Sunday, July 29, 2012

Mosaic Monday~~Reflection
















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My mom lives in an adult community in Montana that has the loveliest gardens.  And a walk in the early morning allows for a stroll through it in compelling silence.  From the vivid colors to the dewdrops on the roses, you find yourself reflecting on creation and it's beauty.

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   And though I have nothing to offer at  Macro Monday  Lisa has a wonderful time planned for you.  The pictures all are an inspiration!

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Joy In All The Heat


Today I join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Joy comes in many forms.
And this day has the potential of
being just as grand as
A bit of humor

During all the heat and humidity
we must bear.

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Joy today must be shared in the humor we find in life itself.  It is miserable outside.  It's been that way for weeks...I have to laugh, because  there is nothing I can do about it.  I have not control of it.  Then today a friend, Father Tim Tenbarge sent the following!  Please enjoy!

"IT'S SO HOT!!!  REALLY?.....HOW HOT IS  IT?....."
 ......the birds have to use potholders to  pull the worms out of the ground.
 .....the trees are  whistling for the dogs.
 .....the best parking place is  determined by shade instead of distance
 .....hot  water comes from both taps.
 .....you can make sun tea  instantly.
 .....you learn that a seat belt  buckle makes a pretty good branding iron.
 .....the  temperature drops below 90 F and you feel a little  chilly.
 .....you discover that in July it only takes  two fingers to steer your car.
 .....you discover that you can  get sunburned through your car window.
 .....you  actually burn your hand opening the car door.
 .....you break  into a sweat the instant you step outside at 7:30  A.M.
.....your biggest motorcycle wreck fear is, "What if I  get knocked out  and  end up lying on the pavement and cook to  death"?
 .....you realize that asphalt has a liquid  stage.
 .....the potatoes cook underground, so  all you have to do is pull one out and add  butter.
.....the cows are giving evaporated  milk.
 .....farmers are feeding their  chickenscrushed ice to keep them from laying boiled  eggs.
 IT'S SO DRY!!! HOW DRY ???
 .....that  the Baptists are starting to baptize by sprinkling
 .....the  Methodists are using wet-wipes
 .....the Presbyterians are  giving rain checks
 ..... and the Catholics are  praying for the wine to turn back into water!
 TRY TO  KEEP COOL !!!

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks to Father Tim
And
Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy 

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Mosaic Monday~~Deer Colorado

Deer Colorado,

We returned home today to Indiana.  We had a grand visit as always.  We shared time in laughter and joy with family.  We were thrilled by your deer visits.  It was in the beauty of your sunrise that God is truly in our midst.

Will return as soon as we can.

Your Native Daughter

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy


The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   And though I have nothing to offer at  Macro Monday  Lisa has a wonderful time planned for you.  The pictures all are an inspiration!

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Joy In The Sunrise


Today I join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Joy comes in many forms.
And this day has the potential of
being just as grand as
As a sunrise on the High Plains
I must be open to it!

God's glory is seen
in each of His sunrises
here on the high plains

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 



Saturday, July 14, 2012

Mosaic Monday~~ South Dakota

We're on the road and the landscape has been just lovely!!  It is so wonderful to be able to witness the beauty of the Creator's handiwork!

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!

Cathy


The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   And though I have nothing to offer at  Macro Monday  Lisa has a wonderful time planned for you.  The pictures all are an inspiration!

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Haiku My Heart~Vacation




Vacation begins
into the sunset we drive
Anticipation 

Family gathers
Catching up with everyone
Glory be to God!


Looking forward to seeing Mom, Phil, Deb, Linda and Norm.  It's been a year and it's time to sit and chat and just experience being with them.  I am so very blessed!

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!

Cathy


Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 



Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Joy=James Taylor Concert!!!!


Today I join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Joy comes in many forms.
And this day has the potential of
being just as grand as

James Taylor Tanglewood 2007 by dave-read
James Taylor Tanglewood 2007, a photo by dave-read on Flickr.
An evening with James Taylor.
I must be open to it!


The concert!!!  Oh my what a wonderful journey in music!!!
~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!  
Cathy

Sunday, July 08, 2012

The Gold Fish and Mosaic Monday


nature is God's own
color and life abounding
thanks be to God

The fish in the pond are finally coming to the top to feed so we can see them.  We knew they were still in the pond as there were none floating as if they had died, but just wondered how they were doing in all the heat.  Look!  They are thriving.

The Gerber Daisy looks like bleach had been dropped on it by accident, but no, that too is from God's palate.  Wonders all of God's creation!

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!

Cathy


The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   And though I have nothing to offer at  Macro Monday  Lisa has a wonderful time planned for you.  The pictures all are an inspiration!

Wednesday, July 04, 2012

The 4th of July!!!!



Happy 4th of July!!!!!

Wishing all a grand day. Perhaps it's too hot and dry where you live to
have fireworks or parades.   Or the weather has been so bad that you're one 
without electricity.   I'm praying for you.

Nevertheless, 

Thanks be to God!!!
There's no where else on earth I'd rather live!!!

Cathy

Sunday, July 01, 2012

Mosaic Monday





It's 102 degrees outside and if feels like 106 degrees.  And today it's cooler than yesterday...Praying for rain.  So thought I go back and resurrect some winter scenes.  It doesn't reduce the use of the air conditioner but it does have a chilling effect...

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!

Cathy


The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   And though I have nothing to offer at  Macro Monday  Lisa has a wonderful time planned for you.  The pictures all are an inspiration!