his life and yet, it didn't keep him from perservering. What an encouragement!
DeleteLovely gesture from your neighbor's girl!
ReplyDeleteThe recipe of the Cheese Quiche sounds great!
Yes, Duta, the little girl next door is always thinking of others and she always brightens our days (along with her brother and sister) when they come over for a visit.
DeleteWe love quiche around here and I think this has been my favorite so far.
How sweet of your little neighbor girl to bring you a gift!
ReplyDeleteIris' are one of my favorite flowers. Most any color will do. mmm, think I need to get breakfast your quiche sounds yummy! Hope you have a wonderful week! :)
She's about 8 years old and loves to come over to help my husband in the garden or whatever he's doing around the yard. She loves flowers as well.
DeleteHope your week is going well, my friend. xx
How sweet of the girl to bring you the pretty cross. It feels so good.
ReplyDeleteQuiche with mushrooms, spinach and Swiss cheese sounds great... I love making quiche and will try this variety... thank you.
Your irises are beautiful.
I wish you a wonderful day. Hug from Viola
She's a sweetie for sure, Viola.
DeleteI hope you will enjoy the quiche recipe. We really enjoyed it.
Thank you for your kind words regarding my Irises. I really enjoy them.
Hope your week is going well. xx
How nice that you finally got some sunshine. The world looks more cheery when the sun is shining.
ReplyDeleteYour Iris are lovely. And the quiche sounds delicious. We're big fans of quiche around here. I hope you have a wonderful week.
I totally agree, GM. Sunshine is always good...and we are having even more today!
DeleteWe enjoy quiche here too. They are so versatile in the ways you can prepare them. I have several quiche recipes but I do honestly believe that this one is my favorite!
Don't you just love the little friends that come into your life!!
ReplyDeleteLove your flower garden surrounded with rocks. If you ever want more rocks, your more than welcome to come over and get some from our property!!
I surely do, Karen. They bring a lot of joy and sunshine with them.
DeleteThank you for the offer of the rocks! xx
How very sweet that the 'little' neighbor chose to give you this special gift. That is a treat to have that planter with pretty flowers to enjoy. Hooray that the fog has lifted and you can enjoy some sunshine! Happy new week to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ellen. Sunshine is a good thing.
DeleteThat is such a pretty flowerbed....and in the middle of the yard. I would not have thought of that but I really like it. Hmmm (do I have a spot for something like that??) I, too, am very thankful for little blessings. We have seen some answers to prayer lately. Small things but such reminders that God is working....especially in the heart and life of our loved one!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jennifer, for your kind words regarding the flower bed. We moved here 25 years ago and there was already a flower bed there, but it had cross-ties as the border. They were in really bad shape so my husband collected the rock that was on a friend's farm and used it for the flower bed.
DeleteI just realized yesterday an answer to prayer for something I had been praying for for quite a while...always proves the faithfulness of our Father!
Hey Dianna. Thank you for stopping by. I am trying to do better at blogging. :) I really like your flower bed it is so big and neat and beautiful! Andee also was glad to see the sun come back. Madison's due date was yesterday so I am expecting to hear something any time. We are all excited. The Iris are beautifu! Oh, and what a sweet little cross.
ReplyDeleteHello, my sweet friend! Thank you for your kind words regarding the flower bed. I really enjoy it. I'm sure Andee is really excited to be having a new member of the family soon. I wish Madison and her husband the very best because I know they will make great parents. xx
DeleteHello, my friend. What a sweet gift from your little neighbor. I hope you are having a cozy day!
ReplyDeleteShe is a sweetie. I have had a wonderful day.
DeleteWhat a sweet gift from the girl next door! Your perennial bed is so pretty with the rocks surrounding it. I miss being able to grow things. I'll just enjoy yours!
ReplyDeleteThe "Little" nextdoor is a sweetie. Thank you for your kind words regarding the perennials flower bed. Gathering the rocks for that one was a labor of love. I'm sure you do miss being able to grow things. xx
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