Word Filled Wednesday

This fabulous sunset does indeed declare the magnificence and glory of the Lord.... taken from a tour bus in Amish country, I apologize for the reflection on the window, but God's glory surpasses that...

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Mosaic Monday

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This late spring collage is showing off the vibrant colors in our yard.... the gorgeous blue hydrangea is loaded and has really grown this year.... the roses by the fence have surpassed other seasons... the lace cap hydrangea on the propertyline has doubled its size, and the lone rock lily that has been allowed to prosper this year is really avowing itself to be prolific and and successful in its prominence of domain... the lavender is actually blooming this year and my merry lil gardener stands sentinel with hoe in hand declaring all is as it should be for mid June.

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FOR TODAY... from Carolyn's Daybook

Outside my window...A new beginning... a cooler less humid week is in store for us this week.... a lovely day is dawning and all is right with the world

I am thinking...there is a smattering of desire within me to punch it up in my household organization and get some much needed house cleaning out of the way.... oh,, that this movement in my spirit will grow and blossom into a full blown urge and actual resolve to act and accomplish....

I am thankful ...for my dear husband who oversees so much around the house... our lawn and the shrub beds all look wonderful because of his tender care....and his help in the house makes a great difference as well... Lynn is such a wonderful husband!!!

I am wearing...turquoise tee and brown shorts

I am remembering.... to look into ordering tickets to see Chris Botti in concert this summer.... oh,, how I love his music.... listen for him here on my blog!

I am going...to Bible study this morning and hopefully, Dottie and I can plan a fun day this week....hopefully, we can do a run up the mountain to Floyd one day.... that is always fun, and perhaps the day lilies will be in bloom!!!

Books Im reading.....

Here Burns My Candle by Liz Curtis Higgs
Wild Mountain Thyme , by Rosamunde Pilchur
Christ is in Control, Bible Study
Destroying Spiritual Strongholds, by our Bible Study teacher, Jim Tarter
Book of Isaiah
I love Liz Curtis Higgs. I was privileged to actually meet her in person this spring at a woman's conference... I have read many of her books and this one is proving to be just as enthralling and powerful in message!

I am hoping....to get our plans for our Boston trip under way this week... time to choose a bed and breakfast for breaking up the driving on our trip... that is always our special time together...such lovely places up through the NE... fun!!

On my mind...the role of the church (christian activity) operating in the authority and power Christ exhibited when He was raised for the dead... scripturally, that is our mandate, yet, the church seriously fails to do this.... but as we see the day approaching... these last days when the enemy is so prevalent in our society.... I am really digging in for truth and wisdom for such times as these...

Noticing that...time spent in His presence is the best medicine!

Pondering these words...
A loving heart is the truest wisdom.
Charles Dickens

Around the house....laundry as usual... it never seems to go away and perhaps some really good clearing out... !

One of my favorite things... meeting and chatting with new folks from all over...on facebook of course... probably have said this before, but it does my heart good.

From my picture journal...


There is nothing quite as welcoming as a huge pot of geraniums!
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Thankful Thursday

What a lovely day this is turning out to be... first of all I knew that I would have a full afternoon singing at the retirement village and dining with our choir at the Homeplace which is absolutely everyone's favorite homestyle restaurant.... situated in the Catawba Valley... the ride to it is simply amazing and the ambiance very victorian and grand...the food ..plentiful and delicious... just like granny's! And another great surprise is Lynn said he'd drive over form work this evening to join and dine with us.... now that in itself was enough to make this a remarkable... memorable day... but then last night...
Dottie called and invited me out for coffee this morning... always a treat and becoming more rare as she is working more and more... and then....
as I was online this morning checking on my fun little farm on Farmtown... who should pop over but a very special little friend, Jackson... a young man from Derbyshire England who has to be the most delightful, engaging fellow I've ever chanced to meet.... at 13 years he demonstrates the maturity and grace of one much older and such manners and interesting discussions ...this morning we discussed the state of the world, music, shared our summer vacation plans and just had a lovely chat... so special to share with new friends of other places and ages yet share the same interests and learn new things as well... totally delightful and well, my heart is full to bursting!!!
God is so good for the simplicity of friends, and the heart he has given us whereby we enjoy the
pleasures of life...
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Word Filled Wednesday

Storm clouds are on the horizon signaling prevalent winds of strife, pestilence, war, loss, and poverty... could disaster be far behind?

God gives us all we need to prepare for the coming storm..... His living Word, His comforter, and His saving grace.... Therefore, there is nothing to fear as we find our shelter in Him!

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FOR TODAY... from Carolyn's Daybook

Outside my window...Ah.... this first Monday following my release of my teachng contract
...I enjoyed the 37 years of teaching in the public schools, children will always remain my favorite people on earth... and perhaps I will return to teaching sunday school some day... as the Lord leads me.... but for now... oh let me revel in the prospect of no more school, no more school nightmares, no more teacher's plans for the substitute, or grade books.. (sigh) life is so good! So as I look out the window I see a beautful new day filled with new hopes and dreams... the essence of which are yet to be realized... love it!!!

I am thinking...about the myriad possibilities that lay before me... but mainly I am rejoicing in the contentment of abundance that I experiencing at this moment... abundance of God's grace and blessing!!!

I am thankful ... for the holiday today and that Lynn is home with me and we have a lovely day planned ahead of us...

I am wearing...navy shorts and light blue knit tee

I am remembering.... that i need to purchase a cabbage today at the store so I can prepare the slaw to take to the cook out at Gerri's this evening!!

I am going...to have a very full day tomorrow with my mom and just catching up on errands that have been neglected over the past few weeks... life has been so hectic.

Books Im reading.....

Here Burns My Candle by Liz Curtis Higgs
Christ is in Control, Bible Study
Destroying Spiritual Strongholds, by our Bible Study teacher, Jim Tarter
Book of Isaiah
I love Liz Curtis Higgs. I was priveleged to actually meet her in oerson this spring at a women's conference... I have read many of her books and this one is proving to be just as enthralling and powerful in message!

I am hoping....to get tickets to see Chris Botti in concert at Wolftrap in August... You can hear his easy jazz here on the blog.

On my mind...
several of us at church have been so taken with a previous study on the Church view as opposed to the world view in regard to how the church has really dropped the ball in allowing our society to propel down the slippery slope upon which we now find ourselves.... we are meeting together to discussing the church's role in the world today and just how it can educate the people and spur them to action in their realm of influence to stay the hand of the enemy in our homes, schools, community and government...

Noticing that...

aches and pains are becoming a tad more commonplace in me.... not good....

Pondering these words...
"No man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burdened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in nowise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.
--from The Virginia Act For Establishing Religious Freedom, 1786, authored by Thomas Jefferson

Around the house....laundry as usual... bah!

One of my favorite things... blogging, and this week I definitely plan to catch up with it!! YAYA!
From my picture journal...


My lilies will soon be in bloom this season... I love these so much!!!!

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Skywatch Friday

Sunset over Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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