Snow bound days!

Time to think and reflect gazing out at white world with gray sky. Cold blowing snow and the need for a hot cup of tea with bible in hand. I would like to make a snow man but no boots-need to get prepared for Albuquerque winters. Daisy hopped thru the snow quickly and sliding on the patio-poor puppy! She acted liker paws were cold. New adventures in New Mexico.

Memories: sad and joyful

Memories flutter thru my mind; small boy with laughing face and fat chubby arms and legs, serious elementary boy asking serious questions, teenager sad and depressed! I loved that little boy, the serious boy and yes, even the sad teenager but would I wish him back here with turmoil and pain- I am not sure. I just don't want those memories to disappear from my mind and heart. He was talented and creative, loving and caring, quicksilver young man. I know he is in heaven peaceful and contented, singing and praising all day long. But the ache in my heart is still there and probably will remain there for years to come. Good nite sweet Joshua, good nite. love grandma

Disaster

Just finished reading an article on a "Disaster" and brought to mind what if??? We have had devastating tornados, floods and fires around the country this year. Do I have a plan???? I think with the fires so close to our home in NM I need to have a plan. What is important to me to save??? What do I do first??? I know we have a great God and He is in control but He gave us a mind and intellect to reason as well as pray.
My family, my pet is most important but what else?? I can't go on thinking that will only happen to another person or place.
any comments?

down the rabbit hole

Have you ever felt like running down the "rabbit hole" or better yet have you felt yourself slipping down the "rabbit hole"???
How do you stop yourself from slipping down that hole??

Inside/Out

Have you ever thought about the term "inside/out"? Does it mean that the inside should really be the outside or is the inside out and really should be inside?
I have been feeling like my inside needs to be out- real and authentic. I thought I was in the past but I think I was trying to keep the inside safe and the outside for others to see-not the real me. But the older I get the more I am convinced the inside needs to be outside and show the real you. Now, one needs to be comfortable with the inside outside. That takes time and growth and trust! The trust comes from feeling loved and adequate inside! I truly feel this comes only with a solid belief and faith in God. The God who loves me completely, forgives me and was willing to sacrifice his son for me. The fullness of that love and mercy must emcompass my mind and heart. I am on that journey.

Darkness into Light

You have loved us with an everlasting love. You have taken us from darkness into light. May the light shine in me and thru me to others. May my heart be exposed to your cleansing and make me whole. My Lord, oh, my Lord help me pray as your spirit speaks to me today.

Island retreat

Looking out over the water and tall trees on the island is soothing to the soul. My island of retreat reminds me of Prince Edwards Island "Anne of Green Gables". Green everywhere with tulips, wild flowers blooming and sweet scent of the ocean in the air. Where is your retreat??