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Sunday

Posted in Photography, Reflection, Sunday, tagged Beach, inspirational, photography, Psalms, Reflection, Scripture, Sunday on April 17, 2016| 4 Comments »

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty;
and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Proverbs 16:32

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Roses

Posted in Garden, Photography, Reflection, tagged Family, flowers, Gifts, inspirational, photography, Reflection on April 4, 2016| 12 Comments »

My husband brought me roses recently…

There was no special occasion…

He just wanted to brighten my day,
Remind me that he loves me.

I’ve been dealing with some personal things lately,
needing to intentionally focus on the Lord
and not on my frustrations/problems/pain…
It’s not easy, nor a five-minute, “Ok, I’ve got it” type of thing…
It’s a constant, giving-it-over-to-God, type of thing,
an act of the will that says, “I trust in you, Lord”.

I am blessed, more than most people;
I’m always aware of that,
and I try not to take it for granted.
Even right after my mother passed away,
I kept reminding myself that I was blessed to have
such a mother for 23 years…most people don’t even have
that blessing.
You see, there’s always something to be thankful for.
I grieved, but at the same time, I knew that I had been blessed.

I don’t know why I wrote all this… I just let myself type
and stopped deleting entire sentences.
I guess I’ll hit the “publish” button and not worry too much
whether someone will find it boring, objectionable, or read it at all.

I thank the Lord for a fresh new week ahead, “with no mistakes in in”,
as Anne Shirley would say, and I look forward to all the blessings
God has in store. 🙂

Have a blessed week!
xoxo

Daisy

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Don’t worry…

Posted in Garden, Photography, Reflection, Sunday, tagged flowers, garden, inspirational, photography, Reflection, Scripture, Sunday on March 13, 2016| 11 Comments »

But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? …You of little faith! Do not worry then… for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:30-33

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Colorado

Posted in Photography, Reflection, Travel, tagged inspirational, Mountains, photography, Prayer, Reflection, Retreat, Travel on February 18, 2016| 3 Comments »

(The view from the hotel lobby!)

This wasn’t my first time in Colorado, but oh…
How beautiful the mountains all around!

Every morning when we came down to the lobby for breakfast,
the view was spectacular.

I guess people who live here are pretty much used to it
and don’t pay much attention to it…
But I couldn’t take my eyes off the beauty! 🙂

When I lived close to the Smoky Mountains,
I never got “used” to it.

Every time I went outside, I couldn’t help but smile.
The fall colors! The Spring! The summer greens!
It didn’t snow except maybe twice a year,
but everything looked so beautiful!

During the week in Colorado,
the temperatures were pretty cold (at least for me!)
But I walked across the street to a shopping area
where I had lunch everyday.
It was 26* and windy, so I was cold!

I didn’t take my “real” camera with me,
but I managed to get this photo with my cell phone.

I spent the week in a personal prayer retreat during the mornings.
Those times of pulling away from everything
and just being alone with God
was something I longed for.
I feel like it’s “recharging”, literally.

In the evenings, my husband & I got together with friends
for some wonderful times of fellowship.
It was fun and refreshing to spend time with them,
since we rarely get the chance to just relax together
and not be problem-solving or counseling for
serious situations.

It was a blessed time and I’m so thankful I was able to go!

Now it’s back to “real life” but every now & then I remember,
and I just smile.

Happy Thursday, everyone!
xoxo
Daisy

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Sunday

Posted in Photography, Reflection, Sunday, tagged flowers, garden, inspirational, photography, Reflection, Scripture, Sunday on September 27, 2015| 5 Comments »

Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers, the flower fades,
But the word of our God stands forever.

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An Early Morning Walk

Posted in Photography, Reflection, Travel, tagged Beach, inspirational, Ocean, photography, Travel on August 14, 2015| 18 Comments »

Last week I was tired and felt a little like Heidi…
(she missed the mountains and the great outdoors!)

So…
My husband & I drove to the nearest beach
and took a walk…

It might seem like it’s night time in this photo,
but actually, it’s early morning on the beach.

The skies were cloudy,
so even though the sun had technically risen,
it wasn’t as sunny as a “normal” sunrise.

All I had was my cell phone,
but I wanted to take some pictures.

The little birds were just waking up, it seemed.

If you click on this photo above, and zoom in,
you can see a line of birds flying just above the water.

The sound of the waves, the water between our toes,
the breeze…
Ahhh.

This is what I needed.

Ever so slowly, it began to get a little brighter…

“You rule the swelling of the sea.” Psalms 89:9

We walked for a mile and a half.

In some places, close to hotels,
the workers had begun to set up
umbrellas & chairs for rentals.

In a few hours, this place would be
crowded with lots & lots of people.

But for now, it was just a few, here & there,
walking, some jogging, some riding their bicycles.

By the time we had turned around and returned to where we had started,
it was much brighter.

And so it was for me.

Take time to go outside and enjoy it.

Have a terrific weekend,

Daisy

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Pressure Test

Posted in Photography, Reflection, tagged inspirational, photography, Psalms, Reflection, Scripture on May 6, 2015| 5 Comments »

I took my blood pressure today in one of those machines they have set up at the pharmacy center in the nearby Walmart…

I’ve done this many times in different pharmacies, stores, etc…

My doctor wanted me to keep tabs on my blood pressure
and check it regularly.

While the test is going on, there’s a video of a nice lady
telling you what to expect,
(“the cuff on your arm is going to tighten”)…
she’s very polite and nice.

I sat there taking the test today
(repeating to myself, “Relaaax, R-E-S-T, Relaaax…”)
and trying to think of sweet, peaceful thoughts
(so my blood pressure will be lower —
I wonder if that really works??)

As I felt the cuff tightening considerably on my arm,
I actually listened to what the nice lady
was saying in the video…
It went something like this, “If the pressure is too much,
just hit the stop button and the test will stop immediately.”

She was, of course, referring to the tightening of the cuff
on the arm during the blood pressure test.

But in my profoundly thoughtful mood,
I thought to myself, “Wouldn’t it be nice if sometimes
we could do that in life?
When there’s a “test” going on and my “arm” is
getting too tight for comfort,
just hit the stop button and immediately the cuff
begins to deflate and my arm feels so much better.
Then I could go on my merry way and my arm
won’t hurt anymore.

There is, of course, no such “stop button”.

but I looked up some words that help me…

“Truly, my soul waits upon God;
from Him comes my salvation.
He only is my Rock and my Salvation,
He is my defense;
I shall not be greatly moved.
My soul, wait thou only upon God
for my expectation is from Him
In God is my salvation and my glory:
the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Trust in him at all times; ye people,
pour out your heart before him:
God is a refuge for us.” Psalm 62:1,2,7,8

I pray you’re doing great.
But just in case you’re feeling overwhelmed,
I pray those words will encourage your heart
and bring you joy.

Daisy

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Easter 2015

Posted in Photography, Reflection, Sunday, Uncategorized, tagged inspirational, Joy, photography, Scripture on April 5, 2015| 10 Comments »

I’ve been sick for over a week and haven’t been able to do much, but…

I can not let today go by without posting.

It is the reason why there exists hope
The reason why we can go on in the midst of trials,
grief, hard times.

He lives.

The angel said to the women,
“Do not be afraid;
for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified.
He is not here,
for He has risen,
just as He said.
Come, see the place where He was lying. ”
Matt. 28:5-7

I don’t know if you’ve seen this before,
but it’s one of my favorites from way back.
If you haven’t seen it,
you’re in for a treat.

A blessed Easter to you all,

Daisy

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Sunday

Posted in Photography, Reflection, Sunday, tagged hiking, inspirational, Mountains, photography, Scripture, Sunday on March 15, 2015| 6 Comments »

Fear thou not;
for I am with thee:
be not dismayed;
for I am thy God:
I will strengthen thee;
yea, I will help thee;
yea, I will uphold thee
with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 41:10

Have a blessed Sunday,

Daisy

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