Sunday, March 18, 2012

Old Salem in the Spring

 Don and I went to Old Salem. Buildings and gardens built by God loving, industrious people 
that had a vision for all things beautiful. That place is good for my soul. 


The weathered brick walls. I can imagine a woman wearing a bonnet, 
looking out the window to see the local activities. 


This back yard is a private residence. Don and I are getting ideas for our own back yard. 
This is a nice design. 


We were here on St. Patrick's Day, flowering shamrocks. 

 A southern treasure, a Comelia 

Phlox. Lovely 

Magnolia. I love the south. 

My foot, it follows the many, many, many feet that have walked these paths before me.


Wednesday, February 29, 2012

His Grace

When I see beauty 
and especially when I see an over abundance of it,
 I think of God and His love for us. 


Not only are the flowers beautiful and sweet smelling but they are bountiful. Just like His love. 




Friday, February 24, 2012

Photo Challenge

 photo a day challenge


February 21   pic of myself

February 20th  handwriting 
I found this journal entry in our old vacation diary. 
It's a record of when our family went to northern California, 
Erin must have been about ... 12 years old she wrote in here about seeing the tide pools. 

February 19th  what I hate the most 
arguing 
If I never argue again for the rest of my life, that will be good. 


February 18th  drink 
coffee.
 Did I tell you how wonderful Don is? 
That every morning he awakens me with a gentle kiss and a cup of coffee. 

February 17th time
You might wonder how this represents time. Being a mom with adult children I understand that tomorrow is different from today - so for today ... this space in time ... I get to see Elisa in her bedroom, I get to see her eclectic style and listen to her indie music. For today, I get to be the recipient of her sunshine. 

February 16th  something new 
That husband of mine picks out the best gifts. 
Thank you for these beautiful earrings. 

February 15th  My cell phone 
This is where I hear the news of my babies far away 
or get a text a bit of sunshine that says "I'm on my way home" 
 

February 14th  a heart 
 On this day we had hearts, sweethearts actually. 
Emily and Rebecca. 
We drank tea, made heart shaped cookies 
and then hung cut out hearts with words of love written on each one. 

February 13th  something blue 
Once, long ago, about 20 years ago,
 a beautiful, gentle spirited little boy with soft brown curls 
and clear blue eyes loved trains and wore this hat. 

February 12, my birthday. inside my closet 
My closet has encouraged me in right perspectives. It is a small closet and since we moved from my Woodland Cottage to the Snuggery I have had to make a lot of choices of what stays and what goes. 
How much do I really need? What do I really want? 

Febraruy 11th. makes me happy
My friend Moses blessed my heart with these beautiful daffodils. 

February 10th  self portrait 
I chose this because this is myself. My heart, my soul, my life. 

February 9th.  front door
Which front door wasn't listed so I chose the front door to Auntie Phee's place. I come here on Thursdays and have tea and watermelon with Auntie Phee. We just sit and chat. Talk about the family and what has been happening. She is quite a character and makes me laugh. She is also wise, her advice is usually pretty right on. I will always remember the time she said to Elisa "Leesi, if that young man doesn't work out don't fret, just wait and get on the next trolley" And she is continually telling me that Don is the boss. He is my main concern, I need to be taking good care of him. I tell her yes mam, you are exactly right.  

February 8th. the Sun 
I didn't get a picture of the sun so I stole one from the internet. 



February 7th  button  
C-3PO .. old friend 

February 6th  dinner 
This is Monday night. We had a busy weekend so I let myself recoup that day ... I boiled some spaghetti, warmed some sauce in a jar and sat down with Elisa. We ate and had a lovely little visit. 

 February 5th  church hymnal 
I was at church on this February 5th -  Antioch Community Church we don't usually use the hymn books but I pretty much feel like I am tasting a bit of heaven when we sing one of the old songs and the whole congregation sings out praise to our God. 


February 4th   a stranger
The waitress at Denny's was a good sport. 
On this day, Don and I had gone to Denny's for our weekly planning. 
Saturday morning is my favorite day of the week. 

February 3  hands 
His hands are the hands that have loved us for so many years. They are strong, handsome and gentle. 

February 2  Words 
I have posted fruit of the Spirit expressions in my plants as a gentle reminder of what our hearts love. 

February 1  My view 
The saying is true, there is something beautiful about those blue North Carolina skies. 

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Time Has Passed


























It's been over a year since I have posted on this blog. 
Time has passed, one day at a time. 


Our horizon is a fresh new day, 
the birds are singing 
and the flowers are starting to bloom. 


Welcome spring.



I see from a human stand point