A note from God today "Whenever trouble comes, think of all that you are thankful for. Your thankful heart and praise remove mountains. Today I am thankful for our life, our home, our good health, our fur people and beauty. Thought I'd share some of our beauty with you all. With the sun pouring into… Continue reading orchids – May ’14
May day in our garden May first has been a beautiful day. Early this afternoon I couldn't resist taking the camera to the garden to capture and share some of my joy with you all. The herbs are filling out fast. The lavender is producing nectar for both bees and butterflies. But it's ready to… Continue reading bee of sweet spirit
Today KiKi's toy had to go to the hosi'pul ! When KiKi came to live with us, back in January—after almost two years of living on the streets—the veterinary hospital where we took her to be...ahem...fixed?...checked her in as feral cat - Little Calico. As a result we decided to name her Callie. By mid-February it had… Continue reading toy hosi’pul
Moth Orchids These beauties have been in bloom since December! D bought a 'green' orchid, thinking it might be a rare bird. Turned out it was a 'dyed' bird. 🙂 Joke's on him. But, a pure white phale has always been on our wish list, so...no harm done. When the green flowers were spent I… Continue reading orchids – April ’14
Madison Compton's story begins in a ramshackle mountain cabin when she was a defenseless child of nine. Terrified, yet defiant, the abused little girl grows up to carve out a successful life for herself in the fast paced world of Industrial Design. Everything seems perfect for Maddy, then suddenly, without warning, her past returns, threatening to destroy everything… Continue reading fiction
Lately I wonder... who am i ? Really? Who am I right now? I wonder... A quarter-century ago: top level admin assistant to a corporate CEO with all the perks and stresses attached. Detail oriented, hyper-organized, over-confident and arrogant. Religious... A decade ago: a small business owner and full time career woman. Successful. Independent. Self-assured. Spiritually stagnant... Seven years ago: a… Continue reading who am I now?
Thursday, a Passover meal, a betrayal, tears and arrest Matthew 26.17-75Mark 14.11-72Luke 22.7-65John 13. 2 - 18.27 I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." John 16.33
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