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! What can I say, except "ditto"? Today is the same as yesterday which started out cool and then got very warm in the afternoon. It got up to almost ninety, in fact! But, except for the lack of rain, it is great weather!
Well, people, I did my ironing! Actually, I did not have as much as I thought I had, and it only took about ten minutes to do it.Some tasks are not as hard as we think they will be, if we just get to them! Sigh. Now, to start on closets....
I think I have new Times deliverers. The past two days the paper has not been in the chair..the usual spot by the front door. Yesterday it was on the floor beside the chair, and today is was right in front of the door on the floor. I'm not complaining, because it is still delivered by the door, but for over a year it has been put in the chair. I have given little gift certificates occasionally as a thank you for their faithfulness, because it takes extra time for them to walk up the driveway to the door instead of just flinging it from the car. Maybe the regulars are just on vacation.
I heard a noise out in the street late morning, and saw that the city had decided to fill in a pothole that had been forming in front of the house for the last six months. I had called it in and a lady came out to inspect right away, but nothing was done to fix it until yesterday. Guess these things have to be scheduled way down the line, but at least it is done!
I ran some errands before school let out, and then drove to the park and saw lots of egrets, ibis, and a couple woodstorks in the canal, which is very low on water. I think this makes it easy for the birds to fish for their lunch. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Luke 6:27-31
But if you are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Pray for the happiness of those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn the other cheek. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt, also. Give what you have to anyone who asks you for it, and when things are taken away from you, don't try to get them back. Do for others as you would like them to do for you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs.
Amaryllis
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
Encouragement
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! Once again , we have clear, blue skies and lots of sunshine. But even though it is cool now, the temps will climb up to the middle eighties today and the rest of the week.
My yard guys have already come and gone after mowing, edging and blowing. I had previously asked the head man to bring my dumpster up, because the garbage man always come around about 7, and since it is difficult for me to drag it back up beside the side garage door, I thought it would not be too much trouble for them. Last week, they forgot, and my friend, and neighbor brought it up herself. So, today the guys brought it up in front of the garage, instead of all the way back. So, once again, Cheryl took it back to where it belongs. I am blessed to have her for a friend and neighbor. She is one half of the team that cleans my house once a week, and a natural caregiver at heart.
Well, I watched Spider Man on the tube, by accident over the weekend. I did not know it was on, and probably would have avoided it, but was channel hopping and it was just coming on. I was caught up by the unbelievable special effects and the staring of the main character. He hardly changed expression and did not blink his eyes for long periods of time. Guess I am too old for fantasy films. But I watched it to the end.
After church yesterday, I dropped off a two week book I read in a day and a half, then drove on to the park, and saw a very wet turtle drying out on the weir, A group of people were gathered around the brown gopher tortoise across from the educational building, and two egrets were standing in the canal gathering lunch. It was a beautiful day and God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
What do I do when I feel overwhelmed?
Leviticus 26:8
Five of you will chase a hundred, and a hundred of you will chase ten thousand!
All your enemies will fall beneath the blows of your weapons.
Joshua 21:23:10
Each one of you will put to flight a thousand of the enemy, for the Lord your God
fights for you, just as he has promised.
Be encouraged that the power of God is for us, regardless of the number of enemies
against us. God used David to overcome Goliath, Gideon's three hundred soldiers
to defeat the armies of Midian, and one hundred and twenty disciples to establish
the church in Acts. He joys when working through our weaknesses and limitations.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My yard guys have already come and gone after mowing, edging and blowing. I had previously asked the head man to bring my dumpster up, because the garbage man always come around about 7, and since it is difficult for me to drag it back up beside the side garage door, I thought it would not be too much trouble for them. Last week, they forgot, and my friend, and neighbor brought it up herself. So, today the guys brought it up in front of the garage, instead of all the way back. So, once again, Cheryl took it back to where it belongs. I am blessed to have her for a friend and neighbor. She is one half of the team that cleans my house once a week, and a natural caregiver at heart.
Well, I watched Spider Man on the tube, by accident over the weekend. I did not know it was on, and probably would have avoided it, but was channel hopping and it was just coming on. I was caught up by the unbelievable special effects and the staring of the main character. He hardly changed expression and did not blink his eyes for long periods of time. Guess I am too old for fantasy films. But I watched it to the end.
After church yesterday, I dropped off a two week book I read in a day and a half, then drove on to the park, and saw a very wet turtle drying out on the weir, A group of people were gathered around the brown gopher tortoise across from the educational building, and two egrets were standing in the canal gathering lunch. It was a beautiful day and God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
What do I do when I feel overwhelmed?
Leviticus 26:8
Five of you will chase a hundred, and a hundred of you will chase ten thousand!
All your enemies will fall beneath the blows of your weapons.
Joshua 21:23:10
Each one of you will put to flight a thousand of the enemy, for the Lord your God
fights for you, just as he has promised.
Be encouraged that the power of God is for us, regardless of the number of enemies
against us. God used David to overcome Goliath, Gideon's three hundred soldiers
to defeat the armies of Midian, and one hundred and twenty disciples to establish
the church in Acts. He joys when working through our weaknesses and limitations.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, May 16, 2014
Ecclesiastes
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! Cool temps down to 68 this morning! Whoo Hoo! Never thought I would see this in the middle of May! Lots of sunshine and very cool breezes...cool for me, that is. I know some people really like the coolness, but I get chilled easily and like the warmth.
After the nice hard rain shower yesterday, the sun came out, so I went to pick up the book I had ordered from the library, along with other books, and then visited the park, to find it almost deserted. The ibis and squirrels were busy looking for food, but not many visitors were there.
On my way back, I stopped in at Audibel to buy some more batteries for my aids. They last just a week. I can almost tell when the deep voice will say in my ear, "Battery". First it was Thurs. to Thurs, now it is Sat. to Sat. Can't explain why it changed. Sigh.
Well, I am ignoring the plaintive call of my ironing, because I have a book waiting, the birds are singing their little throats out this morning, so loudly I can hear them inside the house, and it is just too nice to spend the time ironing. Besides, I haven't run out of clothes yet! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 3:9-15
What do people really get for all their hard work? I have
thought about this in connection with the various kinds of
work God has given people to do .
God has made everything beautiful for its own time.
He has Planted eternity in the human heart, but even so,
people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from
beginning to end. So I concluded that there is nothing
better for people to be happy and to enjoy themselves
as long as they can. And people should eat and drink
and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.
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 even back in its turn.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
After the nice hard rain shower yesterday, the sun came out, so I went to pick up the book I had ordered from the library, along with other books, and then visited the park, to find it almost deserted. The ibis and squirrels were busy looking for food, but not many visitors were there.
On my way back, I stopped in at Audibel to buy some more batteries for my aids. They last just a week. I can almost tell when the deep voice will say in my ear, "Battery". First it was Thurs. to Thurs, now it is Sat. to Sat. Can't explain why it changed. Sigh.
Well, I am ignoring the plaintive call of my ironing, because I have a book waiting, the birds are singing their little throats out this morning, so loudly I can hear them inside the house, and it is just too nice to spend the time ironing. Besides, I haven't run out of clothes yet! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 3:9-15
What do people really get for all their hard work? I have
thought about this in connection with the various kinds of
work God has given people to do .
God has made everything beautiful for its own time.
He has Planted eternity in the human heart, but even so,
people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from
beginning to end. So I concluded that there is nothing
better for people to be happy and to enjoy themselves
as long as they can. And people should eat and drink
and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.
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 even back in its turn.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Cruisin' thru Colossians
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 took the day off yesterday, because of an early appointment at the Pierce Clinic, and today I have a late start because of a restless night. I did not sleep well, Maybe the full moon has something to do with it, but now, I am up and moving and ready to get a few things done while the sun is shining and before the rain comes.
My cleaning ladies were here and wanted to know what I had done that caused me to wear a collar around my neck. I told them about the adjustment at the clinic, and that I had to wear it for 3-4 hours. I could hardly wait to get it off because it was so stiff and uncomfortable! I had an intern, Kevin, before Dr. Pierce came in and he complimented me on my name and knew it was a flower. That is fairly unusual for someone to know that. Anyway, hopefully, the adjustment will do some good.
We got some rain yesterday late, and today the wind is blowing and lots of clouds are around. There was water dripping off the roof this morning, so it might have rained a little last night.I took a drive over to the Park after I left the clinic. All was quiet and peaceful, except for a class of kids having a good time learning a lot about nature and animals. I saw one lone ibis in the canal where the water is very low and a turtle sunning on the bank of the weir, but very few people were there. But, as always, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 3:12-17
Since God chose you to be the holy people
whom he loves, you must clothe yourselves
with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility,
gentleness, and patience. You must make allowance
for each other's faults and forgive the person who
offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you,
so you must forgive others. And the most important
piece of clothing you must wear is love. Love is
what binds us all together in perfect harmony.
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in
your hearts. For as members of one body you are
called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live
in your hearts and make you wise. Use his words
to teach and counsel each other. Sing psalms
and hymns and spiritual songs to God with
thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, let
it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, all
the while giving thanks through him to God the Father.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My cleaning ladies were here and wanted to know what I had done that caused me to wear a collar around my neck. I told them about the adjustment at the clinic, and that I had to wear it for 3-4 hours. I could hardly wait to get it off because it was so stiff and uncomfortable! I had an intern, Kevin, before Dr. Pierce came in and he complimented me on my name and knew it was a flower. That is fairly unusual for someone to know that. Anyway, hopefully, the adjustment will do some good.
We got some rain yesterday late, and today the wind is blowing and lots of clouds are around. There was water dripping off the roof this morning, so it might have rained a little last night.I took a drive over to the Park after I left the clinic. All was quiet and peaceful, except for a class of kids having a good time learning a lot about nature and animals. I saw one lone ibis in the canal where the water is very low and a turtle sunning on the bank of the weir, but very few people were there. But, as always, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 3:12-17
Since God chose you to be the holy people
whom he loves, you must clothe yourselves
with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility,
gentleness, and patience. You must make allowance
for each other's faults and forgive the person who
offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you,
so you must forgive others. And the most important
piece of clothing you must wear is love. Love is
what binds us all together in perfect harmony.
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in
your hearts. For as members of one body you are
called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live
in your hearts and make you wise. Use his words
to teach and counsel each other. Sing psalms
and hymns and spiritual songs to God with
thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, let
it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, all
the while giving thanks through him to God the Father.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalm 119
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, a few clouds and breezes , plus a lot of humidity and heat make up the weather today, just like yesterday. Looks like the A/C is on for the duration.
I went to Pierce Clinic yesterday to see if he could do anything for my sore tendon from the Achilles heel. He seemed shocked that I was so out of adjustment since my last visit, and did not treat me, but had x-rays taken of my neck, so we start all over again. I told him what had been going on in my life...acute bronchitis, bad side effects from meds, etc, so he said I should have come in at the beginning, Since I am new to chiropractic, I am still a little skeptical about the healing powers they have, but I am open minded enough to try. I just want the pain relieved in the heel and ankle!
Since Brian got back from TN yesterday morning, he took me out to a Mother's Day dinner last night. We enjoyed a huge meal at Cheddar's, more than half of which I brought home. I had tilapia with mango salsa and shrimp on top. Delicious! I will enjoy that again!
I drove to the Park after I left the Clinic and saw the roseate spoonbill once again.What beauty!
Well, I had better get my sheets out of the dryer and make the bed. Time to get to work! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 119:1-8
Happy are the people of integrity,
who follow the law of the Lord.
Happy are those who obey his decrees
and search for him with all their hearts.
They do not compromise with evil,
and they walk only in his paths.
You have charged us
to keep your commandments carefully.
Oh, that my actions would consistently
reflect your principles!
Then I will not be disgraced
when I compare my life with your commands.
When I learn your righteous laws
I will thank you by living as I should.
I will obey your principles.
Please don't give up on me!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I went to Pierce Clinic yesterday to see if he could do anything for my sore tendon from the Achilles heel. He seemed shocked that I was so out of adjustment since my last visit, and did not treat me, but had x-rays taken of my neck, so we start all over again. I told him what had been going on in my life...acute bronchitis, bad side effects from meds, etc, so he said I should have come in at the beginning, Since I am new to chiropractic, I am still a little skeptical about the healing powers they have, but I am open minded enough to try. I just want the pain relieved in the heel and ankle!
Since Brian got back from TN yesterday morning, he took me out to a Mother's Day dinner last night. We enjoyed a huge meal at Cheddar's, more than half of which I brought home. I had tilapia with mango salsa and shrimp on top. Delicious! I will enjoy that again!
I drove to the Park after I left the Clinic and saw the roseate spoonbill once again.What beauty!
Well, I had better get my sheets out of the dryer and make the bed. Time to get to work! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 119:1-8
Happy are the people of integrity,
who follow the law of the Lord.
Happy are those who obey his decrees
and search for him with all their hearts.
They do not compromise with evil,
and they walk only in his paths.
You have charged us
to keep your commandments carefully.
Oh, that my actions would consistently
reflect your principles!
Then I will not be disgraced
when I compare my life with your commands.
When I learn your righteous laws
I will thank you by living as I should.
I will obey your principles.
Please don't give up on me!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, May 12, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalm 37
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! A very warm and humid day is happening already, with some clouds and sun, so summer is here!
A shower was predicted for yesterday, but it was a good Mother's Day. even though a bit warm. I received a lovely flower arrangement, cards from both sons and, since Brian was in TN with Daryl, he will take me out to dinner tonight, Lord willing!
It was so good to see Pastor Tim Musselwhite and Jill at church yesterday! He was a former associate pastor and interim at church back in the seventies, I believe, or maybe eighties. But, anyway, I liked him and was sorry to see him called away. They are now in CO. quite a change in climate from Florida.
As I was walking out of church, I happened to be behind two other ladies with canes, and I remarked it was the cane parade. One of the ladies said she did not want anyone to have to pick her up. The other friend is 93, and she needs some help walking, also. But we have a 103 yr. old who is spry and needs no help walking! We each age in our own ways...
On my way to church, I drove by Lynch Lake and saw a roseate spoonbill in all its pinkness, and saw one at the park over the weekend! I love the shade of pink their feathers are! 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
A shower was predicted for yesterday, but it was a good Mother's Day. even though a bit warm. I received a lovely flower arrangement, cards from both sons and, since Brian was in TN with Daryl, he will take me out to dinner tonight, Lord willing!
It was so good to see Pastor Tim Musselwhite and Jill at church yesterday! He was a former associate pastor and interim at church back in the seventies, I believe, or maybe eighties. But, anyway, I liked him and was sorry to see him called away. They are now in CO. quite a change in climate from Florida.
As I was walking out of church, I happened to be behind two other ladies with canes, and I remarked it was the cane parade. One of the ladies said she did not want anyone to have to pick her up. The other friend is 93, and she needs some help walking, also. But we have a 103 yr. old who is spry and needs no help walking! We each age in our own ways...
On my way to church, I drove by Lynch Lake and saw a roseate spoonbill in all its pinkness, and saw one at the park over the weekend! I love the shade of pink their feathers are! 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
Friday, May 9, 2014
Discernment
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, breezes and temperatures climbing...a day just like yesterday. I can almost see the grass grow!
Brian arrived safely in Knoxville about 8:30 and Daryl was there to meet him. I am hoping my three guys will have a great time hanging out together this weekend!
Newsflash! I just got delivery of some beautiful flowers in a Thomas Kinkade vase! And they smell like flowers!! My guys always have beautiful bouquets sent from Hayes Florist. Brian was apologetic that he would not be here for Mother's Day, but will take me to dinner Monday evening when he comes back from TN. Love my family!
Yesterday, I returned some books to the library, and then drove on to the Park, There were only about 8 cars total there, so this must be a busy time of year for everyone. A dark, immature, ibis walked across the street right in front of me, and there were the usual squirrels dashing about. Otherwise, all was quiet. On the way there, I drove by Lynch Lake and saw a fat osprey perched on a wire overlooking the lake. A good vantage point for spying fish! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
James 1:5-9
If you need wisdom--if you want to know what God wants you
to do--ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your
asking. But when you ask him, be sure that you really expect him
to answer, for a doubtful mind is as unsettled as a wave of the sea
that is driven and tossed by the wind. People like that should not
expect him to receive anything from the Lord. They can't make up their
minds. They waver back and forth in everything they do.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Brian arrived safely in Knoxville about 8:30 and Daryl was there to meet him. I am hoping my three guys will have a great time hanging out together this weekend!
Newsflash! I just got delivery of some beautiful flowers in a Thomas Kinkade vase! And they smell like flowers!! My guys always have beautiful bouquets sent from Hayes Florist. Brian was apologetic that he would not be here for Mother's Day, but will take me to dinner Monday evening when he comes back from TN. Love my family!
Yesterday, I returned some books to the library, and then drove on to the Park, There were only about 8 cars total there, so this must be a busy time of year for everyone. A dark, immature, ibis walked across the street right in front of me, and there were the usual squirrels dashing about. Otherwise, all was quiet. On the way there, I drove by Lynch Lake and saw a fat osprey perched on a wire overlooking the lake. A good vantage point for spying fish! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
James 1:5-9
If you need wisdom--if you want to know what God wants you
to do--ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your
asking. But when you ask him, be sure that you really expect him
to answer, for a doubtful mind is as unsettled as a wave of the sea
that is driven and tossed by the wind. People like that should not
expect him to receive anything from the Lord. They can't make up their
minds. They waver back and forth in everything they do.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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