Taking little summer blogging break.

Good blessings for all.....Dee Dee

Think On This

The marvelous richness of human experience

would lose something of rewarding joy if

there were not limitations to overcome.

The hilltop would not be half so wonderful 

if there were no dark valleys to traverse.

~Helen Keller

Think of this a while and share it with 

friends having difficult times. 

 Lots of folks 

hurting out there....health issues....

dealing with loss of loved ones.

If God brings them to it, 

encourage them that

 He will bring them 

through it.

Keeping the faith......Dee Dee

I Wonder

We all do it, you know.  

We survey our world, usually

with one quick glance, 

often times missing lovely and

beautiful details. 

 There's a small coastal village, not

far from our home, it is there 

the Mister and I take leisure walks.

On this day, I took photos of the

obvious.......later observing 

much that is so beautiful in

my part of the world.

I wonder.....who might have passed

this way before, and how 

many and whose footprints

were left there.

One can only imagine how old this

tree might be, the laughter heard and 

words spoken 

 in this

very place.

Have a sweet ole' day, everyone.  Dee Dee

Lavender and Purple In The Garden

I know what your thinking.  

Not again with the

 Crape Myrtle's Dee Dee!!

Just can't help myself......

what with all the rain,

these beautiful clusters of flowers

 are most impressive.

Mid-day found me making my way

through tall Nandina

plants and Philodendron branches

to get up close to 

the Myrtle blooms.

I managed to get close enough to the blooms

 toward the ground,

and that was where the filtered light 

allowed for some very

nice photos.

This plant, new to our garden 

this summer

 is just so beautiful!

It seems feminine to me.....

lady like and gentle. 

 I couldn't

be more pleased.

These images....same Crape Myrtle tree.....

one has sunlight and 

the other filtered sunlight, 

giving them

slightly different color. 

 I like very much both photos.

Today we worship.

 Lots of concern for family,

friends and country. 

 I'm reading The Harbinger

again.  It is so current 

and right on message for 

these times. 

 Suggested read for everyone......

Asking God's good blessings ......

for each of you.  Dee Dee

Last June

Last June our pink Desert Rose was in full bloom.

This year, we've had rain almost every day......

I suppose too much for the desert flower,  accustomed

to our Florida hot dry climate.

Last July pink Periwinkle were blooming in our garden pots.

Last July Mockingbirds were everywhere......this little

fellow was very curious of me.

Busy Saturday planned.....hope your weekend is

especially nice.....Dee Dee

Celebrating Independence Day

Posterity

"You will never know what it cost the present

generation to preserve your freedom.  I hope you

will make good use of it." ~John Quincy Adams

God bless America, land that I love, stand 

beside her and guide her....

On July 4, 1776, we claimed our 

independence from

Great Britain and Democracy was born.

Continuing to pray for America while

 asking God to have mercy on us all. 

Happy 4th of July! Dee Dee

Living Slowly

God help us to live slowly;

To move simply;

To look softly; Amen

~M Leunig

Have a sweet ole' summer day!  Dee Dee

Hibiscus

We had a house full of company last week, and I 

wanted desperately for our Hibiscus to bloom while

they were visiting.  One double orange bloom is all

the plant produced.  This morning, bright and early

we found numerous gorgeous Hibiscus blooms.....

The wonderful rains we've been getting has a whole lot

to do with such large and beautiful blooms.....

I sprayed for pests and fertilized with an organic product

and the plant seems pleased......

They grow between two tall palm trees......

Lovin' all that nature provides.......pretty, don't you think?

Have a wonderful week.....Dee Dee