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 rainy Saturday, we had a nice mostly sunny Sunday, which was good for church, and the opening of baseball season! Even though the Rays lost their game, which was a disappointment!
It was a busy weekend around here! Daryl and Matthew came down, arriving early Friday morning, after driving most of the night. They had a good weather Friday, which they used to go to the beach to look around and eat fish and other yummy food. I was happy to stay home while they roamed. The purpose of their coming was to take Brian's former car back to Tenn. since he gave it to Matthew when he got himself a newer car. We decided to celebrate Daryl's birthday, also, since it is coming up Wednesday.
Brian came over and they had a good time together on Saturday. We tried to get into Italia Mia for dinner, but they were so crowded, with no comfortable waiting area, we had to go to Plan B. So we tried out the new Tasty Eats, or whatever it is called. Anyway, the food is served cafeteria style and is mostly organic . The seating is limited, so we got ours to go and brought it all home.. While the food was mostly good, I would not go back.
My computer was one of the many to be affected by the Frontier outage Friday. I did not know that it would affect me, since I was unaware that Verizon had anything to do with my system. However, I found out it did. Brian said all their computers went down at the bank and they had to call their tech support to help them get back online. Bad news for a bank!
Daryl and Matthew left for TN early yesterday morning, and after a very long trip , arrived back home about eleven hours later. The trip took so long because of construction in Georgia. But we prayed with them before they left and all through their trip and they made it safely! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 1
Oh, the joys of those
who do not follow the advice of the wicked,
or stand around with sinners,
or join in with scoffers.
But they delight in doing everything the Lord wants;
Day and night they think about his law.
They are like trees planted along the riverbank,
bearing fruit each season without fail.
Their leaves never wither,
and in all they do, they prosper.
But this is not true of the wicked.
They are like the worthless chaff, scattered
by the wind.
They will be condemned at the time of judgment.
Sinners will have no place among the godly,
For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,
but the path of the wicked leads to
destruction.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, April 4, 2016
Thursday, March 31, 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! Blue skies and clouds and there was a red sky at sunrise. "Red sky at night, sailors delight! Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning." An old saying from scripture. In this case, though, I don't think the sky was that red...just a glow. But it promises to be a warm, humid day, with no rain predicted.
Yesterday, I hustled to get up to CVS before my cleaning ladies came, so I skipped lunch until I came back home. I had just finished my strawberries and ice cream, when they rang the doorbell. Kim was excited to tell me about a website where you can order clothes from a personal shopper and send back what you don't want. Sounds interesting, but I like to see what I am buying. And Cheryl was interested in my new computer, since she just had to buy a new one because her old one crashed. She has Windows 10, as I have and neither one of us likes it. Sigh.
Well, I have some things to do before Daryl and Matthew get here early tomorrow morning, so I had better get on with it!
All my azaleas are gone, but the amaryllis are still blooming , and the jacaranda trees are showing more blooms in the neighborhood. Always lots of color! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 18:23-30
To the faithful, you show yourself faithful;
to those with integrity you show integrity.
To the pure you show yourself pure,
but to the wicked you show yourself hostile.
You rescue those who are humble, but
you humiliate the proud.
Lord, you have brought light to my life;
my God, you light up my darkness.
In your strength I can crush an army.
with my God I can scale any wall.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday, I hustled to get up to CVS before my cleaning ladies came, so I skipped lunch until I came back home. I had just finished my strawberries and ice cream, when they rang the doorbell. Kim was excited to tell me about a website where you can order clothes from a personal shopper and send back what you don't want. Sounds interesting, but I like to see what I am buying. And Cheryl was interested in my new computer, since she just had to buy a new one because her old one crashed. She has Windows 10, as I have and neither one of us likes it. Sigh.
Well, I have some things to do before Daryl and Matthew get here early tomorrow morning, so I had better get on with it!
All my azaleas are gone, but the amaryllis are still blooming , and the jacaranda trees are showing more blooms in the neighborhood. Always lots of color! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 18:23-30
To the faithful, you show yourself faithful;
to those with integrity you show integrity.
To the pure you show yourself pure,
but to the wicked you show yourself hostile.
You rescue those who are humble, but
you humiliate the proud.
Lord, you have brought light to my life;
my God, you light up my darkness.
In your strength I can crush an army.
with my God I can scale any wall.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
The 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! "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
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
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
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