a wee spring poem for all of ye dearies~

A Prayer in Spring

Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers to-day;
And give us not to think so far away
As the uncertain harvest; keep us here
All simply in the springing of the year.

Oh, give us pleasure in the orchard white,
Like nothing else by day, like ghosts by night;
And make us happy in the happy bees,
The swarm dilating round the perfect trees.

 

And make us happy in the darting bird
That suddenly above the bees is heard,
The meteor that thrusts in with needle bill,
And off a blossom in mid air stands still.

For this is love and nothing else is love,
The which it is reserved for God above
To sanctify to what far ends He will,
But which it only needs that we fulfil.

~Robert Frost

 

Have you noticed the smell of spring in the air, teasing us with it's freshness?  Do you see any tiny buds peeking their sweet little heads out, just waiting for the perfect time to blossom into their full splendor!

The promises of spring remind me of exciting things to come, sunshiny days, laughter, love, and many beautiful things.

What loverly things might you see around the corner??  ;)

~Stephanie~

~verse of the day~



Oh how I wish delighting myself in the Lord is something I do all the time.  But is it not.  How many times a day do I feel tired, stressed, and that I have just about had it with life!  A complaining spirit plagues me daily.  Why do I get so down all the time?  What really is that bad in my life that causes me to feel depressed?  When I really reflect on my life...there really is nothing!  Little things.  

But I have a warm house.  A Daddy that provides for our family, plenty of food for our bellies. 

A family who loves me.  A job that I love.  Friends that I cherish.  I have so many things to be grateful for! 

I think about all the children who don't have a family.  Those who don't have a Daddy who loves them.  Waiting for the next meal to warm their bellies.  It saddens me to think all those beautiful little faces, who are without love.  I have MUCH to be thankful for. 

The Lord has blessed me in everything!

So I thank You my Jesus.  Today I delight myself in You.  I am filled with joy. 

I pray for all those little children that need love and Jesus.  I pray that they may feel the absolute fulfilling joy that our Savior blesses us with.

 

Have a blessed day, and delight in His presence.  Your heart is in His hands.  :)

~Stephanie~

~florida moon~

Here are a few pictures of the moon rising over the ocean.  It was so pretty out when I took these. 

Quiet and still, except for the crash of ocean waves. 

Growling and singing in their deep, crisp voices. 

Peaceful.  Midnight beauty.  Sky's wraping around me like rich velvet, soft and warm. Wispy gray clouds on the horizon.

 

Millions of stars smiling down at me, laughing with me, letting me in on their little secrets.

How I love to look up at them.  They are the twinkle in my Lords eye.  The sparkle of promises, and hope.

I feel the nearness of God, when I stand there alone with Him.  Joy spreads through me like fire in the hearth.

Little beacons of grace.  Little glowing fairies, dancing and twinkling in their mirth.

Warm salty air kisses my cheek.  Blowing soft tresses of hair, tickling my face.

Oh, how I love you dear ocean.  A gift from my lovely Jesus.  Who blesses me with this beauty that He has created.

Stephanie

~*Fun in the sun*~

My family and I had the wonderful opportunity to visit my grandparents in Florida.  We didn't know till right before we had to leave if we were even going to be able to go.  Through many prayers, and patience, He blessed us with this visit to paradise. 

I hope you enjoyed seeing a glimpse into one of my favorite places on earth!  I have part two of pictures coming soon! 

~Stephanie 

vintage flowers

What think you? 

I'm looking to start an etsy account to sell some of my pictures as prints.  Here is one idea. 




~Stephanie