To everything there is a season,

a time for every purpose under the sun.

A time to be born and a time to die;

a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

a time to kill and a time to heal ...

a time to weep and a time to laugh;

a time to mourn and a time to dance ...

a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing;

a time to lose and a time to seek;

a time to rend and a time to sew;

a time to keep silent and a time to speak;

a time to love and a time to hate;

a time for war and a time for peace.

ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Don't wish your life away,

But enjoy whatver today brings

This season will soon be a memory

And a new one will begin

Inauguration Day 2009

Today is an historic day and not just because we have our first black president. All inaugurations are historic. We should be proud our system of government. Yes, mistakes are made and there are things we disagree with. BUT, our candidates campaign, we vote and we have a new leader. All should wish our new president well because if he succeeds, we succeed. Whether we voted for him or not (I didn't) we should treat him and the office with respect. I believe that most politicians are trying to do what they think best for our country. It's okay to disagree - there is just a way to do it. I fervently pray that God grants President Obama wisdom, courage and kindness.

Winter Wonderland

We've had about 10 inches of snow fall since last night. People complain - but I love it. This is the first real snow we've had all year. 75% of the battle in learning to love it is attitude. If you keep telling yourself that you are going to hate it - you will! (that is true about most things.) The other 25% is just getting out. If you keep yourself all cooped up of course when you go out you are going to freeze(and learn to hate winter in the process). You do have to dress for it. When I have on my hat, boots, gators (one of the best gifts I've ever gotten) and scarf I stay plenty warm and I see things I would miss from inside. And of course, my extra warm Big Bear Socks!

The best things in life might not always be free - but they are often cheap. I love watching the birds. See the Blue Jay on the feeder? He and his buddies have been real hogs this year. I've filled that feeder twice today already.

We have

woodpeckers come to the feeders, too. Nature is the original recyler. Here a dead tree stump provides a home for bugs, which in turn provdes food for the woodpeckers

Go out and Play!

Molly knows how to enjoy the season!

My Favorite Card This Yead

It may not be lions laying down with lambs, but I love it!

Happy New Year!

Today...I wish you a day of ordinary miracles-

A fresh pot of coffee you didn't have to make yourself.

An unexpected phone call from an old friend.

Green stoplights on your way to work or shop.

I wish you a day of little things to rejoice in...

The fastest line at the grocery store.

A good sing along song on the radio.

Your keys right where you look.

I wish you a day of happiness and perfection-

little bite-size pieces of perfection

that give you the funny feeling that the Lord is smiling on you,

holding you so gently because you are someone special and rare.

I wish You a day of Peace, Happiness and Joy.

They say it takes a minute to find a special person,

an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them,

but then an entire life to forget them.

Wishing you the very best for 2009!!