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! "Sunshine on my shoulders, makes me happy!" as John Denver sang. We have bright, sunshine today after a few overcast days. It is brilliant, and also cooler than it has been. But the temp is supposed to climb up to the eighties today, so we will be very warm later on!
We had some really loud, noisy storms yesterday, and lots of rain, so I was content to stay in, read and do other things indoors.Brian came back from his mini-retreat later in the afternoon, so he came by and got my ipad connected to the internet again, and brought some roadside strawberries. They look really good, but I have not tasted them yet.Looks like I will have strawberry shortcake, soon.
Daryl and Matthew are coming down for the weekend to take Brian's old car back to TN. I told Daryl that the Christmas lights would not be up. That's the only time they come.
But it will be good to see them! We will celebrate Daryl's birthday a few days early, since his birthday is April 6.
I have been hearing lots of birds singing lately, so it must be nesting time..such a happy sound.
God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 2:1-12
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 under-
standing. 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
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
A Benediction
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! Yes, it is still morning for another hour! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We had one minute of sun and now all is overcast. There is a huge blob of rain clouds moving in from the Gulf, which is due to hit here sometime this afternoon. I should have been a lot quicker about getting things done this morning, so I could go out and run some errands. Oh, well, I will get things done sooner or later!
I was thinking about the busy past weekend and how much I enjoy people watching. From the man at the cemetery, who was busy preparing a bouquet for a grave, (he looked like he might have been a former serviceman) to the people in the restaurants...I just find interesting people to look at. It seems like mini-skirts are back and are not always suitable for the women who wear them.This was proven by the one who was directly in my line of sight at the Hangar, sitting with her legs crossed! I saw a lady leave church wearing shorts on Easter Sunday. I am not being judgmental; I think it doesn't matter who wears what to church as long as they are there. I was just a little surprised, because it has been my experience that people tend to "dress up" for Easter. And I am sure that Jesus knows what is in the heart, no matter what is on the outside!
We have lots of flowering trees around the neighborhood, now. I am not sure of the names, but they look like Florida orchid trees, pink and white, and the bougainvillea bushes are outstanding this year with all their colors! This is a beautiful time of the year! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Jude 24, 25
A Prayer of Praise
And now, all glory to God, who is able to
keep you from stumbling and who will
bring you into his glorious presence
innocent of sin and with great joy. All
glory to him , who alone is God our Savior,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Yes, glory,
Majesty, power and authority belong to him,
in the beginning, now and forevermore.
Amen
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving , joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I was thinking about the busy past weekend and how much I enjoy people watching. From the man at the cemetery, who was busy preparing a bouquet for a grave, (he looked like he might have been a former serviceman) to the people in the restaurants...I just find interesting people to look at. It seems like mini-skirts are back and are not always suitable for the women who wear them.This was proven by the one who was directly in my line of sight at the Hangar, sitting with her legs crossed! I saw a lady leave church wearing shorts on Easter Sunday. I am not being judgmental; I think it doesn't matter who wears what to church as long as they are there. I was just a little surprised, because it has been my experience that people tend to "dress up" for Easter. And I am sure that Jesus knows what is in the heart, no matter what is on the outside!
We have lots of flowering trees around the neighborhood, now. I am not sure of the names, but they look like Florida orchid trees, pink and white, and the bougainvillea bushes are outstanding this year with all their colors! This is a beautiful time of the year! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Jude 24, 25
A Prayer of Praise
And now, all glory to God, who is able to
keep you from stumbling and who will
bring you into his glorious presence
innocent of sin and with great joy. All
glory to him , who alone is God our Savior,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Yes, glory,
Majesty, power and authority belong to him,
in the beginning, now and forevermore.
Amen
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving , joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, March 28, 2016
Easter Monday
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 rained sometime during the night and we have overcast skies now, with more showers predicted sometime during the day. But the weather is quite warm!
Yesterday was a glorious Easter Sunday! Brian attended his church's 8 AM service, then he came over to go to church with me at 11. We listened to a powerful sermon and lots of singing proclaiming Christ is Risen! There was a crowd in attendance which is expected at Easter.
Brian had made reservations for us at The Hangar Afterwards,, which was a good thing, because they were really crowded! The menu was brunch style and we had plenty to choose from! We had a good table right beside the windows, so we could see the water and the planes. After we finished our main dinner, we went back to the salad/dessert bar to choose more food. the Executive Chef came out of the hot kitchen, to stand beside the door, and we both complimented him on the fine lunch he had prepared...He was very young to be in charge, but very capable.
Saturday, Brian came over and did some things for me...catching up on the check book, tuning up my new computer, trying to get my ipad and iphone to stay connected with WIFI, and then we bought a lily and took it out to Bay Pines cemetery to place it on Louis' grave. It was quiet and beautiful there, with a soft wind blowing. Afterward, we went across the street and had supper at the new Village Inn. St was a full day! Brian is off on a mini retreat for a couple days. He has been working really long hours at the bank and solving lots of challenging issues, so he was ready!
I have noticed since my azaleas are slowing dropping their blooms, that now the jacaranda trees are starting to bloom and I have amaryllis blooming!! I did not have any last year, but one is in full bloom with four flowers on the stalk and two more are almost ready to open! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:1-6
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!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday was a glorious Easter Sunday! Brian attended his church's 8 AM service, then he came over to go to church with me at 11. We listened to a powerful sermon and lots of singing proclaiming Christ is Risen! There was a crowd in attendance which is expected at Easter.
Brian had made reservations for us at The Hangar Afterwards,, which was a good thing, because they were really crowded! The menu was brunch style and we had plenty to choose from! We had a good table right beside the windows, so we could see the water and the planes. After we finished our main dinner, we went back to the salad/dessert bar to choose more food. the Executive Chef came out of the hot kitchen, to stand beside the door, and we both complimented him on the fine lunch he had prepared...He was very young to be in charge, but very capable.
Saturday, Brian came over and did some things for me...catching up on the check book, tuning up my new computer, trying to get my ipad and iphone to stay connected with WIFI, and then we bought a lily and took it out to Bay Pines cemetery to place it on Louis' grave. It was quiet and beautiful there, with a soft wind blowing. Afterward, we went across the street and had supper at the new Village Inn. St was a full day! Brian is off on a mini retreat for a couple days. He has been working really long hours at the bank and solving lots of challenging issues, so he was ready!
I have noticed since my azaleas are slowing dropping their blooms, that now the jacaranda trees are starting to bloom and I have amaryllis blooming!! I did not have any last year, but one is in full bloom with four flowers on the stalk and two more are almost ready to open! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:1-6
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!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, March 25, 2016
Good Friday
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 looked at the radar on TV and saw a mass of clouds heading this way, so we have overcast skies. I heard thunder about midnight last night and this morning the porch was wet. so this looks like the start of a very wet Easter weekend.
I am later than usual today because my friend Gil installed a new computer for me yesterday and I lost my entrance to gmail somehow, so I just decided to figure out how to get it back and did all by myself! Well. with a little help from my iphone! Like I said before, I am electronically challenged.
Thinking it was going to rain yesterday, I drove to Winn Dixie and loaded up on fresh fruit...strawberries 2 for 1, bananas, and pineapple chunks. I also bought a few peaches and other things. They were loaded with flowers of all kinds, including lots of Easter lilies. Very beautiful!
As I was coming back by Lynch Lake, I saw the usual ducks, lots of ibis, and several anhingas. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Luke 11:33-36
Receiving the Light
No one lights a lamp and then hides it or
puts it under a basket. Instead, it is put on a
lampstand to give light to all who enter the
room. Your eye is a lamp for your body. A pure
eye lets sunshine into your soul. But an evil eye
shuts out the light and plunges you into darkness.
Make sure that the light you think you have is
not really darkness. If you are filled with light, with no
dark corners, then your whole life will be radiant;
as though a floodlight is shining on you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I am later than usual today because my friend Gil installed a new computer for me yesterday and I lost my entrance to gmail somehow, so I just decided to figure out how to get it back and did all by myself! Well. with a little help from my iphone! Like I said before, I am electronically challenged.
Thinking it was going to rain yesterday, I drove to Winn Dixie and loaded up on fresh fruit...strawberries 2 for 1, bananas, and pineapple chunks. I also bought a few peaches and other things. They were loaded with flowers of all kinds, including lots of Easter lilies. Very beautiful!
As I was coming back by Lynch Lake, I saw the usual ducks, lots of ibis, and several anhingas. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Luke 11:33-36
Receiving the Light
No one lights a lamp and then hides it or
puts it under a basket. Instead, it is put on a
lampstand to give light to all who enter the
room. Your eye is a lamp for your body. A pure
eye lets sunshine into your soul. But an evil eye
shuts out the light and plunges you into darkness.
Make sure that the light you think you have is
not really darkness. If you are filled with light, with no
dark corners, then your whole life will be radiant;
as though a floodlight is shining on you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, March 24, 2016
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 clouds covering the sun, which was shining an hour or so ago, but rain is predicted for today, although it will stay warm. I took the winter blanket off the bed today, since I slept comfortably last night without it, even though there was a brilliant full moon(which usually affects my sleep!)
Since I knew rain was predicted for the next few days, I decided to drive on out to Walmart to gas the van up. I don't like it to get below half a tank. Murphy's was not very busy, but the usual crowd was filling the parking lot for the Walmart. Gas was up to 1.96 per gal. there, and a few cents higher at other stations. It hasn't reached $2.00 a gal. yet, but probably will soon. As usual, traffic was heavy on US 19, but I made it home safely.
After I came home, I gathered up my books and returned all but one to the library. I am still reading one, and now have started on a new 14 day book. They had a big sign to read as I walked in, all about rules, changes and stuff. They are trying to make it a better library...a big job!
Later on, I visited the Park, which was pretty busy with dog walkers, and people walkers. I saw a white egret beak to beak with a gray egret, just looking each other over. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 25:1-5
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
I trust in you, my God!
Do not let me be disgraced,
or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.
No one who trusts in you will ever be
disgraced,
but disgrace comes to those who try to
deceive others.
Show me the path where I should walk,
O Lord;
point out the right road for me to follow.
Lead me by your truth and teach me,
for you are the God who saves me.
All day long I put my hope in you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Since I knew rain was predicted for the next few days, I decided to drive on out to Walmart to gas the van up. I don't like it to get below half a tank. Murphy's was not very busy, but the usual crowd was filling the parking lot for the Walmart. Gas was up to 1.96 per gal. there, and a few cents higher at other stations. It hasn't reached $2.00 a gal. yet, but probably will soon. As usual, traffic was heavy on US 19, but I made it home safely.
After I came home, I gathered up my books and returned all but one to the library. I am still reading one, and now have started on a new 14 day book. They had a big sign to read as I walked in, all about rules, changes and stuff. They are trying to make it a better library...a big job!
Later on, I visited the Park, which was pretty busy with dog walkers, and people walkers. I saw a white egret beak to beak with a gray egret, just looking each other over. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 25:1-5
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
I trust in you, my God!
Do not let me be disgraced,
or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.
No one who trusts in you will ever be
disgraced,
but disgrace comes to those who try to
deceive others.
Show me the path where I should walk,
O Lord;
point out the right road for me to follow.
Lead me by your truth and teach me,
for you are the God who saves me.
All day long I put my hope in you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Love Fulfills God's Requirements
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 lots of sun and no wind and the temp is slowly creeping up as the humidity comes back. It will probably be our next to last nice day before the rains come for this Easter weekend.
I took a heavy traffic drive out to my dentist's yesterday for my six months teeth cleaning. It took me a full thirty minutes to get to the Tyrone area from my home, even though the speed limit was 45 most of the way! I got stuck behind a city bus the last mile or so, but still made my appointment on time.
Danielle, my hygienist, handed me a form to fill out, which has to be done every so often, and as I was doing that, a delivery man came in, remarked about always paper work, and breezed in to the desk with a package. He had such a positive attitude, I wished him a good rest of the day and he said "It just keeps getting better and better!" I don't know who he was but he was like a ray of sunshine and brightened up my day!
After an hour on the recliner, with my jaw getting tired, and the teeth bright and shiny, I drove across to Crosswinds Shopping Center, but decided I was too tired to go in and shop, so came on home to find Cheryl just packing up her van after cleaning while I was gone. When I walked in I checked my phone and discovered a text from Daryl asking if I was watching the Rays play in Cuba. I was glad he reminded me, because I got to watch the last couple innings. There was so much talking because of the historic occasion, it was boring to listen to , but I enjoyed the actual playing. Go Rays!
Coming home, I stopped in at the Park, and it was packed once again, because of the beautiful weather! I saw lots of ibis around Lynch Lake and the yards of the school. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 13:8-10
Pay all your debts, except the debt of love
for others. You can never finish paying that!
If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill all
the requirements of God's law. For the
commandments against adultery and murder
and stealing and coveting----and any other
commandment---are all summed up in this one
commandment: "Love your neighbor as yourself."
Love does no wrong to anyone, so love satisfies
all of God's requirements.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I took a heavy traffic drive out to my dentist's yesterday for my six months teeth cleaning. It took me a full thirty minutes to get to the Tyrone area from my home, even though the speed limit was 45 most of the way! I got stuck behind a city bus the last mile or so, but still made my appointment on time.
Danielle, my hygienist, handed me a form to fill out, which has to be done every so often, and as I was doing that, a delivery man came in, remarked about always paper work, and breezed in to the desk with a package. He had such a positive attitude, I wished him a good rest of the day and he said "It just keeps getting better and better!" I don't know who he was but he was like a ray of sunshine and brightened up my day!
After an hour on the recliner, with my jaw getting tired, and the teeth bright and shiny, I drove across to Crosswinds Shopping Center, but decided I was too tired to go in and shop, so came on home to find Cheryl just packing up her van after cleaning while I was gone. When I walked in I checked my phone and discovered a text from Daryl asking if I was watching the Rays play in Cuba. I was glad he reminded me, because I got to watch the last couple innings. There was so much talking because of the historic occasion, it was boring to listen to , but I enjoyed the actual playing. Go Rays!
Coming home, I stopped in at the Park, and it was packed once again, because of the beautiful weather! I saw lots of ibis around Lynch Lake and the yards of the school. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 13:8-10
Pay all your debts, except the debt of love
for others. You can never finish paying that!
If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill all
the requirements of God's law. For the
commandments against adultery and murder
and stealing and coveting----and any other
commandment---are all summed up in this one
commandment: "Love your neighbor as yourself."
Love does no wrong to anyone, so love satisfies
all of God's requirements.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
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! Sure enough! I put the winter blanket back on the bed last night and it felt good! We didn't get as cold as was predicted, but still the house cooled down and my long sleeved pj's felt just warm and cozy. We have red flag warnings about the extremely dry air today, which means fire chances are very high. Fortunately, the weather will warm up tomorrow and the humidity will return.
I had a call from my cleaning friend this morning, wanting to change my day from tomorrow to today because she will be working alone since Kim is baby sitting her two grandkids. Since I will be at the dentist when she comes, she knows how to get in, so she will have the house to herself. My yard guys did not come yesterday, so I am hoping for them to show up today, since the porch is piled with leaves after the strong winds of yesterday and Sunday. I swept a path clear from the front door to the walk, so leaves would not get tracked in, but this is difficult because of my imbalance. (Physical, not mental!)
I went to CVS yesterday to pick up some OJ and a few other things and steered clear of the pharmacy area because several people were waiting to get into the clinic and I could hear coughing. I know a lot of that is allergies, but I did not want to be exposed..
I watched DWTS last night and was amazed at the deaf model who danced so well without being able to hear a thing! He is so good, I really hope he wins! Some of the so called "stars" are definitely not. I never even heard of a lot of them!
Lots of ducks, and ibis were gathered around Lynch Lake when I drove around it, and the Park was full of cars...some were from out of state...NY, NC, Oh, etc, but a lot were from Fl. Since it is spring break time here, and the weather was nice, people were taking advantage of it. 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 con-
fidently 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 dis-
appoint 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 had a call from my cleaning friend this morning, wanting to change my day from tomorrow to today because she will be working alone since Kim is baby sitting her two grandkids. Since I will be at the dentist when she comes, she knows how to get in, so she will have the house to herself. My yard guys did not come yesterday, so I am hoping for them to show up today, since the porch is piled with leaves after the strong winds of yesterday and Sunday. I swept a path clear from the front door to the walk, so leaves would not get tracked in, but this is difficult because of my imbalance. (Physical, not mental!)
I went to CVS yesterday to pick up some OJ and a few other things and steered clear of the pharmacy area because several people were waiting to get into the clinic and I could hear coughing. I know a lot of that is allergies, but I did not want to be exposed..
I watched DWTS last night and was amazed at the deaf model who danced so well without being able to hear a thing! He is so good, I really hope he wins! Some of the so called "stars" are definitely not. I never even heard of a lot of them!
Lots of ducks, and ibis were gathered around Lynch Lake when I drove around it, and the Park was full of cars...some were from out of state...NY, NC, Oh, etc, but a lot were from Fl. Since it is spring break time here, and the weather was nice, people were taking advantage of it. 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 con-
fidently 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 dis-
appoint 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
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