Category: Trees and leaves

Just because I admire them so much they get a category of their own!

Having a look around…

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Around about the house, spring is well underway…

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These oak leaves grow bigger by the day, framing the view from my window.

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While we were away packing up our old home, the forest floor below the house here laid down a carpet of green.

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I went down to have a closer look and glory be! These wild things bloom!

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The Indian Paintbrush adds a splash of color to the hillside as we make our way down Jim’s new trail to the weir…

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And a pair of lilies dance along the path…. enjoying the cool misty shade of the ravine.

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–LS
For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace:
the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing,
and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Is.55:12

 

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Welcome Calm

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We woke to the welcome calm of a new day—rain-washed and wind-swept by the torrential rains and savage winds of the night…

Remains of the havoc wreaked lie at our doorstep.P1160423

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A roof will need attention too.P1160426

 

But the morning breeze is invigorating.

The garden paths reflect the sky… P1160437

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I’m grateful for a roof over my head, for the man under that roof who keeps me snug, P1160441

and for the privilege of calling the God whom all the winds obey, my Father.

–LS

Praise the LORD from the earth… fire and hail, snow and mist, stormy wind fulfilling his word! Ps.148:7,8

He makes the clouds his chariot;
he rides on the wings of the wind. Ps.104:3

He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven. Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! Ps.107:29-31

The best days…

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The best days begin with quiet spaces in quiet places–being still to let the Creator’s voice be the first voice I hear in the morning…
It’s all the better if the sun is warm and the quiet space is outside tucked under the leafy canopy of a big leaf maple….
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And the best days are adorned with beauty
and the pauses necessary to really see it–

( I love Irises in general, and this variety in particular! It blooms out back largely hidden from view so I’ve taken to cutting blooms to bring the beauty near)
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And a best day is made better when it is shared with someone you love…
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–LS
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Ps118:24
“On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate…”Ps.145:5