We finally had some much needed rain today. One of my favorite things to do on a rainy day is to just sit and watch the raindrops splash on the pond. What do you like to do on a rainy day?
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Rainy Day
We finally had some much needed rain today. One of my favorite things to do on a rainy day is to just sit and watch the raindrops splash on the pond. What do you like to do on a rainy day?
Sunday, December 26, 2010
White Christmas...Almost!
As the clock struck twelve, saying goodbye to Christmas day, there was a cold, light rain falling here in southeastern North Carolina. Our hopes of a white Christmas faded away as we snuggled warmly in our beds. Little did we know that while we were sleeping God was busy with plans of his own. The morning light dawned on a landscape beautifully covered in snow. Now, I know that for some of you that is not a very big deal, however, when you live where I do snow is a welcomed sight...especially this close to Christmas Day. Although I love sitting in the sun room watching the snow gently fall, I couldn't resist venturing outside for just a few pictures this morning. Enjoy!
I just love the beautiful view from my front porch.
The barren branches look lovely when dressed with snow.
Do you think the birds would like to bathe in this?
It does come with a water view.
The pine warblers were especially grateful for their breakfast.
The little chick a dee preferred to take his with him.
I think that they all look pretty sitting in the American holly.
The little junco just had to be different!
My porch decorations were much prettier with a little help from above.
The snow may not have come on Christmas Day, but it wasn't far off! I pray that Christmas brought joy, peace, and God's blessings to all.
I just love the beautiful view from my front porch.
The barren branches look lovely when dressed with snow.
Do you think the birds would like to bathe in this?
It does come with a water view.
The pine warblers were especially grateful for their breakfast.
The little chick a dee preferred to take his with him.
I think that they all look pretty sitting in the American holly.
The little junco just had to be different!
My porch decorations were much prettier with a little help from above.
The snow may not have come on Christmas Day, but it wasn't far off! I pray that Christmas brought joy, peace, and God's blessings to all.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Two Friends and a Boat
As I sat on the pier watching Carson and her best friend Abbey laughing and having fun in the canoe, I had no idea that I was learning a valuable lesson in friendship. In fact, it wasn't until days later, while viewing the pictures that I took of the two friends, that I realized I had witnessed some of the best traits of a true friendship.
One of the first being that real friends truly enjoy each other's company.
Another trait of a true friendship is that when one friend gets tired, the other one will take over and row for a while.
Still, another is that a true friend doesn't mind trading places once in a while just to see things from the other's point-of-view.
Lastly, and probably the most important trait of a true friendship is that once in a while, when one friend is going through a tough time, the only thing the other can do is sit quietly in the boat and just be.
When I began blogging in January it was mainly so that my girls could one day look back and see through my words and lens straight into my heart. Little did I know that I was opening the door to some wonderful friendships. At that time, I promised myself that, for the sake of my girls, I would be totally transparent with my feelings and not only blog about the good days, but some of the bad as well, so that they would never see perfection in me... and see instead someone who trusts in the one who is perfect. I hope that this is what all of you, my friends, see as well. This week, after having had a particularly tough week, I posted about not feeling well. I was truly touched by all of your kind comments and the prayers that were sent up on my behalf. I felt the presence of your friendship with each and every comment that I read. Thanks for lifting me up.
"A friend loves at all times, and brother is born for adversity." Proverbs 17:17
One of the first being that real friends truly enjoy each other's company.
Another trait of a true friendship is that when one friend gets tired, the other one will take over and row for a while.
Still, another is that a true friend doesn't mind trading places once in a while just to see things from the other's point-of-view.
Lastly, and probably the most important trait of a true friendship is that once in a while, when one friend is going through a tough time, the only thing the other can do is sit quietly in the boat and just be.
When I began blogging in January it was mainly so that my girls could one day look back and see through my words and lens straight into my heart. Little did I know that I was opening the door to some wonderful friendships. At that time, I promised myself that, for the sake of my girls, I would be totally transparent with my feelings and not only blog about the good days, but some of the bad as well, so that they would never see perfection in me... and see instead someone who trusts in the one who is perfect. I hope that this is what all of you, my friends, see as well. This week, after having had a particularly tough week, I posted about not feeling well. I was truly touched by all of your kind comments and the prayers that were sent up on my behalf. I felt the presence of your friendship with each and every comment that I read. Thanks for lifting me up.
"A friend loves at all times, and brother is born for adversity." Proverbs 17:17
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