Look what we found

My husband was down in the old barn yesterday and found two sweet little barn kittens. Well, sweet looking. I think we must have been the first humans they have seen - they were not too excited to be picked up. But who could resist - they are big enough to be removed from the mom, and since we have two cats already I feared they would grow up wild and be a danger to ours. Ours have already been bitten lately, probably by the mom. So I called our vet, and they said to take them now, if we waited much longer we would not be able to. Well, we got one. We are still looking for the other - hopefully there are only two. This little one is so cute, and is adapting to life inside quite well. It does not like legs, but when we are down on the floor it plays. It is eating, and even using the litter box. It still hisses every now and again, but is doing very well I think. We will take it to the vet tomorrow - so I can stop calling it - it, and to confirm the age and check the little bugger out.

Just look at the pictures - so adorable!!!

Sometimes it takes me awhile to see

Yesterday I posted two new paintings. I have been dealing with some junk in my trunk these past few days. I painted the first one yesterday morning, and titled it "Swirling Emotions" for that has been my inner world lately. Then I painted the second, I was not purposeful in the scripture I used. I just opened my journal and chose one.

Now this is the part I love. In my quiet time this morning I was talking it over with God. I admitted I needed to address my emotions, some anger about a situation. A phrase popped into my head - Deal to Heal - yes Lord, I have to deal with this to heal. Not stuff it deep down and pretend. Then He brought me back to the paintings. Swirling emotions, that is what I am feeling, and the second one, especially the phrase, "He'll place everything (in time) in it's proper place - everything false he'll put out with the trash." Okay Lord, time to deal to heal again!!!!

I just love how God talks to me through my journal pages, my paintings - but God does that, he uses everything the good and the hard stuff, to change, mold us into the true self he has planned for us.

May our eyes and ears and hearts be open to our gracious God, for he loves us with an everlasting, faithful, immense love.

Blessings,
Mary

Two new paintings

"swirling emotions"
"change from the inside out"

Just playing around, still trying to find "my" style.

Hope you all are doing great this fine spring day.

Blessings,
Mary

Quiet moments

It is the end of May, and the weather is wonderful today. Mild temperatures, gentle breezes, and low humidity.
Days such as this are not the norm. All too soon the Georgia heat and humidity hit and the draw to sit and read, contemplate and drink my beloved coffee fades.
So, I will enjoy it as long as it lasts. The front porch of my very, very old home is one of my favorite spots.
And maybe I'll switch to iced coffee.
I hope you take the time out of your busy days to quiet your heart. Our souls and bodies are in much need of times of refreshing.

Blessings,
Mary

Gifts

I had a wonderful weekend at the lake with my best friends. We laughed, cried, spoke words of comfort and encouragement to each other.
Watched fun movies, ate wonderful, tasty, healthy food. Yes, healthy can be good!

We watched the sun set several evenings, basking in the beauty that our gracious God created for our enjoyment.

God's glory is on tour in the skies,
God-craft on exhibit across the horizon.
Madame Day holds classed every morning,
Professor Night lectures each evening.

Their words aren't heard,
their voices aren't recorded,
But their silence fills the earth:
unspoken truth is spoken everywhere.

God makes a huge dome
for the sun - a superdome!
The morning sun's a new husband
leaping from his honeymoon bed,
The daybreaking sun an athlete
racing to the tape.

That's how God's Word vaults across the skies
from sunrise to sunset,
Melting ice, scorching deserts,
warming hearts to faith.

Psalm 19:1-6
The Message

May we be present in the moment - to enjoy the precious gifts God has given us.

Blessings

"words on women and strength"

A friend sent this to me. It is wonderful and worth watching.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_4qwVLqt9Q

I tried to link this but could not - sorry. Just copy and paste.

Mother's Day blessing

I wanted to wish all my sweet blogging mother's a Happy Mother's Day. I thought I would do it in the form of a blessing. I have always loved this scripture, but especially in The Message version does it convey the heart of it.

"I couldn't stop thanking God for you - every time I prayed, I'd think of you and give thanks. But I do more than thank. I ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory - to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for us, oh, the utter extravagance of his work in us who trust him - endless energy, boundless strength.

Blessings to all of you and Happy Mother's Day.