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 sun and a lot of heat up until about 3 yesterday and just as my cleaning gals got through, the rain started. Everything got dark, but when I looked out the window, I could see blue skies, so the showers were localized. It came down really hard once again, so the saturated ground is once more muddy.
While I think the recycling, city wide, is good, some of the things we have to do are not so good. For instance, no food contaminated papers are to be put in, so that means everything has to be washed. I washed a soup can yesterday and sliced my little finger on a sharp edge. From now on, I will just rinse, rather than cutting myself!
On another note; the pier is being demolished! I am sad that it is being done, and hopeful that in my lifetime, another will be built. I remember it from the beginning, back when I was going to high school and Louis and I used to go to the burger place at the old pier and hang out with friends. Then that building was torn down and rebuilt, and now this one is going. All in the name of progress! Well, we will see.
The staghorn fern is so big that I fear for the limb it is hanging from. The oak limb is sturdy, but still, that is a lot of weight on it. But the squirrels like to hop through it and enjoy the banana skins that occasionally are put in it! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
This should be your ambition; to live a quiet life,
minding your own business and working with your
hands, just as we commanded you before. As a result
people who are not Christians will respect the way you
live, and you will not need to depend on others to meet
your financial needs.
Work is God's plan for our lives. Those who work diligently
experience many benefits in their own lives and bring benefits
to others. God promises two basic rewards for faithful work;
(1) having a more credible witness to nonbelievers and (2) having
our needs met without having to financially depend on others.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Wednesday, August 19, 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! Sun, and warm breezes, and today I was up in time to see the pink clouds stretched across the eastern sky for the sunrise. We had no rain yesterday, even though I heard thunder for awhile in the evening. But apparently, it was far enough away so that it did not come to this neighborhood.
I noticed the man at the end of the block, who has tried for a week or more to have concrete poured for his driveway, but could not because of water standing at the curb end, finally got the cement poured and then had to cover it with a tarp because of rain. But yesterday it was uncovered and drying out and looks good. The ground is so saturated, that he has deep grooves in his yard from driving his cars onto the yard to park. Tire tracks can be seen in my grass from the heavy ride- on mower that my yard man uses.
I was pleased to see that gas prices are still going down when I went to Walmart to fill the tank of the van.On my way out there, I stopped off at the park, and saw a young mother with three little ones under the age of seven getting them all ready for a walk. She had a two level stroller with one toddler perched above the baby, and the older child walking. Bless her heart! She was a busy mom!
Also, I noticed that there were some beautiful, towering, white clouds piled across the eastern sky where Tampa Bay is. And off in the northwest, was a dark cloud with a sheet of rain falling from it. The white clouds were so puffy and piled up, they looked like whipped cream and I could imagine taking a bite of them! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:14
Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!
Your workmanship is marvelous--and how well I know it.
You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion,
as I was woven together in the dark of the womb.
You saw me before I was born.
Every day of my life was recorded in your book.
Every moment was laid out
before a single day had passed.
How precious are your thoughts about me, O God!
They are innumerable!
I can't even count them; they outnumber the
grains of sand. And when I wake up in the morning
you are still with me....
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 noticed the man at the end of the block, who has tried for a week or more to have concrete poured for his driveway, but could not because of water standing at the curb end, finally got the cement poured and then had to cover it with a tarp because of rain. But yesterday it was uncovered and drying out and looks good. The ground is so saturated, that he has deep grooves in his yard from driving his cars onto the yard to park. Tire tracks can be seen in my grass from the heavy ride- on mower that my yard man uses.
I was pleased to see that gas prices are still going down when I went to Walmart to fill the tank of the van.On my way out there, I stopped off at the park, and saw a young mother with three little ones under the age of seven getting them all ready for a walk. She had a two level stroller with one toddler perched above the baby, and the older child walking. Bless her heart! She was a busy mom!
Also, I noticed that there were some beautiful, towering, white clouds piled across the eastern sky where Tampa Bay is. And off in the northwest, was a dark cloud with a sheet of rain falling from it. The white clouds were so puffy and piled up, they looked like whipped cream and I could imagine taking a bite of them! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:14
Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!
Your workmanship is marvelous--and how well I know it.
You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion,
as I was woven together in the dark of the womb.
You saw me before I was born.
Every day of my life was recorded in your book.
Every moment was laid out
before a single day had passed.
How precious are your thoughts about me, O God!
They are innumerable!
I can't even count them; they outnumber the
grains of sand. And when I wake up in the morning
you are still with me....
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
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Benefits of Wisdom
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 sunshine today and we had no rain yesterday! All the gutters are still full of water and retention ponds are nearly overflowing, so the drippy skies can stop for awhile. However, that is not the prediction. More storms are the prediction. Sigh.
My friend, Ray, came to get the tarp and weights of various kinds, that he used to cover the leak in my roof. He also was kind enough to replace the outdoor porch light which my neighbor had informed me was burned out. This was one of those new, curly lights that is supposed to last a thousand hours or something like that. So much for that!
I got laundry done and walked around the back yard to note that the ground is saturated. Where the grass did not grow under the trees, there is now a lot of green. It may not be grass, but it is green and that is okay by me! The crape myrtle is almost through blooming but the Bird of Paradise is loving the wetness, and has several nice flowers on it. They are hard to arrange when cut, so I usually let them stay on the plant.
Well, I have to go gas up the van sometime today, so I'll see how low it is at Walmart. I am so happy it is going down! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 2:1-11
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 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.
Then you will understand what is right, just and fair, and you
will know how to find the right course of action every time. For
wisdom will enter your heart , and knowledge will fill you with
joy. Wise planning will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My friend, Ray, came to get the tarp and weights of various kinds, that he used to cover the leak in my roof. He also was kind enough to replace the outdoor porch light which my neighbor had informed me was burned out. This was one of those new, curly lights that is supposed to last a thousand hours or something like that. So much for that!
I got laundry done and walked around the back yard to note that the ground is saturated. Where the grass did not grow under the trees, there is now a lot of green. It may not be grass, but it is green and that is okay by me! The crape myrtle is almost through blooming but the Bird of Paradise is loving the wetness, and has several nice flowers on it. They are hard to arrange when cut, so I usually let them stay on the plant.
Well, I have to go gas up the van sometime today, so I'll see how low it is at Walmart. I am so happy it is going down! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 2:1-11
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 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.
Then you will understand what is right, just and fair, and you
will know how to find the right course of action every time. For
wisdom will enter your heart , and knowledge will fill you with
joy. Wise planning will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, August 17, 2015
Love
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 weather pattern seems to be sunshine in the morning and dark clouds and rain in the afternoon. We have had enough rain for a good while, but the storms are what I don't like!
Brian had come over for a visit Sat. afternoon, when this terrific storm blew in and the oak trees were waving their limbs back and forth, and of course, small twigs and bigger dead branches were falling all over the place. We had thunder and lots of lightning and it seemed to hover over head for about twenty minutes, just pouring!
When it slacked off enough for Brian to leave, I heard two loud booms and wondered what in the world was exploding. I stepped out on the front porch under the overhang, just in time to see and hear another loud boom as the transformer across the street exploded with a ball of fire! I never lost my power, but probably a lot of people did.
The yard was a mess, but Brian came over yesterday and put all the limbs into the dumpster and the garbage man has already picked it up. We had another storm yesterday, but it did not last as long.
Otherwise, my weekend was good. My handyman has fixed the leaking in the pipe on the roof. The flashing was cracked, and I have a date for him to come paint the stains resulting from the leak. My friends at church are still coming to take care of the fence, since I think with the second spraying, the wasps or bees or whatever they are, should be mostly under control.
I was able to get to the park a couple times and the water is high everywhere, but that does not stop the gopher tortoises from munching and wandering, and makes for tasty lunches for the egrets when the fish swim by. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1st Corinthians 13:3-6,13
If I gave everything I have to the poor and even
sacrificed my body, I could boast about it, but if
I didn't love others, I would be of no value whatsoever.
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful
or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love
is not irritable , and it keeps no record of when it has been
wronged. It is never glad about injustice but rejoices when
ever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith,
is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance....
There are three things that will endure;
faith, hope and love--and the greatest of these is love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Brian had come over for a visit Sat. afternoon, when this terrific storm blew in and the oak trees were waving their limbs back and forth, and of course, small twigs and bigger dead branches were falling all over the place. We had thunder and lots of lightning and it seemed to hover over head for about twenty minutes, just pouring!
When it slacked off enough for Brian to leave, I heard two loud booms and wondered what in the world was exploding. I stepped out on the front porch under the overhang, just in time to see and hear another loud boom as the transformer across the street exploded with a ball of fire! I never lost my power, but probably a lot of people did.
The yard was a mess, but Brian came over yesterday and put all the limbs into the dumpster and the garbage man has already picked it up. We had another storm yesterday, but it did not last as long.
Otherwise, my weekend was good. My handyman has fixed the leaking in the pipe on the roof. The flashing was cracked, and I have a date for him to come paint the stains resulting from the leak. My friends at church are still coming to take care of the fence, since I think with the second spraying, the wasps or bees or whatever they are, should be mostly under control.
I was able to get to the park a couple times and the water is high everywhere, but that does not stop the gopher tortoises from munching and wandering, and makes for tasty lunches for the egrets when the fish swim by. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1st Corinthians 13:3-6,13
If I gave everything I have to the poor and even
sacrificed my body, I could boast about it, but if
I didn't love others, I would be of no value whatsoever.
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful
or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love
is not irritable , and it keeps no record of when it has been
wronged. It is never glad about injustice but rejoices when
ever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith,
is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance....
There are three things that will endure;
faith, hope and love--and the greatest of these is love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, August 14, 2015
Friendship
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 more sunshine and a prediction of rain, but we had no rain yesterday, even though the dark clouds came over in the afternoon.
When I walked in to Publix the dark clouds were lurking overhead, and I was hoping it would not rain before I came out. Well, when I finished the sun was shining brightly and it was sprinkling! As the stock man was putting my groceries in the car, it started coming down a little harder, but then I drove right out of it, and there was not a drop at my house.
Speaking of Publix, while in the produce section, I saw my dear friend, Judy, so we had a little chat amidst the carrots, lettuce and potatoes. One of the guys working with bananas even made a little quip about another worker. It was a pleasant encounter!
Well, as far as I know, the roof is fixed. But, of course, I won't know until we have a good rain. Rick always does a good job, so I have to take his word that the leak is sealed.
I watched the Packers win over the Patriots last night...another good reason to have access to the NFL channel! Aaron Rodgers did not play much, but looked good. Unfortunately, the game was in Foxboro, and the announcers must have been paid by the Pats, because they could not say much about anybody besides Brady. Oh, well, it's just a game...
When I drove through the Park after shopping, the only critters stirring were the squirrels and the small brown gopher tortoise strolling along the grass. but God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
God provides for us through fellowship:
Acts 4:32-35
All the believers were of one heart and mind and
they felt that what they owned was not their own.
and the apostles were powerful witness to the resurrection
of the Lord Jesus and God's great favor was upon them all.
There was no poverty among them, because people who
owned land or houses sold them and brought the money
to the apostles to give to others in need.
Our fellowship with other believers is meant to provide for our needs in
the most practical ways. God's love for us moves us to share our
resources with each other. This practical expression of love unleashes
God's power and empowers our witness to the world.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
When I walked in to Publix the dark clouds were lurking overhead, and I was hoping it would not rain before I came out. Well, when I finished the sun was shining brightly and it was sprinkling! As the stock man was putting my groceries in the car, it started coming down a little harder, but then I drove right out of it, and there was not a drop at my house.
Speaking of Publix, while in the produce section, I saw my dear friend, Judy, so we had a little chat amidst the carrots, lettuce and potatoes. One of the guys working with bananas even made a little quip about another worker. It was a pleasant encounter!
Well, as far as I know, the roof is fixed. But, of course, I won't know until we have a good rain. Rick always does a good job, so I have to take his word that the leak is sealed.
I watched the Packers win over the Patriots last night...another good reason to have access to the NFL channel! Aaron Rodgers did not play much, but looked good. Unfortunately, the game was in Foxboro, and the announcers must have been paid by the Pats, because they could not say much about anybody besides Brady. Oh, well, it's just a game...
When I drove through the Park after shopping, the only critters stirring were the squirrels and the small brown gopher tortoise strolling along the grass. but God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
God provides for us through fellowship:
Acts 4:32-35
All the believers were of one heart and mind and
they felt that what they owned was not their own.
and the apostles were powerful witness to the resurrection
of the Lord Jesus and God's great favor was upon them all.
There was no poverty among them, because people who
owned land or houses sold them and brought the money
to the apostles to give to others in need.
Our fellowship with other believers is meant to provide for our needs in
the most practical ways. God's love for us moves us to share our
resources with each other. This practical expression of love unleashes
God's power and empowers our witness to the world.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Prowling thru 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! I am very late because my handyman came early and got started on sealing the leak in the roof. The prediction is for rain today, so we will see if all is well. The problem was the vent which had a crack in the sealant around it, where the water got in. I am blessed to have someone I can depend on.
My cleaning ladies came yesterday afternoon, late, so I did not go out much. When I did, I drove around Lynch Lake just as a large flock of ibis came swooping in for a landing to join another group on the bank of the lake. Very graceful and beautiful! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 2:1-5
My child, listen to me and treasure my
instructions. Tune your ears to wisdom, and
concentrate on understanding. Search 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 wisdom and
understanding. 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
My cleaning ladies came yesterday afternoon, late, so I did not go out much. When I did, I drove around Lynch Lake just as a large flock of ibis came swooping in for a landing to join another group on the bank of the lake. Very graceful and beautiful! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 2:1-5
My child, listen to me and treasure my
instructions. Tune your ears to wisdom, and
concentrate on understanding. Search 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 wisdom and
understanding. 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
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Psoaring thru Psalms
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord had made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Well, we had no rain yesterday even though it was predicted, and today is the same, so far. Lots of sunshine and a slight, humid breeze. I had to walk out on the front porch to retrieve the Times and I was bathed immediately by the warm, humid air. It was good to step back into the cool Air of the house.
I took a trip to CVS to pick up a few things, including an scrip. That is an easy store for me to get in and out of. ..a short walk to the carts outside and parking right in front of the door, usually. It means a lot to someone using a cane or who is otherwise handicapped. It's a longer walk to get into the Publix, and the handicapped spaces are usually full, but I still like to shop there, because I know where most everything I buy is located.
I stopped by the Park and saw a couple squirrels hanging on tree trunks, eyeing me as I went by. The canal in front of the weir is still clear of all debris from the rains, and the water has gone down just a little, but the canal under the bridge is still pretty full. However, everything looks very green and lush. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 37:3-7
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.
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.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I took a trip to CVS to pick up a few things, including an scrip. That is an easy store for me to get in and out of. ..a short walk to the carts outside and parking right in front of the door, usually. It means a lot to someone using a cane or who is otherwise handicapped. It's a longer walk to get into the Publix, and the handicapped spaces are usually full, but I still like to shop there, because I know where most everything I buy is located.
I stopped by the Park and saw a couple squirrels hanging on tree trunks, eyeing me as I went by. The canal in front of the weir is still clear of all debris from the rains, and the water has gone down just a little, but the canal under the bridge is still pretty full. However, everything looks very green and lush. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 37:3-7
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.
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.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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