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! We have had very hot days, but then the thunderstorms come and cool things down a bit. Yesterday, I left here for church, and it was sprinkling, but I thought I saw an end to the clouds right in the church's direction. So, I decided to drive on, but just a few blocks later, it started to pour and by the time I arrived at church, it was a downpour, so I circled around and drove back home. I could have sat in the car and waited for the rain to quit, but it is very difficult to handle a cane, a Bible and an umbrella. I really hated to miss worship, though!
Saturday I made a trip to the hair stylist and went out to Walmart where I was pleased to see that Gas prices have dropped. I filled up the tank and then visited the park on my way home. Last evening as I was waiting in line at the drive thru at Arby's, which took a long, long time, I watched as a lone ibis came strolling between the cars to the crotons and shrubbery planted around the menu sign. Totally ignoring the cars, he looked at all the plants and then plucked some critter off one of the leaves and wandered off to a large oak tree, where he pecked something off the ground. Then, on the way home, I saw a large osprey sitting on the line above Lynch Lake. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 12:6-12
God has given each of us the ability to do certain
things well. So if God has given you the ability to
prophesy , speak out when you have faith that God
is speaking through you. If your gift is that of serving
others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good
job of teaching. If your gift is to encourage others, do it!
If you have money, share it generously. If God has given
you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously.
And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others,
do it gladly.
Don't just pretend that you love others. really love them.
Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of good. Love each
other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring
each other. Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord
enthusiastically.
Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble,
and always be prayerful. When God's children are in need,
be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting
guests home for dinner or, of they need lodging for the night.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, July 13, 2015
Friday, July 10, 2015
Promised Rest from Hebrews
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! We are starting out with the same kind of day as all the previous ones, but last evening we had a small thunder shower which lasted about thirty minutes or maybe more. As I was closing the window in the garage door, I stopped to enjoy the fragrance of the falling rain on the grass and the moistness of the breeze blowing in. Refreshing!
I had to make a trip to the neighborhood CVS and was pleased to see that their remodeling is almost complete. The store looks more spacious and cleaner. Of course, now I have to wander up and down the aisles looking for what has been moved from where the items used to be.
Speaking of remodeling, we have a new Sav-a-Lot going in at the Town Plaza. This is right next to the Pet Food store and seems to be coming right along. I think the Dollar Genersl will be getting a little competition in the grocery dept..
I headed over to the Steak and Shake after I finished at CVS and got my usual half priced strawberry shake to enjoy on a blistering hot day. This was after I had visited the Park and saw very few cars. The boardwalk gets very hot when in full sunshine, I know from past experience, so not many people were walking I miss those days when I would walk the whole boardwalk from one end to the other, but as we get older, we have our limitations! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Hebrews 4:12,13
For the word of God is full of living power.
It is sharper than the sharpest knife, cutting
deep into our innermost thoughts and desires.
It exposes us for what we really are. Nothing in
all creation can hide from him. Everything is naked
and exposed before his eyes. This is the God to
whom we must explain all that we have done.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I had to make a trip to the neighborhood CVS and was pleased to see that their remodeling is almost complete. The store looks more spacious and cleaner. Of course, now I have to wander up and down the aisles looking for what has been moved from where the items used to be.
Speaking of remodeling, we have a new Sav-a-Lot going in at the Town Plaza. This is right next to the Pet Food store and seems to be coming right along. I think the Dollar Genersl will be getting a little competition in the grocery dept..
I headed over to the Steak and Shake after I finished at CVS and got my usual half priced strawberry shake to enjoy on a blistering hot day. This was after I had visited the Park and saw very few cars. The boardwalk gets very hot when in full sunshine, I know from past experience, so not many people were walking I miss those days when I would walk the whole boardwalk from one end to the other, but as we get older, we have our limitations! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Hebrews 4:12,13
For the word of God is full of living power.
It is sharper than the sharpest knife, cutting
deep into our innermost thoughts and desires.
It exposes us for what we really are. Nothing in
all creation can hide from him. Everything is naked
and exposed before his eyes. This is the God to
whom we must explain all that we have done.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, July 9, 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! We have another day like yesterday, hot, sunshine and probably no rain. But that is July in St. Petersburg, At least we have air conditioning in the cars, houses and shops!
My cleaning friends came yesterday, and I told them there were geckos in the house someplace. Well, Kim found a dead one in the wastebasket in the guest room and then found the baby, about one inch long in the bathroom. She said I was a serial lizard killer! Ha.They come in and can't find anything to eat, so, eventually, they dry up and die. They are too quick for me to catch, or I would put them outside.
Cheryl is so thoughtful, she came over before going to work, and brought my dumpster back up. This time I caught her in time to say thanks.She is a blessing!
I went through some more old photos, which seems to be an ongoing project, still looking for family pics for the Stahly family Messenger list, and I am seeing pics of our vacations...one of me standing at the top of Mt. Mitchell in NC. Seems like every year we climbed to the top, and I always said, this was the last time, and finally, it was. The climb is really hard for an out of shape person like me. although I was in better shape back then. I had to stop and rest several times and let my heart get down to a more or less regular beat. Most of it was the altitude at over 6000 plus feet. Doesn't seem like much compared to the Rockies, but I don't do high altitude very well. I found that out again when I was in CO as a delegate to the church Annual meeting. I am a flatlander!
The hedge outside my window is still attracting mockers and bluejays, so they must be carrying seeds back to their nests, because they fly in and out all day. And I don't know how long a butterfly's life is, but they flutter by for awhile and then disappear. So much beauty for such a short time! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 147
Praise the Lord!
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 and binds 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
My cleaning friends came yesterday, and I told them there were geckos in the house someplace. Well, Kim found a dead one in the wastebasket in the guest room and then found the baby, about one inch long in the bathroom. She said I was a serial lizard killer! Ha.They come in and can't find anything to eat, so, eventually, they dry up and die. They are too quick for me to catch, or I would put them outside.
Cheryl is so thoughtful, she came over before going to work, and brought my dumpster back up. This time I caught her in time to say thanks.She is a blessing!
I went through some more old photos, which seems to be an ongoing project, still looking for family pics for the Stahly family Messenger list, and I am seeing pics of our vacations...one of me standing at the top of Mt. Mitchell in NC. Seems like every year we climbed to the top, and I always said, this was the last time, and finally, it was. The climb is really hard for an out of shape person like me. although I was in better shape back then. I had to stop and rest several times and let my heart get down to a more or less regular beat. Most of it was the altitude at over 6000 plus feet. Doesn't seem like much compared to the Rockies, but I don't do high altitude very well. I found that out again when I was in CO as a delegate to the church Annual meeting. I am a flatlander!
The hedge outside my window is still attracting mockers and bluejays, so they must be carrying seeds back to their nests, because they fly in and out all day. And I don't know how long a butterfly's life is, but they flutter by for awhile and then disappear. So much beauty for such a short time! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 147
Praise the Lord!
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 and binds 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
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Wisdom from Proverbs
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! A light breeze and lots of sun greets us today, but strong thunderstorms are the prediction for this afternoon. It is interesting to see the dark clouds form and look threatening, then, slowly, they move away and no rain falls. But, we did have a short rain yesterday evening, and that was nice.
Our first recycling day was yesterday. Brian stopped by on his way home from work and took the large bin down to the curb, and when I got home from my appointment in the afternoon, I was prepared to drag it back up beside the garage, but found it already put away, thanks to the good fairy, "Cheryl" across the street! I am blessed to have her for a neighbor.She always looks out for me.
I had an appointment with my podiatrist and we talked about how much St. Pete has changed since I was born. I asked him what brought him here and he said the climate. He is from NY and still has the New Yawk accent.. He said the cost of living is so high in NY that there is no comparison with the prices here.I know to me this will always be home!
I took a side trip to the Park after I left him, and saw that everything was quiet.But I actually saw more wildlife around Lynch Lake than at the park. A seagull, several ibis, and an egret, plus the usual ducks were all enjoying themselves. The baby osprey is still in the nest over at the school, high on a light pole. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 2:1-4
My child, listen to me and treasure my instructions.
Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.
Cry out for insight and understanding. Search for them
as you would for lost money or hidden treasure. Then
you will understand what it means to fear the Lord
and you will gain knowledge of God. For the Lord grants
wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
He grants treasure of good sense to the godly. He is their shield protecting those who walk with integrity. He grants a treasure of good sense
to the godly. He is their shield, protecting those who walk
with integrity. He guards the paths of justice and protects
those who are faithful to him.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Our first recycling day was yesterday. Brian stopped by on his way home from work and took the large bin down to the curb, and when I got home from my appointment in the afternoon, I was prepared to drag it back up beside the garage, but found it already put away, thanks to the good fairy, "Cheryl" across the street! I am blessed to have her for a neighbor.She always looks out for me.
I had an appointment with my podiatrist and we talked about how much St. Pete has changed since I was born. I asked him what brought him here and he said the climate. He is from NY and still has the New Yawk accent.. He said the cost of living is so high in NY that there is no comparison with the prices here.I know to me this will always be home!
I took a side trip to the Park after I left him, and saw that everything was quiet.But I actually saw more wildlife around Lynch Lake than at the park. A seagull, several ibis, and an egret, plus the usual ducks were all enjoying themselves. The baby osprey is still in the nest over at the school, high on a light pole. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 2:1-4
My child, listen to me and treasure my instructions.
Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.
Cry out for insight and understanding. Search for them
as you would for lost money or hidden treasure. Then
you will understand what it means to fear the Lord
and you will gain knowledge of God. For the Lord grants
wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
He grants treasure of good sense to the godly. He is their shield protecting those who walk with integrity. He grants a treasure of good sense
to the godly. He is their shield, protecting those who walk
with integrity. He guards the paths of justice and protects
those who are faithful to him.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, July 7, 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! More thunderstorms are predicted for today, but right now, the sun is shining and it is already quite warm...(hot).
Yesterday, I was determined to go to Publix in the morning, and so got my shopping done before the storms came. When I got out to the car, I noticed a dark cloud in the west, so got home and put everything away, before the rains came. Sure enough, it got really dark, and noisy with all the thunder, so I decided it was a good time to take a nap. Afterwards, the rains stopped and the sun came back, so I went on to the Library to return and then collect more books. I am happy to see lots of children enjoying books this summer. I always took my boys to the Mobile Library back when they were little, and they always picked out lots of books. They still enjoy reading. I used to volunteer in Lynch Library when my sons were in school. Mrs. Gerren, the librarian, had a program called the "Busy bookworms", which included all the students. A good way to start them reading!
After the library, I drove on to the Park, and spotted an anhinga airing his wings, off in the distance on a strong bush over the lake. They look so sleek when they are swimming under the water! I also spotted a large flock of ibis hanging out at the library creek near Fossil Park. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:1-8
O Lord, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my every thought when far away.
You chart the path ahead of me
and tell me where to stop and rest.
Every moment you know where I am.
You know what I am going to say
even before I say it, Lord.
You both precede and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too great for me to know!
23-24
Search me, O God, and know my heart.
test me and know my thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday, I was determined to go to Publix in the morning, and so got my shopping done before the storms came. When I got out to the car, I noticed a dark cloud in the west, so got home and put everything away, before the rains came. Sure enough, it got really dark, and noisy with all the thunder, so I decided it was a good time to take a nap. Afterwards, the rains stopped and the sun came back, so I went on to the Library to return and then collect more books. I am happy to see lots of children enjoying books this summer. I always took my boys to the Mobile Library back when they were little, and they always picked out lots of books. They still enjoy reading. I used to volunteer in Lynch Library when my sons were in school. Mrs. Gerren, the librarian, had a program called the "Busy bookworms", which included all the students. A good way to start them reading!
After the library, I drove on to the Park, and spotted an anhinga airing his wings, off in the distance on a strong bush over the lake. They look so sleek when they are swimming under the water! I also spotted a large flock of ibis hanging out at the library creek near Fossil Park. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:1-8
O Lord, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my every thought when far away.
You chart the path ahead of me
and tell me where to stop and rest.
Every moment you know where I am.
You know what I am going to say
even before I say it, Lord.
You both precede and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too great for me to know!
23-24
Search me, O God, and know my heart.
test me and know my thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, July 6, 2015
Roamin' thru Romans
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! We had a lot of thunder in the distance and thought we might get some rain yesterday, but as far as I know no rain. However, we did get some Sat. evening, so the noisy neighborhood firecrackers got delayed. They did fade away about 11 PM, so I was able to go to bed without losing any sleep to speak of.
I hope everyone had a good celebration of Independence Day. Brian invited me out to dinner Friday night and we had an excellent meal at Gigi's. I don't remember eating there before, but I would go again, just to try their pizzas! I had the Osso Bucco which was a huge meal, and after fried green beans and a cup of she crab soup, I had to bring most of the meal home. Brian had the salmon which he said was the best he had ever eaten! It rained while we were enjoying our meal and, of course, I had just had the van washed. Oh, well, that's the way it goes...
Saturday was pretty quiet for me. I looked through some more old photos, and found some for the Stahly family tree that my English cousin is building. It was memory time, and I still have several boxes to go!
Church attendance seemed to be down yesterday, but I know of several families who are on vacation right now, and the other two churches I passed on my way, seemed to have the same problem. Not nearly so many cars in the lots. Actually, I passed three churches, but didn't notice the one across from the bowling alley.
I drove to the park all three days and saw a limpkin, and two gopher turtles munching on the grass near their tunnels. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 15:7
...So accept each other just as Christ has accepted
you; then God will be glorified. Remember that Christ
came as a servant to the Jews to show that God is true
to the promises he made to his ancestors. And he came
so the Gentiles might also give glory to God for his mercies
to them...
15 So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you
happy and full of peace as you believe in him. May you
overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I hope everyone had a good celebration of Independence Day. Brian invited me out to dinner Friday night and we had an excellent meal at Gigi's. I don't remember eating there before, but I would go again, just to try their pizzas! I had the Osso Bucco which was a huge meal, and after fried green beans and a cup of she crab soup, I had to bring most of the meal home. Brian had the salmon which he said was the best he had ever eaten! It rained while we were enjoying our meal and, of course, I had just had the van washed. Oh, well, that's the way it goes...
Saturday was pretty quiet for me. I looked through some more old photos, and found some for the Stahly family tree that my English cousin is building. It was memory time, and I still have several boxes to go!
Church attendance seemed to be down yesterday, but I know of several families who are on vacation right now, and the other two churches I passed on my way, seemed to have the same problem. Not nearly so many cars in the lots. Actually, I passed three churches, but didn't notice the one across from the bowling alley.
I drove to the park all three days and saw a limpkin, and two gopher turtles munching on the grass near their tunnels. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 15:7
...So accept each other just as Christ has accepted
you; then God will be glorified. Remember that Christ
came as a servant to the Jews to show that God is true
to the promises he made to his ancestors. And he came
so the Gentiles might also give glory to God for his mercies
to them...
15 So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you
happy and full of peace as you believe in him. May you
overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, July 3, 2015
Independence Day
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! We may have a shower or two this weekend, but I don't think that will stop the firecrackers and displays from going on. I was surprised by a shower yesterday. I did not even know it had rained when I went down to pull the dumpster back up.
But everything was wet, and water was running in the gutter. The sky stayed overcast and gloomy for quite a while and after lunch I felt really sleepy, so I took a nap, which felt good.
After that, I drove over to the Salvation Army to drop off my stuff, but there was no one to unload my van, so I decided to come back another day. Traffic was pretty heavy, because the Rays had an afternoon game and it was over, so the few that attended were hurrying home.
I had headed on down to Chick-fil-A after leaving the S.A. and already the drive thru line was moving rapidly, but extending almost out to the street. The 4th St. CFA is almost always busy! But I got my frosty lemonade and it was delicious, as was the grilled chicken sandwich!
The podacarpus hedge right outside my window is busy with birds flying in and out all day, because it is full of seeds, which they must like! Lots of mockingbirds and bluejays! God is good!
OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM
OH, SAY, CAN YOU SEE, BY THE DAWN'S EAR;Y LIGHT,
WHAT SO PROUDLY WE HAIL'D AT THE TWILIGHT'S LAST
GLEAMING/
WHOSE BRIGHT STRIPES AND BRIGHT STARS, THRO' THE
PERILOUS FIGHT.
O'ER THE RAMPARTS WE WATCH'D WERE SO GALLANTLY
STREAMING/
AND THE ROCKET'S RED GLARE , THE BOMBS BURSTING IN AIR,
GAVE PROOF THROUGH THE NIGHT THAT OUR FLAG WAS STILL
THERE.
OH, SAY, DOES THAT STAR-SPANGLED BANNER YET WAVE
O'ER THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE?
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
But everything was wet, and water was running in the gutter. The sky stayed overcast and gloomy for quite a while and after lunch I felt really sleepy, so I took a nap, which felt good.
After that, I drove over to the Salvation Army to drop off my stuff, but there was no one to unload my van, so I decided to come back another day. Traffic was pretty heavy, because the Rays had an afternoon game and it was over, so the few that attended were hurrying home.
I had headed on down to Chick-fil-A after leaving the S.A. and already the drive thru line was moving rapidly, but extending almost out to the street. The 4th St. CFA is almost always busy! But I got my frosty lemonade and it was delicious, as was the grilled chicken sandwich!
The podacarpus hedge right outside my window is busy with birds flying in and out all day, because it is full of seeds, which they must like! Lots of mockingbirds and bluejays! God is good!
OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM
OH, SAY, CAN YOU SEE, BY THE DAWN'S EAR;Y LIGHT,
WHAT SO PROUDLY WE HAIL'D AT THE TWILIGHT'S LAST
GLEAMING/
WHOSE BRIGHT STRIPES AND BRIGHT STARS, THRO' THE
PERILOUS FIGHT.
O'ER THE RAMPARTS WE WATCH'D WERE SO GALLANTLY
STREAMING/
AND THE ROCKET'S RED GLARE , THE BOMBS BURSTING IN AIR,
GAVE PROOF THROUGH THE NIGHT THAT OUR FLAG WAS STILL
THERE.
OH, SAY, DOES THAT STAR-SPANGLED BANNER YET WAVE
O'ER THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE?
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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