The day after...Thanksgiving

I had a very blessed Thanksgiving...I spent it with Mr. Muffin, my pup, at the lake. More importantly, I spent it with God - our creator and it was breathtaking. Here's some of the peace, and calm that was in our day...
The morning was gloomy and hazy - which is something I've always enjoyed.

 Golden grasses and grey skies call to me!

 What a fabulous paint box He has...a swipe of gold here, some haze there, and a bit of ochre in front...why not, and a blob in the middle of it all with trees in various stages of dress?

 Can rocks be pretty? I thought their reflections were. The little sticks sticking up have a bit of ice on them. Yet, it wasn't that cold. Mirror shine indicates there wasn't a wisp of wind either.

 SWANS??? Yes! There were quite a few floatillas...they honk similar to a goose.

 Abstract, reflecting, fall, bending to winters call!

 Ice bumps? Look at the way they hug the trees...complete with air bubbles. Amazing. I was so enthralled with these that I totally missed the eagles! Yes...just about....

But God is so faithful...here they are, three in a tree. I finally noticed them, but was so focused on the ice and the swans, I failed to notice majesty...in triplicate - the Trinity perhaps? They were watching my glee with everything that was glittery and shiny. Which will be gone by next summer. I believe there is a parable about being careful of what we store up...my lesson here was to pay attention!!!

 So simple - abstract - grasses covered with a sliver of ice. Sometimes less is more!

Ice jaws? Shiny, bubbly...yet it could be the buttonhole stitch if you view it with different eyes...
Lesson here...things aren't always as they appear to be.

As we were leaving to come home and enjoy our Thanksgiving feast, Mr. Muffin and I were given so much out here...fresh air, exercise, romping in a playground full of fascinating critters, His shiny, beautiful abstract art complete with a spectacular paint pallet - all things to be so thankful for.

Not to mention our meal was perfectly cooked by the time we got home and was delicious - something else to be thankful for...food on our tables. Not near enough space to list all of our blessings...care to share yours???

Things to be thankful for ... Day 9

We're counting down until Thanksgiving the things we're thankful for. On this day 9, I'm so thankful to the Lord for his blessing of my little cozy nest and all who live there. So may lessons - some hard, others scary, and some absolutely, truly enjoyable...happened at the nest.
I'm also thankful for family and friends who have helped to make the nest what it is today...truly remarkable people that are remembered every time I look around! Thank you and blessings to you!

Season of Prayer is now available!

The plants are putting on their fall coats and the insect world is preparing for the onslaught of winter by eating nectar provided to them by their Creator. It will give them the energy they need for the long voyage they have ahead of them. Did you know butterflies travel from the northern USA all the way to the very southern part of the USA? They're not hibernators. They are wonderful to watch flit from flower to flower. 

Do you ever have the feeling that you're flitting from one thing to the next? Maybe you're not but someone you know is? That's where Psalm 32:8 is helpful..."I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you."

There are times when we too need a bit of energy for our voyage - that's what On a Wing and a Prayer is all about. If our God and Savior will watch over the migration of the earth’s butterflies...will HE not watch over us who are so valuable to Him? Have faith I remind you, your loved ones, and myself as well...for we are LOVED greatly and He is watching!

 This rustic elegant pillow panel will fit on the Seasons of Faith Pillow Pattern sold separately at: fearnotpatternco.com. 

Thanksgiving isn't too far away, and this would make a wonderful gift or display.