Thankful.....

Of all the blessings we receive

Which happiness impart,

The one which brings real joy is this,

Thanksgiving in the heart.

~G. I. Liland

I will praise Thee, O Lord my God,

with all my heart:

And I will glorify Thy name forevermore.~Psalm 86:12

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Feeling so thankful this morning.....Dee Dee

Mother's Day Cards

"Nap Time"

A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer,

bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, and...

the future worth living. ~Unknown author

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I passed out Mother's Day cards at the nursing home church service today.

Those sweet smiles on aged wrinkled faces do good things to my heart. 

 "My name is Bertha.  Yes, I am a mother.  Both my babies

have died."  "Well, I'm so happy to meet you, and I've

brought you something."  I handed her my hand-made card,

hugged her neck and told her "Happy Mother's Day." I had

watched her during church service and heard her

sweet voice as we sang hymns....she had a beautiful smile.

  I met John, an older African-American

gentleman.  I liked his smile also, and when I took hold

of his hand and shared 

a few words, I felt a kinship...he too, a  part of God's family. John

kept his eyes closed most of the service.  When

we began singing Jesus Loves Me, I saw his precious old

lips begin to move....he recognized the song and knew the words.

  Juanita sang with a smile on her face.  She held

her Mother's Day card I had given her,

 tightly in her hand the whole time.

I was deeply saddened when they brought a young seventeen

year old boy to the church service.  A car accident, and he was

completely paralized.  The pastor's words  would encourage

him...."God knows your suffering and pain, He loves you."

Saying these folks blessed my heart today, would be

a real understatement.  

Handing out a few cards, giving hugs and smiles....remembering

their names .....I never feel like I've done enough....As Mother Teresa

once said, "You can't do it all, just do something." 

Have a blessed day....Dee Dee

A Visitor To Our Garden

"The Monarch Butterfly"

During my walk around the garden this morning,

I noticed a fluttering movement in the courtyard.

I hurried back into the cottage for my camera,

hoping against hope that this amazingly beautiful

"Monarch Butterfly"

would still be feeding in my hanging basket,

and, that  I could share the moment with you........

dear friends and family.

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May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun

and find your shoulder to light on,

To bring you luck, happiness and riches

Today, tomorrow and beyond.

~Irish Blessing

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Blessings this day for you......Dee Dee

 click on images to enlarge

A Sweet Home-Going

In memory of my friend Susan....

now present with the Lord. II Corinthians l:9

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Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another.

~George Eliot

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......Dee Dee

"One Hungry Woodpecker"

One lone Woodpecker in the garden,

 making a whole lot of fuss,

caught my attention .  High up in the giant

white Bird of Paradise plant, he finds delicious

nectar in a magnificent blossom.

A closer look and a little liberty with a photo program....

an image I think worthy of framing, and titling

"One Hungry Woodpecker"

Have a blessed day.....Dee Dee

Not Your Typical Driftwood

 Honeymoon Island is a state park. This mere 

fact, is to our complete advantage.  The park rangers

are in constant motion keeping the park clean and

in a natural state of existance.

There seems to be an art to this type of landscaping,

and I love and appreciate their efforts.  Along the water's edge

this day, we found a palm tree, cut into logs

and placed neatly in a pile.....not your typical driftwood.

Click on the photo to enlarge, and see the rocks and shells

that force us to walk in

"wave walkers"

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Have a blessed week......Dee Dee

An Early Morning Walk

Our walk in the village this morning yielded some

nourishment for the soul, and some

beautiful  photos. Most Saturdays, you'll find  me and the mister

at the organic farmer's market in the village.

Once ladened with fruits and produce,

we take time to do a bit of strolling along quiet

and older established streets.

I've made it a habit never to leave home without

a camera, and photo opportunities were everywhere

this morning.....spring so very obvious.

  I gravitated toward these beautiful

Plumeria plants, standing in awe of God's

creative perfection. The blooms are quite exquisite,

and absolutely gorgeous.

  Sadly, I no longer have this Hawaiian beauty  growing

in my garden....they succumbed to the cold this

past winter.  After seeing these today, I will be

visiting the nurseries soon......the garden seems

incomplete, somehow.

It is indeed true what Thoreau once said....

"An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day."

Enjoying all the moments.....Dee Dee

"Have a blessed Lord's day!"