The Joy In Tea Talk

Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the

 comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company.

~~Author Unknown~~

I'm having...Chia Latte  Oh my how tasty!

My teacup...is really my favorite pot and mug duo.

I'm feeling... I'm feeling excitement in the anticipation of what has become for me an annual get-away.  Tomorrow I begin retreat at Saint Meinrad Archabbey with fellow friends and "companions on the journey!!!"

On my mind... preparation for tonight's Bible Study.  I still need to pack too.

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.

Joy comes in many forms.

And this day has the potential of
being just as grand as

as a winter sunrise.  I must be open to it!

~~~^j^~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Mosaic Monday

Love and hearts abound
With the cooing of love birds
It's Valentine's Day!

~~~^j^~~~
Cathy

And please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   And though I have nothing to offer at  Macro Monday  Lisa has a wonderful time planned for you.  The pictures all are an inspiration!

Haiku My Heart

Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado

Spring in the Canyon

The waters from the High Country

Renewing our hope.

Hope in all beauty

Hope in all things mystical

Holy and divine.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

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

Mosaic Monday

Ice skating birthday
Twas a grand celebration
Oh what fun we had!!!

Happy Ninth Birthday, Ainsley!

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

Cathy

And please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   And though I hve nothing to offer at  Macro Monday  Lisa has a wonderful time planned for you.  The pictures all are an inspiration!

Sunlit Sunday

Roses are beauty
With the sunlight reflecting
Its untold beauty!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

Karen has invited us to join her on Sunlit Sunday.  Stop by and offer your bit of sunshine today.

Haiku My Heart

Friday happiness

Happy anticipation

Birthday party fun!!

Ainsley turns 9 years old and we will be off to INDY, not for the Super Bowl, to celebrate her birthday.  Mom and Dad plan an ice skating party.  will have camera in tow!!!  No I won't be putting on the ice skates though I did love to skate when younger.  A broken hip has no appeal to me!  Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!!!!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!!

Cathy

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

Picture Puzzle Wednesday

Wednesday, the middle of the week.  For me it is a day of catch-up.  You know, laundry, shopping, errands.  That way the weekends, in most instances, are free to play with family and friends and especially our best friend and Creator.  So during the day taking a break is usually sitting down to do a word game or play with a puzzle.  Loved this when the kids were all at home and in the winter when they couldn't play outside we'd gather round the card table and try to find "that piece."  We did  that at Thanksgiving when we visited David and Kelly!  It was such fun!!! 

So join me today in a little diversion.  Maybe you would even like to try your hand at making your own puzzle.  Just visit Jigzone and there you can play with your own pictures.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

 If you like you can share a puzzle and we can all play along...Make Wednesday a play day!!!

Sunlit Sunday and Mosaic Monday

Karen has invited us to join her on Sunlit Sunday.  Stop by and offer your bit of sunshine today.
And please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   And though I hve nothing to offer at  Macro Monday  Lisa has a wonderful time planned for you.  The pictures all are an inspiration!

Haiku My Heart for Rebecca

Bouquet of flowers

Healing is the aroma

Healed by the Spirit

Sending you my prayers and best wishes, Rebecca.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!  

Cathy

Please visit recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. 

Sunlit Sunday and Mosaic Monday

Sunlight in the smiles of the ones you love!
There is nothing in the world so inspiring 
as a laugh or smile.  Nothing more healing.


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


Cathy

Karen has invited us to join her on Sunlit Sunday.  Stop by and offer your bit of sunshine today.
And please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   And though I hve nothing to offer at  Macro Monday  Lisa has a wonderful time planned for you.  The pictures all are an inspiration!