Still blooming! … Still bearing fruit!

Still blooming! … Still bearing fruit!

The rhododendron is blooming.  What!?!  I have never known a rhododendron to bloom in October.  But sure enough, the plant is loaded with buds which are in the process of opening!  Not only that … the strawberries are…
September 25, 2022Posted inRelationships
Flowers along the path

Flowers along the path

The last weekend of July, hubby and I set out to accomplish a “bucket list” item:  seeing the alpine wildflowers up at Paradise, at Mt. Rainier.   Having left home long before the crack of dawn, we pulled into…
September 24, 2022Posted inRelationships
Sunflowers for the soul

Sunflowers for the soul

This week’s blog posts have been a bit heavier than normal  …  about working through grief.  I had hesitated to share these thoughts.  Afterall, the blog is entitled “Daily Blessing” and that means it’s supposed to always be…
September 23, 2022Posted inGrief, Relationships
Unseen protection

Unseen protection

The delphiniums came up beautifully this spring.  I was so excited … I couldn’t wait for their beautiful blooms to fill the front flowerbed all summer long.  Then one morning I came outside, and they were all eaten…
September 22, 2022Posted inRelationships
Burs on the soul

Burs on the soul

As I was weeding a particularly overrun corner of the yard, I noticed that each reach of my gloved hand resulted in an array of burs clinging on tight.  I stopped momentarily to pick the burs from my…
September 21, 2022Posted inRelationships
What to do with the grief

What to do with the grief

I mentioned in yesterday’s post that I lost most of my close friendships this summer.  It was hard … and painful.  What to do with the grief??  The last two weekends the air has been choked with wildfire…
September 20, 2022Posted inGrief, Relationships
Dormant … but not dead

Dormant … but not dead

Every summer the grass in the Pacific Northwest goes dormant … as you can see from the background photo.  Our 9-10 months of continual constant rainy drizzle finally ceases (this year it didn’t cease until the end of…
September 19, 2022Posted inHope, Relationships
Psalm 23:6

Psalm 23:6

"Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." - Psalm 23:6
September 18, 2022Posted inVerse Art
Keys to Relationship – Prayer!

Keys to Relationship – Prayer!

Never underestimate the power of prayer when it comes to the relationships in your life. Pray for those with whom you are in relationship! Prayer is powerful!"I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my…
September 18, 2022Posted inMarriage, Relationships
Psalm 23:5

Psalm 23:5

"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies ... my cup overflows." - Psalm 23:5
September 17, 2022Posted inVerse Art