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 did not hear it, but there must have been a pretty good rain last night, because the porch was wet this morning. It looks like the water will be a long time draining out of the gutters by the street, because they still have not dried up from last week's rain.
I am hoping I hear something from the shop today; hopefully, that my van is ready. They told me two days, but I don't know if that included Monday or not. My van is old and needs work, but it is comfortable to me, and I am used to the way it operates. The spiffy looking Town and Country is too big for me to feel comfortable, as I said yesterday. Simple things for simple folks! That's me!
My Bird of Paradise has several blooms on it now, and the crepe Myrtle is winding down for the fall. The pink blooms are almost gone, but my, how it has grown this summer, since being trimmed all the way back last fall!
I forgot to mention that Sunday, on the way to church, I drove by Lynch Lake Park, and saw a large flock of ibis gathered on one side of the lake and right in the middle, was a roseate spoonbill! The pink was outstanding ! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 112:1
Happy are those who fear the Lord.
Yes, happy are those who delight in doing
what he recommends.
Their children will be successful everywhere;
and entire generation of godly people will
be blessed.
They themselves will be wealthy,
and their good deeds will never be forgotten.
When darkness overtakes the godly light
will come bursting in.
They are generous, compassionate and righteous.
All goes well for those who are generous,
who lend freely and conduct their business fairly.
Such people will not be overcome by evil
circumstances...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Love fulfills...
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 did not get any rain yesterday, even though threatening clouds were hanging right over us about supper time last night. This morning we have sun and lots of puffy, white clouds, but thunderstorms are predicted again. More moisture is coming our way because of that disturbance in the Atlantic.
Well, Yesterday at this time I had already been to the Collision Center at Maher to drop off my van so the front bumper could be fixed, and I now have a large, black, shiny Town and Country parked in the garage. It is a 2017 model, so it has the backup camera which comes on automatically when the car is in reverse.
Whoo, hoo! I am not comfortable driving it because it steers easily, stops with little pressure on the brakes and is easy to speed because of the sensitive accelerator..all the things I have to use muscle on on my old van. It is also higher than my Honda, so I have to lift the walker up more to slide it in. If I were to buy a new van or Suv, it would not be this one, because it is too big for me.
That collision center is a busy place! They have about 6 crew chiefs ..mine was named Carlos, and they all take care of different damaged parts, I guess. The Enterprise rep had an office right there and took care of my needs very efficiently. I had my choice of cars, which surprised me. Apparently they had a lot available! I was told I would get a Kia, but surprise! I got the Town and Country instead. I don't intend to drive it much.
As I said before; I am a people watcher, so I enjoyed myself while in the waiting room, watching different people come in and go out, getting on with their busy days. Some of them spoke and some didn't, some drinking coffee, and having breakfast, and others tending to business on cell phones.
But everything was handled efficiently and I was on my way! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 13:8-10
Pay all your debts, except the debt of love
for others. Your can never finish paying that!
If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill all
the requirements of God's law. For the
commandment 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 wirh thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, Yesterday at this time I had already been to the Collision Center at Maher to drop off my van so the front bumper could be fixed, and I now have a large, black, shiny Town and Country parked in the garage. It is a 2017 model, so it has the backup camera which comes on automatically when the car is in reverse.
Whoo, hoo! I am not comfortable driving it because it steers easily, stops with little pressure on the brakes and is easy to speed because of the sensitive accelerator..all the things I have to use muscle on on my old van. It is also higher than my Honda, so I have to lift the walker up more to slide it in. If I were to buy a new van or Suv, it would not be this one, because it is too big for me.
That collision center is a busy place! They have about 6 crew chiefs ..mine was named Carlos, and they all take care of different damaged parts, I guess. The Enterprise rep had an office right there and took care of my needs very efficiently. I had my choice of cars, which surprised me. Apparently they had a lot available! I was told I would get a Kia, but surprise! I got the Town and Country instead. I don't intend to drive it much.
As I said before; I am a people watcher, so I enjoyed myself while in the waiting room, watching different people come in and go out, getting on with their busy days. Some of them spoke and some didn't, some drinking coffee, and having breakfast, and others tending to business on cell phones.
But everything was handled efficiently and I was on my way! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 13:8-10
Pay all your debts, except the debt of love
for others. Your can never finish paying that!
If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill all
the requirements of God's law. For the
commandment 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 wirh thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Paul's Final Thoughts
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 sun and it is just a tad cooler..not so you would notice it much, but after all the moist air from Hermine, the dryer air is really welcome! (Or should that be "drier"?
Well, another tree man stopped by yesterday. Supposedly he was going to be working in back of my property and wanted permission to come in the backyard if necessary to clean up, but I have no trees from the neighbor's hanging over my back fence, so that may have been just a line to get more business from me. I have a call in to the recommended tree man from my friend, Mari, but I'll have to call again, since I have not heard from him. yet.
My cleaning team was here yesterday and when I told them about the claims adjuster, they wanted to know why I did not call them over. I told them they were not home at the time. (Besides I did not want to share him :o) ) And then, last night at 9:30 my friend, Ray, came from a meeting at church and fastened up the plastic liner from the front bumper of the van, so I will be able to drive it today! I am so thankful for him!
I am still waiting for the yard crew to come. I think either they are backed up, or have problems with the equipment which has happened before. Hopefully, they will come soon
Well, Tim Tebow has been signed with the Mets to learn to play outfielder in the instructional league. Good for him and them! He deserves something positive in his life, since he is such an inspiration to others, and does so much with his Tebow Foundation! I wish him all the best!
God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:4-9
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it
again--rejoice! Let everyone see that you
are considerate in all you do. Remember
the Lord is coming soon.
Don't worry about anything, instead, pray about
everything. Tell God what you need, and thank
him for all he has done. If you do this, you will
experience God's peace, which is far more
wonderful than the human mind can understand.
His peace will guard your hearts and minds as
you trust in Christ Jesus...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, another tree man stopped by yesterday. Supposedly he was going to be working in back of my property and wanted permission to come in the backyard if necessary to clean up, but I have no trees from the neighbor's hanging over my back fence, so that may have been just a line to get more business from me. I have a call in to the recommended tree man from my friend, Mari, but I'll have to call again, since I have not heard from him. yet.
My cleaning team was here yesterday and when I told them about the claims adjuster, they wanted to know why I did not call them over. I told them they were not home at the time. (Besides I did not want to share him :o) ) And then, last night at 9:30 my friend, Ray, came from a meeting at church and fastened up the plastic liner from the front bumper of the van, so I will be able to drive it today! I am so thankful for him!
I am still waiting for the yard crew to come. I think either they are backed up, or have problems with the equipment which has happened before. Hopefully, they will come soon
Well, Tim Tebow has been signed with the Mets to learn to play outfielder in the instructional league. Good for him and them! He deserves something positive in his life, since he is such an inspiration to others, and does so much with his Tebow Foundation! I wish him all the best!
God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:4-9
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it
again--rejoice! Let everyone see that you
are considerate in all you do. Remember
the Lord is coming soon.
Don't worry about anything, instead, pray about
everything. Tell God what you need, and thank
him for all he has done. If you do this, you will
experience God's peace, which is far more
wonderful than the human mind can understand.
His peace will guard your hearts and minds as
you trust in Christ Jesus...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Wings as Eagles
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 air is about one degree cooler these days and darkness comes earlier in the evening, so fall is slowly creeping up on us. The sun is still very hot and probably will be for another month or so, but this is Florida!
I don't quite know how I will take the van out today, because the plastic liner in the bumper came loose yesterday and is touching the street. I am going to try to reach it with my grabber and see if it gives, otherwise, I will just wait for Ray to come by this evening and see if he can take care of it.
The Geico claims adjuster came by yesterday to assess the damage and, Oh, My!, he was a gorgeous young man! He did not think the damage was serious and snapped the bumper back in place, even though some of the bolts are still out. I have an appointment with Maher collision center for Monday, so I will have to drive it the rest of the week as is.
I had an appointment with my Chiropractor yesterday afternoon, and afterwards, drove to the Park just in time to see the tree guys working on the huge oak that blew over during the storm. It certainly did not take them long to get the huge limbs sawed through and cut up, leaving piles of sawdust! They certainly got a lot of mulch out of that once beautiful tree! They probably had a lot of work to do at the other County parks, too.
My yard is still messy, since my yard crew did not come yesterday, but I expect them today. they are probably trying to catch up since the storm kept them from working much for a week.
The yard is still very wet and they will most likely leave grooves from the heavy riding mower they use. Oh, well...
Yesterday when I opened the front door, a little, fat frog hopped across the mat to see if any bugs were leftover from the night light. Unfortunately, he leaves his calling cards all over the place, as do the lizards who gather under the light! But, God is still good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Isaiah 40:27-31
O Israel, how can you say the Lord does
not see your troubles?
Have you never heard or understood? Don't
you know that the Lord is the Everlasting God,
the Creator of all the earth? He never grows
faint or weary. No one can measure the depth
of his understanding. He gives power to those
who are tired and worn out;. he offers strength
to the weak. Even youths will become exhausted,
and young men will give up. But those who wait
on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly
high on wings like eagles. They will run and not
grow weary. they will walk and not faint.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs, Amaryllis
I don't quite know how I will take the van out today, because the plastic liner in the bumper came loose yesterday and is touching the street. I am going to try to reach it with my grabber and see if it gives, otherwise, I will just wait for Ray to come by this evening and see if he can take care of it.
The Geico claims adjuster came by yesterday to assess the damage and, Oh, My!, he was a gorgeous young man! He did not think the damage was serious and snapped the bumper back in place, even though some of the bolts are still out. I have an appointment with Maher collision center for Monday, so I will have to drive it the rest of the week as is.
I had an appointment with my Chiropractor yesterday afternoon, and afterwards, drove to the Park just in time to see the tree guys working on the huge oak that blew over during the storm. It certainly did not take them long to get the huge limbs sawed through and cut up, leaving piles of sawdust! They certainly got a lot of mulch out of that once beautiful tree! They probably had a lot of work to do at the other County parks, too.
My yard is still messy, since my yard crew did not come yesterday, but I expect them today. they are probably trying to catch up since the storm kept them from working much for a week.
The yard is still very wet and they will most likely leave grooves from the heavy riding mower they use. Oh, well...
Yesterday when I opened the front door, a little, fat frog hopped across the mat to see if any bugs were leftover from the night light. Unfortunately, he leaves his calling cards all over the place, as do the lizards who gather under the light! But, God is still good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Isaiah 40:27-31
O Israel, how can you say the Lord does
not see your troubles?
Have you never heard or understood? Don't
you know that the Lord is the Everlasting God,
the Creator of all the earth? He never grows
faint or weary. No one can measure the depth
of his understanding. He gives power to those
who are tired and worn out;. he offers strength
to the weak. Even youths will become exhausted,
and young men will give up. But those who wait
on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly
high on wings like eagles. They will run and not
grow weary. they will walk and not faint.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs, Amaryllis
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Psalm 150
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 hope you all had enjoyable Labor Day weekends and are ready to face whatever lies ahead the rest of the week. We had a small thunderstorm around supper time yesterday, but otherwise, it was a beautiful day with lots of sunshine to dry things out a bit.
I did not leave the house because I did a dumb thing and ran into my furnace housing in the garage and half ripped my front bumper off. Ray looked at it at church and I think he bent the corner so the bumper did not stick out.It is driveable , but he said the bumper could come off while I was driving and that scared me. I have made arrangements with Geico to have it fixed and get a rental car, but that will have to wait until after I have an appointment with my chiropractor this afternoon. Sigh.
But the good news is...my nephew will be moving out of rehab and into his own place to continue rehab for his leg at home.
And more good news, the second cousin from England who came over for vacation back in May, and his sweet wife, are expecting their first child! Adam is the one who uncovered all my unknown relatives on my father's side of the family! I now know of cousins all over the world! My father came from a large farm family...
I already had a tree man stop by this morning looking for work. He said he had trimmed my trees two years ago. I remember his card and his name, but don't remember that he did any work for me.
I told him I had another tree man to get an estimate from. which I do, and would let him know.
All these decisions! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 150
Praise God in his heavenly dwelling.
Praise him in his mighty heaven!
Praise him for his mighty works.
praise his unequaled greatness!
Praise him with a blast of the trumpet.
praise him with the lyre and harp!
Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;
Praise him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise him with a clash of cymbals;
praise him with loud clanging cymbals!
Let everything that lives sing praises to the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I did not leave the house because I did a dumb thing and ran into my furnace housing in the garage and half ripped my front bumper off. Ray looked at it at church and I think he bent the corner so the bumper did not stick out.It is driveable , but he said the bumper could come off while I was driving and that scared me. I have made arrangements with Geico to have it fixed and get a rental car, but that will have to wait until after I have an appointment with my chiropractor this afternoon. Sigh.
But the good news is...my nephew will be moving out of rehab and into his own place to continue rehab for his leg at home.
And more good news, the second cousin from England who came over for vacation back in May, and his sweet wife, are expecting their first child! Adam is the one who uncovered all my unknown relatives on my father's side of the family! I now know of cousins all over the world! My father came from a large farm family...
I already had a tree man stop by this morning looking for work. He said he had trimmed my trees two years ago. I remember his card and his name, but don't remember that he did any work for me.
I told him I had another tree man to get an estimate from. which I do, and would let him know.
All these decisions! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 150
Praise God in his heavenly dwelling.
Praise him in his mighty heaven!
Praise him for his mighty works.
praise his unequaled greatness!
Praise him with a blast of the trumpet.
praise him with the lyre and harp!
Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;
Praise him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise him with a clash of cymbals;
praise him with loud clanging cymbals!
Let everything that lives sing praises to the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, September 2, 2016
Thoughts
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! Well, I know it is hard to rejoice when you are flooded in or have large trees fall on your house, but God is in control!
I am really tired of this rain and wind but thankful that I am snug inside and that my untrimmed trees stayed strong,and only small twigs and branches are littering the front yard. Across the street in Cheryl's yard a large branch from a maple tree, I think, is draped over her fence and another large one is in her front yard. She has a pool in the back and it is probably full of leaves and trash.
We still have a band of the hurricane hanging over us, and more rain and wind is expected today. Schools are still closed, but I think most businesses are still open.
I have the protection of a huge, tall hedge on the north side of my house. It belongs to my neighbors and keeps any grass from growing because of the shade, and of course, my handyman has to trim it periodically, but in times like these, it makes a good wind brake.
We have no flooding in this neighborhood, and, as far as I know everyone around here is okay, so that is a good thing. Plus the power is on! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 34:8-10
Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who trust in him!
Let the Lord's people show him reverence,
for those who honor him will have all
they need.
Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry.
But those who trust in the Lord will never
lack any good thing.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I am really tired of this rain and wind but thankful that I am snug inside and that my untrimmed trees stayed strong,and only small twigs and branches are littering the front yard. Across the street in Cheryl's yard a large branch from a maple tree, I think, is draped over her fence and another large one is in her front yard. She has a pool in the back and it is probably full of leaves and trash.
We still have a band of the hurricane hanging over us, and more rain and wind is expected today. Schools are still closed, but I think most businesses are still open.
I have the protection of a huge, tall hedge on the north side of my house. It belongs to my neighbors and keeps any grass from growing because of the shade, and of course, my handyman has to trim it periodically, but in times like these, it makes a good wind brake.
We have no flooding in this neighborhood, and, as far as I know everyone around here is okay, so that is a good thing. Plus the power is on! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 34:8-10
Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who trust in him!
Let the Lord's people show him reverence,
for those who honor him will have all
they need.
Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry.
But those who trust in the Lord will never
lack any good thing.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, September 1, 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! The wind is picking up, but so far, we have no rain this morning, although it is predicted to start this afternoon. There was so much rain yesterday that the water treatment plants are are maximum capacity. so everyone is urged to conserve water, no dishwashers no laundry, shower with a friend...wait! Just kidding about the shower!
I was watching Kelly Ripa with Josh Groban as her co-host this morning, so I am late with this blog. I really like Josh Groban and he is very funny when he is not singing. So, I took time to just enjoy the banter.
My cleaning ladies came in the rain yesterday and got rained on coming in the door with all their equipment. They did not seem to mind, and wanted to know the progress of the storm, so I turned on the TV for them. They did their usual good job and then loaded up their SUV in the rain and took off.
Well, I see from my window that the wind is picking up. I need to get my oaks trimmed, because a couple limbs are hanging down pretty far. I am not sure who to call, so I guess I will ask around for someone who is good and reliable. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 34:1-7
I will praise the Lord at all times.
I will constantly speak his praises.
I will boast only in the Lord,
Let all who are discouraged take heart.
Come, let us tell of the Lord's greatness;
Let us exalt his name together.
I prayed to the Lord and he answered me,
freeing me from all my fears.
Those who look to him for help will be
radiant with joy;
no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
I cried out to the Lord in my suffering and
he heard me.
He set me free from all my fears.
For the angel of the Lord guards all who fear him.
and He rescues them.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I was watching Kelly Ripa with Josh Groban as her co-host this morning, so I am late with this blog. I really like Josh Groban and he is very funny when he is not singing. So, I took time to just enjoy the banter.
My cleaning ladies came in the rain yesterday and got rained on coming in the door with all their equipment. They did not seem to mind, and wanted to know the progress of the storm, so I turned on the TV for them. They did their usual good job and then loaded up their SUV in the rain and took off.
Well, I see from my window that the wind is picking up. I need to get my oaks trimmed, because a couple limbs are hanging down pretty far. I am not sure who to call, so I guess I will ask around for someone who is good and reliable. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 34:1-7
I will praise the Lord at all times.
I will constantly speak his praises.
I will boast only in the Lord,
Let all who are discouraged take heart.
Come, let us tell of the Lord's greatness;
Let us exalt his name together.
I prayed to the Lord and he answered me,
freeing me from all my fears.
Those who look to him for help will be
radiant with joy;
no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
I cried out to the Lord in my suffering and
he heard me.
He set me free from all my fears.
For the angel of the Lord guards all who fear him.
and He rescues them.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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