Grateful For Retreat

Glorious sunrise

Frost is on the ground

All's right with the world

Choir is singing

Praises rising to heaven

Grateful thanksgiving

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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My Time For Retreat

Saint Meinrad Archabbey is a Roman Catholic monastery in Spencer County, Indiana, USA, was founded by monks from Einsiedeln Abbey in Switzerland on March 21, 1854, and is home to approximately 85 monks. The abbey is named for St. Meinrad, a monk who died in 861. It is one of only two archabbeys in the United States and one of 11 in the world.  (Wikipedia)

St. Meinrad is a wonderful place for quiet reflection.  So, next weekend I'll be on retreat.  I will not be contributing to my blog until the following week.  Wishing you all a week in which you take some time for reflection.  It can't hurt.  Take time to rest in quiet peace this week.

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Happy Valentine's Day

It's Valentine's Day

The Day of Hearts and Flowers

Where love is in bloom

Sadly after this

Often the love is forgotten

The very next day

How I wish the love  and joy we feel on Valentine's Day would or could carry over to the rest of the year.  

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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The Zoo In Winter, Part 2

When we visited the zoo earlier this winter there were a lot of water fowl.  It was so cold I often wonder how they could weather this?  Well the goose below looks most unconcerned.  It also managed to make a collage for me just be reflecting in the lake. Thank you!

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The biggest surprise of the day was our excitement over seeing two turtles on a log.  We knew it was winter and knew it was unlikely that there would be any turtles around so we were so excited!  Imean there they were. . .Well, the excitement was short lived as we realized they were sculptures.  

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Thank be to God!!

Cathy

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Eastward Into the Sun

Early morning drive

Eastward into the sun

Anxious to visit

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Oh, the Beautiful Alpaca

Beautiful old and wise tree, she is!

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

The Alpaca at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are treasures to be seen.  Their wool supplements their income and the alpaca allows one to visualize and witness calm.  Yes, calm.  Watching them brings about such serenity for me.  

Knitting with the wool spun from their wool is quite a pleasant experience, too.  Skeins purchased from the Linden Leaf Gift shop at The Woods is identified by the alpaca from which the wool came.  So you might have a scarf made from "Joey" around your neck.  

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Rock Walls and Fences

Rock walls and fences

Boundaries that keep us safe

Oft deny freedom

Tear down the fences

And open wide all those gates

Freedom then returns

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Childhood Dream Come True

Ron has been a serious space advocate since before the first space launch.  Every space launch was a thrill.  Currently, on a clear night the telescope comes our to watch  Venus, Jupiter and Saturn.  Sometimes Little Boys grow up to be Men who still have their dreams.

 So it was that this last October we finally journeyed to the Kennedy Space Center.  He was in Hog Heaven!!!  Just like the little boy in a man's body.  

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 If you've not had an opportunity to visit, it is a wonderful experience with many gifted and talented people to show you around!  There is even an occasional astronaut available for a picture!

So, I would say an entertaining and educational treat is in store for anyone who visits the Kennedy Space Station and Cape Canaveral.

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Knittin' for pleasure

Heart palpitations

Gifts like this cause elation

Knitting's a pleasure

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Erin's Countryside

When you know you're going to be taking a trip you've hoped you'd be able to take ever since you've been a child what do you anticipate?  Well, I had no idea.  I just remember watching the Quiet Man until I was sure that's what I'd experience.  Well, I was not disappointed.  Ireland's landscape is truly beautiful.

Needless to say, I was not disappointed.  It was so very incredible!!  

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Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

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