Saturday, April 30, 2011

Pope John Paul II


Pope John Paul II by Loci Lenar

Pope John Paul II, a photo by Loci Lenar on Flickr.

In light of Mary, the Church sees in the face of women the reflection of a beauty which mirrors the loftiest sentiments of which the human heart is capable; the self-offering totality of love; the strength that is capable of bearing the great sorrows; limitless fidelity and tireless devotion to work; the ability to combine penetrating intuition with words of support and encouragement.
Pope John Paul II
Redemptoris Mater, 1987

Celebration of many celebrations.  May begins with the month dedicated to the Mother of God.  It's Divine Mercy Sunday.   And finally, it is the dain in which Pope John Paul II is beatified.  
~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!!

Long Two Weeks



The tulips are gone.  The daffodils have passed.  And for two weeks we've had nothing but thunderstorms, hail and rain.  Now is the time to get into the soil and do some rejuvenation!  Not just for the plants but for the soul as well.  Working in the glory of the sunshine,  thanking God for it since is has been so long away, that's what I will be doing today.   I'm also going to, inthis quiet, take stock of my eternal garden.  There are sure a lot of weeds there.  For tomorrow's forecast is for more clouds and rain.   I wish you all a glorious sunshine day.  Please soak up some of that natural Vitamin D and give your soul a hearty dose of the eternal sunshine by communing with the Triune God.  

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Thanks be to God!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Wordless Wednesday


Resident Frogs

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Thanks be to God!



My first attempt at Wordless Wednesday.  Simple and requires little thought!  Refreshing!  Please visit others who quietly share their Wednesday.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Thursday, April 21, 2011

The Triduum

 To all God's beloved...,who are called to be saints:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and
the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 1:7

As I beigin my journey this year through the these coming Holy Days, I will be taking a respite from posting until after Easter.  If you will keep me in your prayer as I will you!  Wishing you a fulfilled journey.
~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!

Friday, April 15, 2011

~~Haiku My Heart~~

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a son's devotion to his mother
is one of God's real treasures
more precious than gold

Dedicated to my brother who watches over and attends to the needs of my mother.  This last week she had to be hospitalized for an S2 fracture in her back.  He communicated everything to us and kept us all apprised of her condition.   He worked with the hospital staff and the staff at St. John's to get her settled when she was discharged.  This has truly reduced Mother's anxiety and she can make decisions without too much stress.  Well done, Phil!

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!


  Visit also Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.



Thursday, April 14, 2011

~~Tea Talk~~

Iced tea is too pure and natural a creation 
not to have been invented as soon as tea, 
ice, and hot weather crossed paths.  
~John Egerton



I'm having...A cup of Brown Palace Crown Jewel Tea.




My teacup...is the "make life Tea-rrific" mug.

I'm feeling...grateful to my brother for the care and attention he always gives my mother, but more so today.  My mother lives hundreds of miles away from here and when she had to be hospitalized this week he did an exceptional job of taking not only care of her but also keeping all her kids well informed.  Mom goes to rehab today and starts PT soon.  Before you know it she'll be home again!  Kudos to my brother!!!!!

On my mind...is our trip to Alpharetta.  Leaving very early Saturday morning and will spend some wonderful time with Jimmy, Kelly and wee Xavier!


Last Tulips of Spring

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God

Now won't you join me and visit Ruth at Celebrate Friendship is hosting Tea Talk at her house?  Share a cup of tea or a cool refreshing drink with us.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Second Try!


Memories were made in this house during my childhood.  Drove by to see it last summer.  Since others live there now thought it inappropriate to show it as it is.  Instead see how Printshop2 could do to make it even more enticing.

I'm hoping that this will work today.  For whatever reason I'm not able to acquire pics from Picasa these last two days!  So I guess we'll see what the morrow brings.  It's raining here and it's gloomy an damp
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Thanks be to God!!

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Summer Memories!

Temperature's risin'
Summer's around the corner
Oh! Humidity!
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Memories were made in this house during my childhood.  Dove by to see it last summer.  Since others live there now thought it inappropriate to show it as it is.  Instead see how Printshop2 could do to make it even more enticing.

Had a wonderful weekend and know the week ahead is going to be even better!  Not only that but I realized today that last week I had another anniversary.  I've been blogging now for 4years!  What a grand time I've had!  Thank you all!

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!


Now please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

Friday, April 08, 2011

Haiku My Heart

1973 Playbill Grease by mcudeque

1973 Playbill Grease, a photo by mcudeque on Flickr.

~~~*~*~*~~~
high school musical
talent and music galore
another spring rite

there's the song and dance
enthusiasm of youth
makes all young again

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!

  Visit also Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.


aiku My Heart

Sunday, April 03, 2011

Mosaic Monday


The year's at the spring
And day's at the morn;
Morning's at seven;
The hillside's dew-pearled;
The lark's on the wing;
The snail's on the thorn;
God's in His heaven -
All's right with the world!
~Robert Browning~

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!

Now please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

Saturday, April 02, 2011

He's HERE!!!

Xavier Landry
7 pounds, 13 ounces
21 inches
Born April 1, 2011

And this is no joke!  

Isn't he Grand?

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!!