Scenes along the Mohawk River -Sky Watch Friday *6-5-09*

~ A Sunny-Blue-Sky Afternoon along the Mohawk River ~

Last Saturday my family had a lovely get-together at a town park.
It was a gorgeous day; we really enjoyed ourselves.

Are these trees "holding hands?"

The breeze made the waters dance and shimmer.

A little cove where the geese and ducks came.~ A kite flying kind of day ~

I finally got the spot out of my kite picture using Paint. Just copied a little sky and pasted it over the spot.
I couldn't get the spot out on the far left... too much sky variation...

It originally looked like the kite made a shadow on the sky!

Share Some Joy Today

It may be a few buttercups
or a simple smile for someone who glances your way...
~ It could be life changing ~

Castle Creations

Man's castle creation

~ God's castle creation ~"Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made." (John 1:3)

I was going through some old photo CD's yesterday and came across pictures that my daughter, Amanda, took while she was in Disney. It got me thinking of the beautiful "castles" in the national parks. This one is of Bryce Canyon. Just gorgeous!

Earth is a Gift from God.
She's our home, She's our castle!

Where Does My Path Lead?

You do not cease to guide me on my path.

~ Keep My Eyes on the Truth That Will Guide Me to Your Peace ~

Sky Watch Friday *5-29-09* Is the Sky Half Empty or Half Full?

Hmmm... Is the sky half empty?

... or ... half full?

I had my camera in the car again this week...
saw this front plowing through the sky and the
incredible sun rays and did a quick (but safe, Amanda!) U-turn
down a country road to snap the shot!

Enjoy more sky watchers.

How can God use A Cracked-Pot Like Me?

Imagine a cracked flower pot.

...broken into pieces

Now, imagine "the Potter" putting the pieces together
...delicately, carefully creating wholeness. The Potter's Presence radiating from within...

Through what does this radiance shine?

Through the cracks.
Through the broken places.
God heals broken places.
And lets His Light shine to comfort others.

God could use a cracked-pot like me.
~ Comfort others with the comfort God has given. ~
* * *
When I was about to throw away the first little flower pot,
I thought of this metaphor that Patsy Clairmont used years and years ago.
Then I thought that God could use this little cracked pot to
recreate Patsy's story.

Thank you, Patsy Clairmont, for your gracious giving of God's gifts
of teaching and humor.

No pots were harmed during the making of this post.
Pots were already broken by husband and daughter ;D

Love and Passion in your 80's

At a lovely wedding reception yesterday, My husband was asked to help the bride's father out of his wheelchair.
Chris, in the light gray suit, and friend, Jim, kindly obliged.

He wanted to be able to stand so that he could
~ Dance With His Own Bride ~

This beautiful moment is now part of what I know to be true.
~ Real Love Lasts A Lifetime ~
~ And is As beautiful and sweet as Bridal Wreath ~