Top of the Mornin' to ya! Happy St. Patrick's Day! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will be glad and rejoice in it! We have another day of sun and beautiful weather to enjoy. My yard guys were here yesterday, and blew the porch and everything clean of the oak seeds, and so far, no more seeds have fallen, so maybe the trees have quit shedding!
This morning I heard a sound I could not identify, so looked out the front windows and saw a wrecker across the street with Cheryl's suv on it. As soon as it left, I called to ask her what was going on and she said she had had the oil changed in her car and after she came home she noticed a large oil spill in her garage. Thinking the mechanic may have left the plug out, she called AAA and had it towed back to the garage this morning. Then I noticed when she left for work, she was driving her car, so I will have to wait until she comes home this afternoon to see what was wrong. Just a little neighborhood vignette.
I watched DWTS last night to see Noah Galloway dance. He's the veteran who lost his left arm above the elbow and left leg above the knee, when a bomb exploded the Humvee he was in. Since then, he has become a motivational speaker and personal trainer, plus other activities. I don't expect him to win , but he is certainly determined and an inspiration to all. It was amazing to see what he can do because he does not want special treatment.
Well, people, I did my ironing yesterday. If you have been reading this blog for very long, you know how much I dislike ironing...well, not really dislike, just would rather do something else, like read, instead of ironing. I did not have much, and it only took me about fifteen minutes, so I "got 'er done!" Yay, me!
I spent a few minutes on the porch yesterday, watching the squirrels, because the day was so beautiful, with a nice, cool breeze blowing. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 147:7-11
Sing out your thanks to the Lord;
sing praises to our God, accompanied by harps.
He covers the heavens with clouds,
provides rain for the earth,
and makes the green grass grow in mountain pastures.
He feeds the wild animals and the young
ravens cry to him for food.
The strength of a horse does not impress him;
how puny in his sight is the strength of a man;
Rather, the Lord's delight is in those who honor him,
those who put their hope in his unfailing love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis (it isn't easy being green!, Ask Kermit )
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Monday, March 16, 2015
Psoaring thru Psalms
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood", as Mr. Rogers used to sing. Another day of Sunshine and humidity with oak seeds still falling, squirrels racing up and down the trees and across the streets; birds flying about...all things bright and beautiful!
I am grateful for the gifts of sight, hearing, feeling and breathing!
I had ordered a small pizza for delivery Saturday evening after having my haircut, and so, after church I had some more for lunch, and still had leftovers for my supper. I don't eat pizza very often, but felt hungry for it, so I indulged. It was good for a change, but probably not very healthy for me! I do try to eat salads several times a week, and other veggies.
Well, my nose is looking better , so I left it uncovered and went on to church without a bandage over it. I don't think anybody noticed it as much as when I had the band-aid on it. It seemed like there were a lot of newcomers to church yesterday; at least, I saw several people who were new to me. I did not get a chance to greet them, because of them coming in later, and me not being able to move out of my middle seat to get to them. It is good to see our attendance picking up. Pastor Kevin is a powerful speaker!
After church, I drove on to the Park, and saw lots of people enjoying a beautiful day. So many people that there were few birds or animals about. Even the squirrels were not in sight! But there were plenty around Lynch Lake Park, which is much quieter! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 147:1-6
How good it is to sing praises to our God!
How delightful and how right!
The Lord is rebuilding Jerusalem
and bringing the exiles back to Israel.
He heals the brokenhearted
binding up their wounds.
He counts the stars
and calls them all by name.
How great is our Lord! His power is absolute!
His understanding is beyond comprehension!
The Lord supports the humble,
but he brings the wicked down into the dust.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I am grateful for the gifts of sight, hearing, feeling and breathing!
I had ordered a small pizza for delivery Saturday evening after having my haircut, and so, after church I had some more for lunch, and still had leftovers for my supper. I don't eat pizza very often, but felt hungry for it, so I indulged. It was good for a change, but probably not very healthy for me! I do try to eat salads several times a week, and other veggies.
Well, my nose is looking better , so I left it uncovered and went on to church without a bandage over it. I don't think anybody noticed it as much as when I had the band-aid on it. It seemed like there were a lot of newcomers to church yesterday; at least, I saw several people who were new to me. I did not get a chance to greet them, because of them coming in later, and me not being able to move out of my middle seat to get to them. It is good to see our attendance picking up. Pastor Kevin is a powerful speaker!
After church, I drove on to the Park, and saw lots of people enjoying a beautiful day. So many people that there were few birds or animals about. Even the squirrels were not in sight! But there were plenty around Lynch Lake Park, which is much quieter! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 147:1-6
How good it is to sing praises to our God!
How delightful and how right!
The Lord is rebuilding Jerusalem
and bringing the exiles back to Israel.
He heals the brokenhearted
binding up their wounds.
He counts the stars
and calls them all by name.
How great is our Lord! His power is absolute!
His understanding is beyond comprehension!
The Lord supports the humble,
but he brings the wicked down into the dust.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, March 13, 2015
Psoaring thru Psalms
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Ever since the sun came up, it has been shining with some puffy, white clouds floating along on the breezes. We almost set a record yesterday with a high of 88 in Tampa and 86 here.I have had the A/C on for a week. It helps keep the humidity and pollen filtered out.
After running a few errands yesterday, I drove to the park, and saw an anhinga drying his wings on the bridge over the weir and what I thought was a heron, although it didn't quite look like one. I noticed the osprey nests are occupied with babies. I saw one poking its head out at the Publix parking lot, and another at Sawgrass Elem. They seem to build their nests everywhere. I saw one crammed between a double-sided neon sign that I drove by. But, as always, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 1
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow
the advice of the wicked,
or stand around with sinners,
or join in with scoffers.
But they delight in doing everything the
Lord wants; day and night they think about his law.
They are like trees planted along the riverbank.
bearing fruit each season without fail.
Their leaves never wither,
and in all they do, they prosper.
But this is not true of the wicked.
They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.
They will be condemned at the time of judgment.
Sinners will have no place among the godly.
For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,
but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love.
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
After running a few errands yesterday, I drove to the park, and saw an anhinga drying his wings on the bridge over the weir and what I thought was a heron, although it didn't quite look like one. I noticed the osprey nests are occupied with babies. I saw one poking its head out at the Publix parking lot, and another at Sawgrass Elem. They seem to build their nests everywhere. I saw one crammed between a double-sided neon sign that I drove by. But, as always, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 1
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow
the advice of the wicked,
or stand around with sinners,
or join in with scoffers.
But they delight in doing everything the
Lord wants; day and night they think about his law.
They are like trees planted along the riverbank.
bearing fruit each season without fail.
Their leaves never wither,
and in all they do, they prosper.
But this is not true of the wicked.
They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.
They will be condemned at the time of judgment.
Sinners will have no place among the godly.
For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,
but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love.
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Companionship
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! I have not seen the sun shine since I arose this morning, but it's more like fog clouds than rain . I can see patches of blue here and there, so there will probably be sun sometime, although rain is predicted. We could really use some rain to settle all the pollen in the air. This is the time of year when cars are covered with yellow dust. When I was in CVS, I noticed all the allergy remedies were featured all down the aisles. "Tis" the season!
While I was doing laundry yesterday, my friend and cleaning lady was busy working to clean the house. It was her third of the day and while she has boundless energy, she said she was ready to call it a day. She lives just across the street, as I have mentioned before and she has a really caring heart. She often does little things for me that mean a lot! I am blessed!
I went to Taco Bell for a salad for my supper, and discovered that they are remodeling. But they were open and so I used the drive thru. I was not alone, because several cars were behind me and ahead of me. I would have gone to CFA, but did not feel like the longer drive.
Traffic was not bad, so it only took me about twenty minutes to and from. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
Two people can accomplish more than twice as much
as one; they get a better return for their for their labor.
If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.
But people who are alone when they fall are in real
trouble. And on a cold night, two under the same blanket
can gain warmth from each other. But how can one be
warm alone?A person standing alone can be attacked and
defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer.
Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord can not be broken.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
While I was doing laundry yesterday, my friend and cleaning lady was busy working to clean the house. It was her third of the day and while she has boundless energy, she said she was ready to call it a day. She lives just across the street, as I have mentioned before and she has a really caring heart. She often does little things for me that mean a lot! I am blessed!
I went to Taco Bell for a salad for my supper, and discovered that they are remodeling. But they were open and so I used the drive thru. I was not alone, because several cars were behind me and ahead of me. I would have gone to CFA, but did not feel like the longer drive.
Traffic was not bad, so it only took me about twenty minutes to and from. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
Two people can accomplish more than twice as much
as one; they get a better return for their for their labor.
If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.
But people who are alone when they fall are in real
trouble. And on a cold night, two under the same blanket
can gain warmth from each other. But how can one be
warm alone?A person standing alone can be attacked and
defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer.
Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord can not be broken.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
A Time for Everything
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Once again we had a foggy morning, but not so much here. Rain is still predicted for maybe this afternoon, but there was a dark cloud hanging right over the house when I came home yesterday and nothing happened, so...
I was praying for the families of the Marines who went down in the helicopter crash at Eglin Field in the fog. The fog is hampering the search for the copter and or bodies, so far. I immediately thought of my great niece who is stationed at Eglin in the Air Force.Such a tragedy.
I did a little shopping yesterday, and noticed the 9th St, construction has crept further down, so it is almost to the entrance of CVS and Publix that I use. Oh, well, it will be much better when they finish, hopefully. There is always construction going on someplace in the city!
I drove through the Park, and saw a beautiful white heron sticking his head up from the canal, and several ibis were pecking along the berm. Lots of people were out and about, some from out of town, but many locals. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 3:9-15
What do people really get for all their hard work? I have
thought about this in connection with the various kinds of
work God has given people to do. God has made everything
beautiful in its own time. He has planted eternity in the human
heart, but even so , people cannot see the whole scope of God's
work from the beginning to end. So I concluded that there is
nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves
as long as they can. And people should eat and drink and enjoy
the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.
And I know that whatever God does is final. Nothing can be added
to it or taken from it. God's purpose in this is that people should
fear him. Whatever exists today and whatever will exist in the future
has already existed in the past. For God calls each event back in its turn.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I was praying for the families of the Marines who went down in the helicopter crash at Eglin Field in the fog. The fog is hampering the search for the copter and or bodies, so far. I immediately thought of my great niece who is stationed at Eglin in the Air Force.Such a tragedy.
I did a little shopping yesterday, and noticed the 9th St, construction has crept further down, so it is almost to the entrance of CVS and Publix that I use. Oh, well, it will be much better when they finish, hopefully. There is always construction going on someplace in the city!
I drove through the Park, and saw a beautiful white heron sticking his head up from the canal, and several ibis were pecking along the berm. Lots of people were out and about, some from out of town, but many locals. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 3:9-15
What do people really get for all their hard work? I have
thought about this in connection with the various kinds of
work God has given people to do. God has made everything
beautiful in its own time. He has planted eternity in the human
heart, but even so , people cannot see the whole scope of God's
work from the beginning to end. So I concluded that there is
nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves
as long as they can. And people should eat and drink and enjoy
the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.
And I know that whatever God does is final. Nothing can be added
to it or taken from it. God's purpose in this is that people should
fear him. Whatever exists today and whatever will exist in the future
has already existed in the past. For God calls each event back in its turn.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Time for everything
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! It seems like this dry weather and blowing winds have made the pollen count high, so people are sneezing and blowing. Even the weather man on TV was indoors instead of his usual place outside. Fortunately, it has not bothered me, yet. My yard crew came just as I finished sending this blog yesterday and they blew the blanket of seeds up against the house and under the azaleas, which had just been cleaned out by my handy man. Guess I will have to speak to them about that. What we need is a good rain to settle things down. And, since I mentioned I had no worms in the trees, yet, I think I spoke too soon. As I walked out in the front yard, one was dangling from a sticky string right in front of my face! Oh, No!
I went shopping at Disston Plaza yesterday, and if it had been later in the afternoon, I would have stopped into Little Italy for a slice of pizza, but it was too early..Sigh. After I finished shopping, I headed for home and stopped in at the Park. Everything was quiet and peaceful, with a couple dozen cars . School was not out yet, so it was not very busy. I saw turtles sunning themselves on the bank of the weir, and a couple ibis pecking around. The azaleas are still blooming and pretty. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
There is a time for everything,
a season for every activity under heaven,
A time to be born and a time to die.
A plant to plant and a time to harvest.
A time to kill and a time to heal.
A time to tear down and a time to rebuild,
A time to cry and a time to laugh,
A time to grieve and a time to dance.
A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones.
A time to embrace and a time to turn away,
A time to search and a time to lose.
A time to keep and a time to throw away,
A time to tear and a time to mend,
A time to be quiet and a time to speak up,
A time to love and a time to hate.
A time for war and a time for peace.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I went shopping at Disston Plaza yesterday, and if it had been later in the afternoon, I would have stopped into Little Italy for a slice of pizza, but it was too early..Sigh. After I finished shopping, I headed for home and stopped in at the Park. Everything was quiet and peaceful, with a couple dozen cars . School was not out yet, so it was not very busy. I saw turtles sunning themselves on the bank of the weir, and a couple ibis pecking around. The azaleas are still blooming and pretty. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
There is a time for everything,
a season for every activity under heaven,
A time to be born and a time to die.
A plant to plant and a time to harvest.
A time to kill and a time to heal.
A time to tear down and a time to rebuild,
A time to cry and a time to laugh,
A time to grieve and a time to dance.
A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones.
A time to embrace and a time to turn away,
A time to search and a time to lose.
A time to keep and a time to throw away,
A time to tear and a time to mend,
A time to be quiet and a time to speak up,
A time to love and a time to hate.
A time for war and a time for peace.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, March 9, 2015
1 Corinthians
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! The sun was beaming for awhile, but now the clouds have covered the sky and we are to be expecting a little rain this afternoon. However, it is still warm and I have a couple windows open. Due to the wind over the weekend, my yard, porch and driveway are covered with oak seeds! What a mess! Of course, it is not only my yard,,,everyone who has oak trees is suffering from the same problem. Well, it is better than the worms that some have in their trees. At least, I don't have those yet.
I have to admit I am having a hard time adjusting to DST. Each year it is the same--it takes me a couple days to catch up on the missed hour of sleep. I almost dozed off during my prayer time this morning!
I still have not heard from my yard man, so he must not have gotten his truck fixed yet. He is so far behind, I hope he does not lose customers. It's tough when you depend on transportation to do your job and it fails!
Well, I caused a little excitement in the neighborhood yesterday. Apparently, I pressed my Home Companion ADT button that I wear on my wrist when I am here alone, and then I did not answer the phone when they called, because I did not recognize the caller I.D. So..the paramedics came walking in the house calling out to see if I needed help. (The location of the key hidden outside is known to them). I was so surprised! They even called Brian to tell him I did not answer and he should come. Anyway, I apologized and they said they were just glad I was Okay! I had no idea I had pressed the button, but it is good to know I get good response! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Corinthians 15:54-58
When this happens--when our perishable earthly bodies have been
transformed into heavenly bodies that will never die--then at last the
scriptures will come true:
Death is swallowed up in victory.
Oh death where is your victory?
Oh, death, where is your sting?"
For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power.
How we thank God who gives us victory over sin and death through
Jesus Christ our Lord!
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always
enthusiastic about the Lord's work, for you know that nothing you do
for the Lord is ever useless.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I have to admit I am having a hard time adjusting to DST. Each year it is the same--it takes me a couple days to catch up on the missed hour of sleep. I almost dozed off during my prayer time this morning!
I still have not heard from my yard man, so he must not have gotten his truck fixed yet. He is so far behind, I hope he does not lose customers. It's tough when you depend on transportation to do your job and it fails!
Well, I caused a little excitement in the neighborhood yesterday. Apparently, I pressed my Home Companion ADT button that I wear on my wrist when I am here alone, and then I did not answer the phone when they called, because I did not recognize the caller I.D. So..the paramedics came walking in the house calling out to see if I needed help. (The location of the key hidden outside is known to them). I was so surprised! They even called Brian to tell him I did not answer and he should come. Anyway, I apologized and they said they were just glad I was Okay! I had no idea I had pressed the button, but it is good to know I get good response! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Corinthians 15:54-58
When this happens--when our perishable earthly bodies have been
transformed into heavenly bodies that will never die--then at last the
scriptures will come true:
Death is swallowed up in victory.
Oh death where is your victory?
Oh, death, where is your sting?"
For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power.
How we thank God who gives us victory over sin and death through
Jesus Christ our Lord!
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always
enthusiastic about the Lord's work, for you know that nothing you do
for the Lord is ever useless.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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