SPREAD A LITTLE SUNSHINE

I love to see the flowers bloom from spring throughout the fall

But summer's glorious colors are the sunniest of all.

Glads make me happy
 and lilies lift my chin

And those bright-eyed black-eyed Susans always make me grin.
Karen Rice

When our family lived in Buford, GA, we had a neighbor who would spend her summer mornings picking day lilies, Queen Anne's lace, sweet pea, and whatever flowers she found in the fields along the road. Then she would arrange them in vases people saved for her, and take them to widows and those who were sick.

THANKS TO MY SISTER FOR SENDING ME PHOTOS OF ALL THE LOVELY FLOWERS IN HER YARD!

ROSES

Roses, roses, roses,

I thank all the roses
that bloom in the spring.

SUMMER MEMORIES

Lightning bugs, June bugs, bumble bees, butterflies, and busy little ants. Summer is almost here! We are already having thunder storms in the heat of the day.

I remember sitting on the screen porch glider with my mother and sister during rain showers, listening to thunder rumble and mother telling stories and singing songs from her childhood.

I'll let you in on the sweet old truths,

Stories we heard from our fathers,

counsel we learned at our mother's knee.

We're not keeping this to ourselves,

we're passing it along to the next generation—

God's fame and fortune,

the marvelous things he has done.

Psalm 78:2-4 Message

Strong Tower

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; 

the righteous run to it and are safe.

Proverbs 18:10

A note of encouragement from my son

You are in good hands. You are in His hands. The Lord hears your prayers. Do not be anxious for anything. Be yoked with the Lord's righteousness and faithfulness and goodness. Do not carry judgment, or worry. You cannot make anything happen. Trust in the Lord. He shall direct your steps. Be yoked with confidence and faith.