First Post

First post. I've thought about having my own blog for some time. I read other people's sometimes. Not sure if mine will be read much but that's okay. It's therapeutic for me and I love and miss writing. I've got a couple of reasons for beginning a blog.

One reason is to CONNECT - with family and friends, and SHARE - my heart and my life. Maybe it's because I'm getting older, who knows? And maybe it's because I and hubby S live 2 hours away from our 5 grown children, 4 grandchildren, parents, siblings, with other siblings and relatives living in other states. I'd like to share some glimpses, in writings and snapshots, of this view we are blessed with from the cabin out over the bay, of those quickly fleeting nature moments (peaceful, funny, wondrous) that take your breath away and are God's reminders of His amazing Creation and Presence in our lives.

The quietness of this picturesque and peaceful location is so important to me because it's in this setting when I'm admiring the changing colors and patterns of the sky and the water, the intricacies of the dragonfly that comes to sit on my arm, hearing the wind come through the treetops or the loud pecking of the pileated woodpecker looking for insects, that I can really listen when He speaks to me, without the distractions of the 'big city' noises - sirens, traffic, etc. The verses of Psalms that were memorized as a child come back to me, or the words or melody of a certain song will pop up and then I get to give them back as Praise to the One that deserves the utmost Honor and Glory.

I only have to look out the window to realize who's in charge and it isn't me, Praise God! I am here, in this place, in this time, for a reason. I know not what tomorrow will bring but I know He'll guide my steps then, too. The blessings in my life are so many and outweigh the challenges along the way, which only make me stronger as I learn what He wants me to know and rest in Him, who is greater than me.

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

Okay, I've shared my heart and why I love it here - at the cabin. I think that's enough for today. I've got a pizza to make for supper. I love homemade pizza! It's so easy (as granddaughter K can tell you - she helped me make one last time they were up) and pretty yummy!! I'll share the recipe later.

Family Tidbit: Yesterday was my daughter, L's 35th BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday, dear daughter! She and hubby M have a daughter, E - 5, and son, T - 18 months. Grandchildren are yellow rays of sunshine to me - bright smiles and energy filled!


More to come about family in other posts....