Hanging out in dangerous places!

Hanging out in dangerous places!

I was getting ready to leave for an early morning dentist appointment, when my attention was caught by a little snail outside on the deck railing.   Is that little snail crazy!?!   Doesn’t he know that deck railing is…
April 23, 2025Posted inLife Lessons
The joy of “firsts”!

The joy of “firsts”!

Lo and behold  …  my Bunchberry dogwoods haven’t been eaten by the deer this Spring!   This is a first!  Just look at all those beautiful blooms!   This is a first!   I am absolutely thrilled!   Thank you God for…
April 22, 2025Posted inGratitude
Parable of the Big-Leaf Maple seeds!

Parable of the Big-Leaf Maple seeds!

I have been outside on my hands and knees in the flowerbeds pulling up Big-Leaf Maple sprouts.  Therefore, it seemed fitting to share the parable of the Sower.  (from Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23;  and Luke 8:4-15)   On a grey,…
April 21, 2025Posted inLessons in the Dirt
Springing up to life!

Springing up to life!

A few years ago, hubby and I picked up a package of lily bulbs at the garden nursery.   There were three bulbs in the package.   Hubby and I assumed the lilies would grow to be about knee-height, so…
April 20, 2025Posted inHope, Lessons in the Dirt
Death … and … Resurrection

Death … and … Resurrection

I had an early morning appointment, so I hurried out the front door and over to the car barn  …  where I stopped short and yelped in startled shock at the sight of a dead bird lying next…
April 18, 2025Posted inGrief, Hope
You matter!

You matter!

I was sitting at the dining table this morning sipping my hot coco for breakfast, watching the little hummingbird at the feeder.   It reminded of yesterday evening as I was fixing dinner – there was a little hummingbird…
April 17, 2025Posted inIdentity
Closing Day!

Closing Day!

Hubby and I have just recently purchased a condo for our aging parents so that we can move them to be closer to us.   Closing Day for the condo is May 9.   On Closing Day a legal transaction…
April 16, 2025Posted inGateway to Heaven, What is God like?
It’s hard to let go.

It’s hard to let go.

My hairdryer has been in the process of going out.   For the past several months now, as I use my hairdryer the connection in the wire will be lost and the hairdryer will stop working.   The connection point…
April 15, 2025Posted inLife Lessons
A place prepared …

A place prepared …

Hubby and I have just recently purchased a condo  …  so that we can move our aging parents to be near us, so that we can help care for them going forward.    Did you know that the Bible…
April 14, 2025Posted inLife Lessons