Orchid Garden

Whatever is true,

whatever is noble,

whatever is right,

whatever is pure,

whatever is lovely,

whatever is admirable,

if anything is excellent or praiseworthy,

think about such things.

Philippians 4:8

My son Cameron sent me many beautiful photos from an orchid garden where he attended a wedding last weekend in New Jersey.

Memorial Day

Remembering today all those who have given their lives for the freedom we enjoy today.

This momentary light affliction is preparing for us and eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen, but the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Lilies in Bloom

And soon it will be June. Three more days of school. Kaedyn's looking forward to the pool ....so she'll stay nice and cool .

She wore her new sundress to the Mother Daughter Tea at her school.

Neighborly Deed

Knowing how much I enjoy playing and singing the old hymns, a neighbor gave me hymnal dated 1942 called 'Upper Room Hymns".

I enjoyed finding many songs I have not heard since childhood. Does anyone remember this?

Look all around you, find someone in need.

Help somebody today.

Though it be little, a neighborly deed,

Help somebody today.

Help somebody today,

Somebody along life's way.

Let sorrow be ended, the friendless be friended.

Oh, help somebody today.

Mrs. Frank Breck

It's a Good Thing!

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord,
and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High:
To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning,
and thy faithfulness every night.

Psalm 92:1-2

He Is So Precious to Me

So precious is Jesus, my Savior and King.

His praise all the day long with rapture I sing.

To Him in my weakness for strength I can cling.

For He is so precious to me.

'Tis Heaven below my Redeemer to know,

For He is so precious to me.

Charles Gabriel

I went to bed last night troubled about my neighbor who has had three heart attacks in the month of May, The doctor says they can do no more for her and she must go to a nursing home, As I was praying for her, this old hymn came to mind and brought me peace.

Reminiscing with my brother

Yesterday was my brother's 70th birthday. We were emailing back and forth about childhood memories. We remember standing out in the dark and seeing Sputnik move across the sky in 1957.
Our baby sister Mildred was only a few weeks old.

My brother has always been fascinated with planes, rockets, and technology.

We also recalled our grandparents telling how amazed they were the first time they saw an airplane fly over Alpharetta, GA. The first flight landed at Candler air field in Atlanta in 1926 when Grandmother was 32 years old. Today the International airport in Atlanta is the busiest in the world.

Only One Life

Two little lines I heard one day,

Traveling along life’s busy way;

Bringing conviction to my heart,

And from my mind would not depart;

Only one life, twill soon be past,

Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, yes only one,

Soon will its fleeting hours be done;

Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to meet,

And stand before His Judgment seat;

Only one life,’twill soon be past,

Only what’s done for Christ will last.

C.T. Studd

The grass withers, the flower fades, 

but the Word of our God will stand forever.

Isaiah 40:8

Reflection

My son Cameron sent photos of this lake near his home in New Jersey. I always enjoy the pictures and updates he sends. And I love the photos from my blog friends.

Things to be glad about

We enjoyed the story of Pollyanna

who liked to play the Glad Game.

"If God took the time to tell us 800 times to 

be glad and rejoice

He must expect us to do it some!"

We looked for a rainbow after the thunder shower and didn't see one, but my granddaughter showed me how to make a rainbow using a CD to reflect the afternoon sun on white paper.

Then we went to the play ground and a robin scolded Kaedyn, but she was glad that it caused her to notice the nest of blue eggs hidden in the climbing tower. Now we watch each day to see if they have hatched.

Still Waters

The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want.

He makes me lie in pastures green

He leads me by the still, still waters,

His goodness restores my soul.

Stuart Townsend

The Fabulous Fifties

When I was teaching second grade a few years ago, the reading group was discussing the decade of the fifties. "Well, how lucky these kids are to have me for their teacher!" I thought. "I was born in 1950."

So I gathered pictures and memorabilia, and told them all about how things were way back then.
They were amazed that cameras only took black and white photos, that TV's were a new thing in American households, that phones had rotary dials, and how we went to the library to look up information.

I asked them to write a summary in their journals. One child wrote: "Our teacher went to school in the 1950's. She had to go to the county library to use the computer."

Enough Light for the Step I'm On

Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.
Matthew 6:34

God knows our thoughts and our needs 

before there is a word on our lips. 

Remembering Mother

Your love has given me much joy and comfort...

your kindness often refreshed the hearts of God's people.

Philemon 1:7

It is amazing the way we recall simple kindnesses from decades past. I remember a platform rocker with squeaky springs where Mother sat and rocked me to sleep when I was sick as a young child.

Sometimes we do not realize what a comforting memory a simple act of kindness will make.

Wisdom

Oh the depth of the riches

both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!

How unsearchable are His judgments

and His ways past finding out!

Romans 11:33

Who is this King of Glory
with strength and majesty
And wisdom beyond measure,
the gracious King of kings,
The Lord of earth and heaven,
The creator of all things.
Who is this King of glory?
He's everything to me!

Above the Storm

When the oceans rise and thunders roar,

I will soar with You above the storm.

Father, You are King over the earth.

I will be still and know You are God.

Find rest my soul in Christ alone.

Know His power in quietness and trust.

Hide me now under You wings.

Cover me with Your mighty hands.

Reuben Morgan

Notice the bird soaring toward the break in the clouds?

At the Pond

Kaedyn and I often see ducks in the pond on our after school walks. She has so many questions for me, so I checked out this beautiful children's picture book today. Can't wait to show it to her this afternoon.

Beautiful illustrations about the life cycle of ducks by Claire Llewellyn

May Flowers in New Jersey

Knowing how I love parks and gardens, 

my son Cameron sent me pictures today from New Jersey 

where he has been living for almost two years.

It is a blessing to me to get to hear the church services where he is on staff

live online each week. 

And to hear testimonies of people who are coming to faith in Jesus 

through the outreach ministries.

Peonies

Peonies are the state flower of Indiana. You can see them adorning yards in the spring all around southern Indiana.They come in every color except blue. The plants can live for 100 years. When Marco Polo discovered peonies, he reported "roses as big as cabbages."

Our family gathered at my place to celebrate my granddaughter's birthday today. Happy 15th birthday to Ashlynn! I have to look up to her now!

By the Sea

What makes us feel carefree

about sitting at the edge of the sea 

and watching the waves roll in

and rush away again?

My daughter's family loves to visit the 

Atlantic beaches in Florida.

When my children were young, we went to the gulf.

I especially liked the sugary white sand

 on Santa Rosa Sound.

Do you have a favorite beach?

What To Do?

"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter 6-7

I cast all my cares upon You.

I lay all of my burdens

Down at Your feet

And anytime I don't know

What to do,

I will cast all my cares

Upon You

Kelly Willard

Balloon Race

Last week Kaedyn got to see the fireworks, air show and hot air balloons in Louisville. I could hear the jets circling overhead, and I watched it all on TV. I think it would be fun to go up in a balloon.
Happy First Day of May!!