Rivers Up

 For the last 3 weeks we've had nothing but rain, torrential rain.  There have been tornado warnings and sirens in the night.  My how our weather pattern has changed.  Today though it's a pretty nice day!  No more rain  until tomorrow.  Spring is here in southern Indiana.  That's life on the Ohio River.  It is a grand place to be.  

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

Please join me for image-in-ing  and Mosaic Monday  It's great fun!

Comfort In the Clouds

Clouds tell comfort tale

Rains down in gentle shower

Traveling on the wind

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

Please visit recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!!  

After the Rain

Sunrise after rain

Morning dew upon the grass

Misty morning joy

After the rain fell

Blossoms appear to have wept

Not in sadness, joy

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Cathy

The Joy in Tea Talk

Sometimes, during my hours of prayer, I picture myself as a piece of stone before a sculpture who intends to make a statue our of it. Presenting myself like this before the Lord, I beg him to form form in my soul his perfect image and make me wholly like Christ. ~Brother Lawrence~

I'm having...Good Earth decaf original tea.  It has such a wonderful aroma and it tastes so very good.

My teacup... one of is my favorite cup.

I'm feeling... energized.  We started a new upgrade for the computers at work yesterday and after some initial glitches that were resolved the day went rather well.  Looking forward to todays adventure!

On my mind...Bible Study tonight and and RCIA presentation the needs some revisions.  Have an entire weekend to work on this so it should be good.

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

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We had a lovely gentle rain last night.  None of those high winds and branches being blown from the trees kind of rains.  Just the earth pampering rain.  It's been a long time since we've had one of them.

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. 


Ralph Waldo Emerson 


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Thanks be to God! 

 Cathy

Only a glimpse of the moon through the clouds.  Except for 2 or 3 days here and there the last three weeks rain has been our constant companion.  Last year was drought.  This year flooding.  I know know why I am so grumpy, sad, and mournful.  Sunshine lifts the spirits and feeds us.  Yes, my Vitamin D level is diminished.  So everyday I remind myself,  "This is the day the Lord has made...Rejoice and be glad, you silly girl!"  And so today I will try again!

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Thanks be to God!

~~Mosaic Monday~~

This picture collage personalized with Smilebox

Taking a walk in the garden after the rain offers us a variety of beautiful attractions.  After this particular rain, because of the high humidity the dew lingered long enough for us to enjoy the glistening of the water drops left behind.  They bring to mind the waters of baptism.  The crystal clear beauty as the sun reflects its light through the drops.  That newness of life they reflect!

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Thanks be to God!

Please visit Mary and The Little Red House. Her pictures are grand and so are the pictures of others!

I would also like to remind you that Wednesday is Adventure Tour Express.  Be thinking about the adventure you would like to share on our journey together!

After the Rain

The many shades of green from the Master's palette.

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Thanks be to God!

Bad Haiku Friday

Good morning, I rise.
The sun is not shining, but...
It's raining outside!
(yeah!!)

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Have a great day
and
Thanks Be to God!!!