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! Lots of sunshine and the puffy clouds again today and temps are supposed to climb to near 90 again! Summer is here!
I decided to venture out to get gas in the van yesterday, and was a little dismayed to see that it has gone up again. Well, if I want to drive, I have to pay, so that's the way it goes.
So, after all the hoopla and talk and headlines, the Lightning lost. I watched the game for a while, but I don't know much about hockey, and usually can't even follow the puck, but lots of people are really into it. I was hoping the Bolts would win, but did not stay up to see them lose. So, another game coming up, and hopefully they will win this one. Since the Rays are playing at 10. PM in California, I did not even watch them. One good thing..the Lady Gators softball team won the championship again, so yay for them!
My cleaning ladies came yesterday and told me that the single lady who lived down the street had died and apparently was not discovered for a couple days. That is so sad, that she had no family to check on her.
Brian calls me every evening on his way home, and if I don't call Daryl around 7:30, he calls me every day, so they keep in pretty close touch.
As I drove around in the park, yesterday, I saw the busy squirrels, but the ibis, and egrets were at Lynch Lake and not the Park. Early morning is the time to see all the water fowl getting breakfast, but I am not over there early any more. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 15
Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord?
Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?
Those who lead blameless lives,
and do what is right, speaking the truth
from sincere hearts.
Those who refuse to slander others
or harm their neighbors
or speak evil of their friends.
Those who despise persistent sinners,
and honor the faithful followers of the Lord,
and keep their promises even when it hurts.
Those who do not charge interest on the
money they lend, and who refuse to accept
bribes to testify against the innocent.
Such people will stand firm forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
amaryllis
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Time
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! After the drizzle all day yesterday, we have blue skies with white puffy clouds here and there, and it promises to be a very warm day.
I ran some errands in spite of the rain and did a bank run, and then decided to go to the park to see if there was any activity in the sprinkle. I only counted seven cars, and some of them belonged to the rangers and the teacher, but no animal activity or humans walking. It was peaceful and fairly quiet, and very green from all the rain we have had. So I came home, did a few chores and read , instead of doing my ironing, which is still waiting.
But I did see activity around Lynch Lake...a gorgeous roseate spoonbill was perched on the side of the bank, not doing much, except looking beautiful. My favorite color! And a few ducks and ibis, were not far away. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 14,15
There is a time for everything;
a season for every activity under heaven.
A time to be born and a time to die.
A time 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....
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 ran some errands in spite of the rain and did a bank run, and then decided to go to the park to see if there was any activity in the sprinkle. I only counted seven cars, and some of them belonged to the rangers and the teacher, but no animal activity or humans walking. It was peaceful and fairly quiet, and very green from all the rain we have had. So I came home, did a few chores and read , instead of doing my ironing, which is still waiting.
But I did see activity around Lynch Lake...a gorgeous roseate spoonbill was perched on the side of the bank, not doing much, except looking beautiful. My favorite color! And a few ducks and ibis, were not far away. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 14,15
There is a time for everything;
a season for every activity under heaven.
A time to be born and a time to die.
A time 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....
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, June 2, 2015
Roamin' thru Romans
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! No sunshine yet today,instead there is rain dripping off the roof. The sky was overcast when I had my breakfast, but now, I see the rain falling. But that's okay because it keeps the temp. down.
I ran some errands yesterday, including grocery shopping. It was one of those times when shopping at Publix was not a pleasure. Before I even got in the store, a handicap police guy stopped and told me something, I had to go to his suv to hear what he said. I had put the sunscreen up in the windshield and he said he could not see the handicap hangar. So I told him it was there and pulled it out and showed him. I hung it back and he circled around and stopped in front this time. and said he could not see it. So I had to unlock the car and stick it down the front of the shield to satisfy him. Sheesh!! It did nothing for my mood!
So I went on to do my shopping and discovered that they are changing groceries around. I had my list with me and got what was on the list, except for one item, which was not in its usual place. I saw a lady with a Publix pin on her shirt and asked her, so she went on a hunt and found the item way back on the side where I had already been. Well, at least I got my exercise, by walking the whole store back and forth. I was glad to get home, only to find the city had come by and left the big blue recycle dumpster on the driveway. It is very cumbersome, and I had a difficult time dragging it back to where the regular dumpster is. I don't even think they will start picking up until July and then I will have to figure out how to get it down to the curb.Oh, well, life is full of challenges!
I saw egrets and a wood stork at Lynch Lake as I drove by. They were in the shade, so maybe birds get hot, too. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 5:1-5
Therefore, since we have been made right in God's sight
by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ
our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has
brought us into this place of highest privilege where we now
stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to
sharing God's glory.
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials,
for we know that they are good for us--they help us learn
to endure. And endurance develops strength of character
in us and character strengthens our confident expectation
of salvation. And this expectation will not disappoint us.
For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has
given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I ran some errands yesterday, including grocery shopping. It was one of those times when shopping at Publix was not a pleasure. Before I even got in the store, a handicap police guy stopped and told me something, I had to go to his suv to hear what he said. I had put the sunscreen up in the windshield and he said he could not see the handicap hangar. So I told him it was there and pulled it out and showed him. I hung it back and he circled around and stopped in front this time. and said he could not see it. So I had to unlock the car and stick it down the front of the shield to satisfy him. Sheesh!! It did nothing for my mood!
So I went on to do my shopping and discovered that they are changing groceries around. I had my list with me and got what was on the list, except for one item, which was not in its usual place. I saw a lady with a Publix pin on her shirt and asked her, so she went on a hunt and found the item way back on the side where I had already been. Well, at least I got my exercise, by walking the whole store back and forth. I was glad to get home, only to find the city had come by and left the big blue recycle dumpster on the driveway. It is very cumbersome, and I had a difficult time dragging it back to where the regular dumpster is. I don't even think they will start picking up until July and then I will have to figure out how to get it down to the curb.Oh, well, life is full of challenges!
I saw egrets and a wood stork at Lynch Lake as I drove by. They were in the shade, so maybe birds get hot, too. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 5:1-5
Therefore, since we have been made right in God's sight
by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ
our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has
brought us into this place of highest privilege where we now
stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to
sharing God's glory.
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials,
for we know that they are good for us--they help us learn
to endure. And endurance develops strength of character
in us and character strengthens our confident expectation
of salvation. And this expectation will not disappoint us.
For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has
given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, June 1, 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! I was noticing the contrast between the blue of the sky and the whiteness of the towering clouds yesterday. So beautiful! And today looks like more of the same. We had a short thunderstorm Saturday night, which left a broken branch in front of the garage door. I did not notice it, as I backed out to go to church and it caught under the car. I got out to see what the dragging noise was, and had to pull and pull to get it out, hoping I was not damaging anything. So far, everything seems to be all right.
I had received an invitation to a party Sunday afternoon, celebrating the promotion of my dear friend, David, so drove a few blocks to his house and had a good time eating and talking and just listening. I am sort of a wallflower when it comes to crowds. I like to listen and watch other people, rather than trying to converse in a loud crowd and have difficulty hearing. My good friend, Gil, and I exchanged thoughts and he helped me when I needed it. In fact, I have so many people looking out for me, I am totally blessed. After dark, last night, my neighbor across the street, called to tell me my porch light was not on. I had forgotten again! So, there is another friend and helper!
The birds were so loud this morning, I thought one was in the house. He must have perched right outside the window while I was having breakfast, and just sang as loud as he could! Such a happy sound! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 100
Shout with joy to the Lord, O Earth!
Worship the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing with joy.
Acknowledge that the Lord is God!
He made us, and we are his.
We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
go into his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
For the Lord is good.
His unfailing love continues forever,
and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I had received an invitation to a party Sunday afternoon, celebrating the promotion of my dear friend, David, so drove a few blocks to his house and had a good time eating and talking and just listening. I am sort of a wallflower when it comes to crowds. I like to listen and watch other people, rather than trying to converse in a loud crowd and have difficulty hearing. My good friend, Gil, and I exchanged thoughts and he helped me when I needed it. In fact, I have so many people looking out for me, I am totally blessed. After dark, last night, my neighbor across the street, called to tell me my porch light was not on. I had forgotten again! So, there is another friend and helper!
The birds were so loud this morning, I thought one was in the house. He must have perched right outside the window while I was having breakfast, and just sang as loud as he could! Such a happy sound! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 100
Shout with joy to the Lord, O Earth!
Worship the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing with joy.
Acknowledge that the Lord is God!
He made us, and we are his.
We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
go into his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
For the Lord is good.
His unfailing love continues forever,
and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, May 29, 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 copy of the weather that we had yesterday...lots of sun and no rain, but white clouds floating around here and there. This morning I saw a single contrail high up in the southeastern sky, and I wonder where are they going and why? Just passing thoughts.
I was interested in the section of the paper Wed. that was a "how to" on telling your story. Since I am currently struggling to write my biography, this was just what I needed to give me a boost. It is hard just to write down the bare facts, because thoughts I had at the time events happened or didn't, keep coming to mind, after I have finished with one moment in time. But I will keep plugging away, I am doing this for the newly discovered second cousin in England, who has requested it.
Yesterday I did a little shopping and then visited the park to see what was going on. Not much, but it was freshly mowed and a few people were enjoying nature and just being in a natural place so close to the heart of St. Petersburg. The trees make it a lot cooler, but in the sun, it is very hot. I saw butterflies, but no egrets or ibis. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:23,24
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
I was interested in the section of the paper Wed. that was a "how to" on telling your story. Since I am currently struggling to write my biography, this was just what I needed to give me a boost. It is hard just to write down the bare facts, because thoughts I had at the time events happened or didn't, keep coming to mind, after I have finished with one moment in time. But I will keep plugging away, I am doing this for the newly discovered second cousin in England, who has requested it.
Yesterday I did a little shopping and then visited the park to see what was going on. Not much, but it was freshly mowed and a few people were enjoying nature and just being in a natural place so close to the heart of St. Petersburg. The trees make it a lot cooler, but in the sun, it is very hot. I saw butterflies, but no egrets or ibis. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:23,24
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
Thursday, May 28, 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 had no rain yesterday, and it looks like the same weather today. Lots of sun and humidity, blue skies and white puffy clouds. Perfect!
I forgot to mention that I have a beautiful amaryllis blooming! This is a Christmas flower, so I don't know why it is just now blooming, but it has survived the yard man trimming all the leaves, a raking of mulch off it and the rest of the bulbs barely poking up. So, I am very pleased that it is showing four blossoms on the long stem. Yay, for it! (And yes, I cautioned the yard guy about weed eating the wrong thing.)
I took a ride over to the park yesterday and saw that not much was going on. It was hot and quiet. The water was still high in the canal, so no egrets were interested in pecking around, but, as usual the squirrels were busy racing around and the mower was going. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 37:3-9
Trust in the Lord and do good,
Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you your heart's desires.
Commit everything you do to the Lord,
trust him and he will help you.
He will make your innocence as clear as
the dawn, and the justice of your cause will
shine like the noonday sun.
Be still in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don't worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.
Stop your anger!
Turn from your rage!
Do not envy others---
it only leads to harm.
For the wicked will be destroyed,
but those who trust in the Lord will
possess the land.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I forgot to mention that I have a beautiful amaryllis blooming! This is a Christmas flower, so I don't know why it is just now blooming, but it has survived the yard man trimming all the leaves, a raking of mulch off it and the rest of the bulbs barely poking up. So, I am very pleased that it is showing four blossoms on the long stem. Yay, for it! (And yes, I cautioned the yard guy about weed eating the wrong thing.)
I took a ride over to the park yesterday and saw that not much was going on. It was hot and quiet. The water was still high in the canal, so no egrets were interested in pecking around, but, as usual the squirrels were busy racing around and the mower was going. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 37:3-9
Trust in the Lord and do good,
Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you your heart's desires.
Commit everything you do to the Lord,
trust him and he will help you.
He will make your innocence as clear as
the dawn, and the justice of your cause will
shine like the noonday sun.
Be still in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don't worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.
Stop your anger!
Turn from your rage!
Do not envy others---
it only leads to harm.
For the wicked will be destroyed,
but those who trust in the Lord will
possess the land.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, May 27, 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! After a very warm day of sun and breezes, last night lots of thunder, lightning and rain fell in some areas. I heard a few drops start to fall here, but then it moved on and we did not get any of the heavy rain. Today is sunny and very warm, already...
I did more laundry yesterday and have another load today, just catching up after the weekend. I enjoyed the eating out we did while we were all together. We had wanted to go to one restaurant, but the rain started to pour and when we got there, it was packed with people waiting on the porch, so we were about to go home, when I remembered Jack's English Pub, which was not crowded at all, so we ordered fish and chips for Brian and Daryl and I had a pasty dish..I forget the name of it, but I could not eat it all, so brought half of it home. I should have ordered the Shepherd's Pie again.
My yard crew came yesterday, but did not stay long, and the cleaning ladies are coming today, so I will be all tidied up. I have another gecko in the house who was sitting on the front window last night. I don't know where he is now, but maybe Cheryl will find him. She does not like lizards of any kind, but she caught a baby one a couple weeks ago and escorted him out the door.
I saw ducks in the front yard yesterday, and a flock of ibis rose up in flight from the front and took off after foraging for grubs and whatever else they eat from the ground. God is good!
from the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 15
Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord?
Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?
Those who lead blameless lives
and do what is right, speaking the truth
from sincere hearts.
Those who refuse to slander others
or harm their neighbors or speak evil
of their friends.
Those who despise persistent sinners
and honor the faithful followers of the
Lord and keep their promises even when it hurts.
Those who do not charge interest on the
money they lend, and refuse to accept
bribes to testify against the innocent.
Such people will stand firm forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I did more laundry yesterday and have another load today, just catching up after the weekend. I enjoyed the eating out we did while we were all together. We had wanted to go to one restaurant, but the rain started to pour and when we got there, it was packed with people waiting on the porch, so we were about to go home, when I remembered Jack's English Pub, which was not crowded at all, so we ordered fish and chips for Brian and Daryl and I had a pasty dish..I forget the name of it, but I could not eat it all, so brought half of it home. I should have ordered the Shepherd's Pie again.
My yard crew came yesterday, but did not stay long, and the cleaning ladies are coming today, so I will be all tidied up. I have another gecko in the house who was sitting on the front window last night. I don't know where he is now, but maybe Cheryl will find him. She does not like lizards of any kind, but she caught a baby one a couple weeks ago and escorted him out the door.
I saw ducks in the front yard yesterday, and a flock of ibis rose up in flight from the front and took off after foraging for grubs and whatever else they eat from the ground. God is good!
from the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 15
Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord?
Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?
Those who lead blameless lives
and do what is right, speaking the truth
from sincere hearts.
Those who refuse to slander others
or harm their neighbors or speak evil
of their friends.
Those who despise persistent sinners
and honor the faithful followers of the
Lord and keep their promises even when it hurts.
Those who do not charge interest on the
money they lend, and refuse to accept
bribes to testify against the innocent.
Such people will stand firm forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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