What's God Saying

My little four-year old grand-daughter, Breanna (Bree), and I often sit outside on the front porch swing.  We love to listen to the birds sing, watch the squirrels play, and feel the wind on our faces.  I've kinda' started our own little thing where I've told her that when the wind blows that's God talking to us. 

So the other day, we're just sitting there swinging and talking, and the wind starts to blow.  She turns to me and asks, "What's God saying"?

I told her that He was telling her how much He loves her.

You know I wonder just how many times that God's talking to us, and we don't hear Him.  Is it because we're just not listening?  Have we blocked Him out?  Or are we just too busy to listen to what He has to say? 

I know, myself, that I get too caught up in worry.  Yes, I know.  You're not suppose to worry, but for some of us that's easier said than done.  I'm pretty hard-headed when it comes to worry.  I try to give it to God, but I'm so bad about picking it back up.  So I have to give it to Him over and over again.  *smile*

But the next time you feel the wind blowing, remember - maybe, just maybe - that's God talking to you.  So be sure to listen!

Don't You Just Love Lavender?

So, I'm just sitting here, trying to relax.  Taking in the lavender smells filling the air. 

Don't you find this scent so relaxing and almost heavenly?  I don't know why I waited so long to bring this lovely fragrance into my home.  Now I can't wait to run out and buy some lavender plants, some potpourri, scented oils, and whatever else I can get my hands on that has this beautiful aroma!  It's just so simple and clean-smelling.  Just inhaling it really does bring a sense of calm to you. 

With that said, I think I'll bid everyone sweet dreams and good night!

Happy 4th of July

I received this from someone on Facebook, and I thought it was just beautiful so I wanted to share it with you.

The American flag does not fly because the wind moves past it.

The American flag flies from the last breath of the soldiers who have died protecting it.

American soldiers don't fight because they hate what's in front of them;

They fight because they love what's behind them.


May God bless our soldiers!  May God bless America!