I Love...

I love the sunshine.

I love walks around the lake.

I love Scotty.

I love listening to the loons.

I love today. Period. 

The end. :)

XOXO

Hope

"Bless the beasts and the children.  For in this world they have no voice.

They have no choice.

Bless the beasts and the children for the world can never be the world they see.

 Light their way when darkness surrounds them, give them love.

 Let it shine all around them.

  

Bless the beasts and the children.

Give them shelter from the storm.

Keep them safe.

Keep them warm.

 

Light their way when darkness surrounds them.

Give them love.

Let it shine all around them."

~Carpenters~

I hope your New Year is filled with hope and love.

XOXO

Blessed In The Mess

After Christmas came the downpour.

Below Stockton Dam

And one afternoon,
the phones were put away...
the rain-coat & rubber-boots were pulled out.
the truck was warmed...
and we headed out to explore.

Simone (Gary's grand-daughter) wanted to join us on the adventure.

Simone is 5... and,
she is wise beyond her years.

M Hwy.

We had some good chats.
At one point she tilted her head toward me smiling, and asked... " Did you know...
that when you wave at someone,
and they wave back...
that is a bucket-filler ?"

Wow ! Thank you ! 

Owens Mill

Those words have blessed me all week !

We all hear words we want to hold onto,
phrases that we don't want to forget
because they made us feel good.

And that day....Simone's simple words
were refreshment for my soul.

Caplinger Mill

I think we underestimate the power of our words, and the little gestures we make...

and the impact they can have.

At that moment it was like a little God nudge to be more aware of our potential to effect others!
We always have the ability to make someones day... to be a "bucket-filler".
 Sometimes we make things more difficult than it has to be.
We think we need to do more...be more...give more....to make a difference.
Maybe all we need to do is wave.
Thank you Simone for being a shining star and for blessing me with your words.
It truly is the little things that mean the most.
We love you ! 

XOXO

A Merry Christmas

The holidays have been filled with so much good stuff
all smooched together.

Price

Brandon

Years of trying to learn on my own....Santa sent me some help :)

Bun

Vivi and Crystal

Zach & Price

Farm chores

I am grateful.
I believe that God has smiled on me big time.

As I say so long to 2015 and welcome to 2016...
 I want to whisper a little prayer...short and sweet.
" Thank You " !

I hope you all enter the New Year with big dreams, 

fresh starts, and the belief that anything is possible.

Believe in love.  Love is the greatest gift.

Savor the little things along the way,

they are what make life meaningful.

See the beauty, honor your passions.

Give thanks, and get excited. 
Be well !!
Happy New Year ,with love !!

XOXO