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A question

by | Feb 26, 2012 | Uncategorized

The sky so blue with the flurry of clouds in the air… can you see it?
Can you see and use your imagination?
Perhaps angel wings?
I love to sit and look at the clouds and imagine images so big and unusual.
When I was a little girl this entertained me for long periods of time.
Have you ever allowed yourself to imagine?
For a moment… for a portion of time…
I see angel wings.. what do you see?
Linking up with Deidra at jumping tandem on Sunday
(picture by Larry O from Oregon)

Become what you already are

by | Feb 23, 2012 | Uncategorized

sanc·tu·ar·y     

1. a place of refuge or safety

nour·ish 

1. to supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth
2. to cherish, foster, keep alive, etc.
3. to strengthen, build up, or promote
en·cour·age   

1. to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence: 
2. to stimulate by assistance, approval, etc: 
One of the chief duties of a teacher is to encourage students.
3. to promote, advance, or foster
Sometimes it is easy to want to become something other than your self.
In your life I challenge you to think about these three areas and answer the question:
Who are the people in your life you provide a 
sanctuary to or with
you provide
a nourishing relationship with
you provide a place
of encouragement.
Instead of looking for new relationships or friendships or places where you can make a difference 
perhaps you just need to stop and realize 
YOU ALREADY ARE.
If you stopped being a place of safe refuge for someone
If you stopped giving nourishing behaviors or attitudes
If you stopped inspiring or encouraging
would anyone notice?
I believe the answer would be YES.
May we learn to become what we already are and 
learn to accept it 
with an attitude of gratitude.  

One step at a time

by | Feb 22, 2012 | Uncategorized

When I see this picture it reminds me of the journey we all walk at some point in our lives where not knowing what will meet us at the top of the stairs becomes our question.
Some people would see it as a new adventure exciting and full of wonder and new experiences.
Others of us hold onto the railings with a bit of trembling and perhaps a bit of anxiety
as we take one step at a time while feeling the wind upon our face and perhaps the warmth of the sun on our back gathering courage as we step into an unknown.

Sometimes one step at a time is all we can do as we enter:

into a new challenge
into a new adventure
into a new heartbreak or a new healing.
Life is often a risk.
We don’t always know what waits for us as we journey into a different place.
We just have to be aware of the courage and strength we have within us to face the new ‘situation with a strong heart and brave spirit.’
Always taking one step at a time.
[photograph taken by Larry O – 2008 in  Southern Oregon]

A frustrating moment or two

by | Feb 22, 2012 | Uncategorized

Today I was very frustrated.
As I tried to get blogger and google to work together it was increasingly getting me agitated. This blog is important to me and it felt like I was being defeated on all sides and angles. Finally after booting and rebooting and downloading I think it is fixed.
Thank you for your patience if you have received emails from me with my blog name and little content.
In the future it won’t be that frequent. Sorry.

Sunset

by | Feb 19, 2012 | Uncategorized

From the rising of the sun to its setting
the name of the Lord is to be praised.
Psalm 113:3
A beautiful sunset on the Oregon coast.
It was a warm day and beautiful colors filled the sky
as we finished our trip before heading home.
We stood at the base of the cliff and watched the sun go down.
My husband took a series of pictures and we were in awe of the beauty.
the majesty and glory… that only God could paint.

Joining Deidra at Jumping Tandem on Sunday.

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