Wednesday, April 1, 2015

A Life of Love Blog Revived & Renewed...

                            Winter Wonderland in Wisconsin

     As I was going through my pictures, computer files and emails today; I came across my attempts of a blog that began with the help of my daughter, which now seems like eons ago. I was truly saddened  as I realized all the hard work that went into the starting of this blog, only to be abandoned by (me)that someone who was way to busy with life to keep up with it.    
    So in celebration of my birthday, I will try to revive a blog gone dormant. Though each day is filled with new challenges and life situations, they also give us the opportunity to see how God is working within each one of these days. 
    May you see bits & pieces of light and love interwoven within these lines...



Saturday, November 12, 2011

The light shines in the darkness and the darkness can never extinquish it.

  It started out like many previous Tuesday mornings, you wake, get ready for the day, grab a bite to eat and head out the door.  However, on this particular day it started snowing.  I actually thought that it was going to snow closer to where my daughter lives and bypass us all together, but that was not the case.  Instead, it bypassed her city and hit us and hit us hard, by noon the power went out at work, the snow was coming down hard and beginning to create havoc due to the weight and the wetness of the white fluffy stuff.  By the time I reached my house, I caught myself taking a deep breath, I hadn't realized that I had been holding it while I had been driving in the snow for the past twenty-five minutes (it usually take about 15 minutes to get home). 
  Upon entering the driveway, the garage door would not open...hmmmm why won't it open?  It only took some deductive reasoning to realize that the power was out at the house as well. No problem I thought, it will be on in a little while, at least past experience had indicated that notion.  But as the day was turning into dusk, I thought I better find some candles or something to light the house up just in case, the stove was also out so I thought I better find our camp stove, but didn't have any success with that...it was going to be P&J for dinner.  As the evening progressed, darkness seemed to engulf my house.  I gave up the idea that the electric was going to turn back on that evening and put all my resources together and lit up my room, it started getting pretty cold so I figured it best to simply go to bed and get under the warmth of the blankets.
  As I pondered this unusual circumstance, I had to reflect that something always happens out of the ordinary when Philip is away.  I also noted that we have come to a place in time where we rely so much on our modern conveniences. And yet, we need them....but more importantly, we need Jesus. 
  Throughout my power outage, I was trying to take matters into my own hands, as if I could really change the situation in my own strength. Through this storm, God gently reminded me that it is He who brings the "true" light to a dark and hurting world.

John 1:5 NLT
  The light shines in the darkness and the darkness can NEVER extinguish it.  Jesus is the LIGHT!

Monday, October 10, 2011

FIVE YEARS AND COUNTING...

We had a wonderful day celebrating our eldest grandson's birthday...
FUN, FUN, FUN !!!!


BOW & ARROWS





Dear Ayden,
You will never really comprehend the love that your Papa and Nana have for you.
You bring joy, laughter & lots of smiles to our hearts. 
We think you are probably one of the smartest 5 year olds alive today
and we take pride in being your grandparents.





AUTUMN COLORS


Autumn colors are so beautiful in Wisconsin and Michigan...take a look...



In Traverse, MI, they believe in keeping eveb the bubbler warm.
But oh it is dressed for the autumn colors!  



The brightness of the leaves was absolutely breath taking...


The Bed & Breakfast landscape was very sweet, the house we stayed in was a restored old farm house. We slept well and played much.  It was a a really nice getaway.


The McCoys
 
This is us...needing a much needed break in the busyness of life!

Lake Michigan off of the peninsula of Traverse, Michigan

I love taking pictures of the landscape. 




This was a very cool hobby shop that we came across.




Are we having fun yet? Say YEAH!

Blessings to all of you who may come across my blog!

Friendships are simply priceless...

     This is a picture of us all at the end of a peninsula in Michigan.  We are truly blessed to have friends that we cherish and enjoy spending time with.  What a wonderful couple of days we shared in the autumn beauty of colors.

Many people will walk in and out of your life,
but only true friends will leave
footprints in your heart.

- Eleanor Roosevelt -
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

FAMILY FUN AT THE FARMER'S MARKET

The end of the summer get together with the ones I love..... 


This is a wonderful place to find all the best fruits, veggies, honey, granola, & flowers.


We were not the only ones looking for a good deal!






The produce was amazing and the colors were vibrant and the samples were simply delightful!
 


 Did I say flowers....there were so many bouquets to choose from. We all came home with a treasure or two.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

A much needed time of R&R

 We had the opportunity to meet with some dear friends for a few days in Michigan. We had so much fun.
                                                          Philip really need this time away!

                                                   Bob                                     Philip
                                                           Some of the scenery in Michigan

                                                        Friends are such a blessing to have!

                                                         Painted Rock - Indian Head

        Different Minerals within the rocks cause this reaction to the cliff, it was absolutely beautiful to view.

                                                               R&R is good for the soul!