Life close up - a photo blog

Seeds ready for spring...waiting patiently.

The view through the Birch watching over the lake during winter.

Psa 31:7 I will be glad and rejoice in Your unfailing love, for You have seen my troubles, and You care about the anguish of my soul. Psa 31:8 You have not handed me over to my enemies but have set me in a safe place. Psa 31:9 Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am in distress. Tears blur my eyes. My body and soul are withering away.

Warm up by the sun glow of this great lily!

Memories of my childhood always return each year erratically spread throughout the season when certain triggers, usually smells, flood memories and tears of Joy back. Christmas Eve service at the Christian Church in Boone (the old sanctuary) is the most frequent. The whole family, including extended family on occasion, pack the pews and hear the real pipe organ as many favorite carols are sang and then the candle that each member of the audience holds are lit from the center row as the perfect glow grows and perfect light fills the space. The glow from outside on the fabulous stained glass windows and the warmth from each candle inside meld together with the warmth from each family member gathered to bring the greatest Christmas Eve Ever! Tell me your favorite memory below in a comment space!

Psa 27:7 Hear me as I pray, O LORD. Be merciful and answer me! Psa 27:8 My heart has heard You say, "Come and talk with Me." And my heart responds, "LORD, I am coming." Psa 27:9 Do not turn Your back on me. Do not reject Your servant in anger. You have always been my helper. Don't leave me now; don't abandon me, O God of my salvation!