Spring Trip

Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm

I just got back from a lovely trip to the Willamette Valley in Oregon.  My dad and his wife live very close to a tulip farm that opens to the public for the season.  The above photo is just one of several.

The highlight of my enjoying God's creation was on Saturday morning.  All week had been rainy and cloudy; however, Saturday morning was clear.

Mt. Hood at sunrise

I was able to capture Mount Hood in the back left of the picture.  What a sight from the loveseat in their living room!

My week was a blessing.  I always enjoy my visits with Dad, Jeanine and Lori was able to come up from California.

Evidence of Spring

Everywhere I look, there is evidence of Spring.  New growth, yard cleanup, street washing...All this evidence points back to the Lord God!  Praises to the Creator of heaven and earth - Hallelujah.

Lent

This Wednesday begins the forty days of Lent ~ our preparation for the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.  My goal is to focus intentionally on my Lord moment by moment each day.  So often He gets pushed aside in the daily grind of life.  He is my redeemer.  All glory belongs to the Lord!

How are you living through Lent this year?

Tax Time

I just finished my 2015 tax return.  In this day and age, completing a tax return is as simple as logging onto the internet :-)

I hope all of you are able to get your returns completed with as little drama as possible.  I know that it can be a pain if there are multiple W-2s and children involved.  Chin-up, it will soon be over.

Blessings!

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone!

2015 seemed to fly by -- why is it that time seems to move more quickly the older we get?

I pray for continued growth and maturity in my faith and walk with the Lord during this new year.

I will turn 49 this year.  I am blessed to know this is just a number and a very small one at that considering life includes eternity with my Heavenly Father.

I'm excited to see what 2016 brings!

Jesus is King

Merry Christmas, everyone!  May the Lord bless you and yours throughout the years.

My daughter is turning 25 on Sunday.  Thinking of my baby girl turning a quarter of a century old makes me realize my age as well – lol!  She is such a blessing to me and has married a wonderful man.  I am honored to have them in my life.  I thank the Lord each day for them both.

I just finished the first half of a great class taught by our Teaching Pastor.  The knowledge he has shared has been amazing and will be beneficial in the future as I make this Christian journey of life.