Tears ...

I am shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of my friend. We were praying and hoping that she would recover and return home. My comfort tonight  ... remembering legacy and her love for the LORD Jesus.

Tears ... 

"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love."
Washington Irving.

Declare

"Declare his glory among the nations, his wondrous works among all the peoples."

Psalm 96:3 

Surprise ...

"Each day holds a surprise. But only is we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let's not be afraid to receive each day's surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy it will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared humanity."
Henri Nouwen

Friendship Friday

"I cannot image where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun."
Chuck R. Swindoll

I am grateful to call "M" my friend.
She is witty, engaging, and just plain fun.
She is also a  devoted mother, grandmother, and a great- grandmother.
She is holding this week's pet of the week, Stella.
Stella is a Calivier King Charles Spaniel.
This breed is classified as a toy dog by the
American Kennel Club.
Stella is a simply adorable. 

Happy 4th of July

"May we think of freedom

not as the right to 

do as we please,

but as the opportunity  to do

what is right."

Peter Marshall 

Tasty Tuesday ... cupcake

"Cupcakes are utilitarian. 

No pesky plates and forks to wash afterwards.  

Fewer dishes, more efficiency."

Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero 

Cupcakes A to Z, Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, 2006

Monday Musings ... sailing

"What if others suffer shipwreck,
yet none that sail with Jesus
have ever been stranded yet." 
Charles Spurgeon 

I spotted this remote sailboat at a local park.