Happy Mother's Day to all you lovely Mothers and Grand Mothers. Where would we be without our mothers love?

BALANCE


God gave fragrance to the flowers
And a song for the birds to sing
So even those without sight
Could see the beauty that they bring.

But I can't help but wonder,
At the thorn he placed upon the rose
And why, suppose, he made the weed
Or inspired a poet to write in prose.

Was it, for us, a lesson shown
That life brings the bitter with the sweet.
And for the poet, compassion given,
That allows his pen to paper meet.

When a summer storm has passed,
And the sun comes out to shine,
I look to see the sky reveal
A rainbow adorning so divine.

May I never grow so blind
That my blessings I fail to see
Nor my ears grow so deaf
That I don't hear what he says to me.

So when the thorns begin to sting,
Upon the rose I'll place my sight
And when the darkness in me creeps,
Upon his face I'll see the light.

by Gloria Sarasin

I am going through some rough spots here on the Homestead. Pray for me and I promise to try to be more faithful to my readers.

HUGS!!

This gal has a great blog. She is also doing a cool Spring Giveaway. Check her out at:

The Mennobrarian

I don't know these young people, but I have a great admiration for them. This is a beautiful video, something quite differant than our modern dating and engagement.

The Vawser-Antonion Betrothal

It is quite long, but watch it to the end. You will be blest.

A new NASA-funded study details what might happen to our modern, high-tech society in the event of a 'super solar flare' followed by an extreme geomagnetic storm. Some of the conclusions might surprise you.

FULL STORY at

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/21jan_severespaceweather.htm?list1081577

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I needed somthing to remind me.........

That Spring will come again. We need rain desperately this winter. I know some of you are having to much rain, wind and snow. Here, we are brittle and dry. But spring will come again, God has promised us that.

HUGS!

I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year
'Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.'

And he replied, 'Go into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God
That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way!'

So I went forth and finding the Hand of God
Trod gladly into the night
He led me towards the hills
And the breaking of day in the lone east.

So heart be still!
What need our human life to know
If God hath comprehension?

In all the dizzy strife of things
Both high and low,
God hideth his intention."

~Minnie Louise Hoskins.

I am crazy about vintage linens. This gal is having a great giveaway. Pop over and check it out. Check out her ebay pages and website while you are there.

Vintage Linen Treasures

The apostle Peter knew that hard days lay ahead for his fellow believers. So he reminded them about their security as children of God: they were chosen by Him, born into a living hope, given spiritual protection during this life, and guaranteed eternity in heaven with their Father. Peter then gave them specific ways to prepare for the coming trials. His words, divinely inspired by the Lord, can guide us as well.

His first instruction relates to our minds: What we believe has a direct impact on our response to life's problems. If we trust that God is looking out for us, then we will feel less threatened by hard circumstances. But if we decide we must rely on ourselves, then we are more likely to react poorly to situations beyond our control. A negative attitude--whether from anger, fear, worry, or jealousy--can make a hard time worse. Preparation for the future starts with developing biblical thinking.

A second lesson from Peter is to be "sober in spirit"--in other words, to maintain our balance in the midst of crises (v. 13). That requires resisting quick fixes to problems and refusing to embrace ungodly ideas or philosophies. Our enemy Satan is quick to offer suggestions designed to trip us up or turn us away from God's path. With the Spirit's help, we can learn to stand firm in a crisis and steadfastly follow the Lord.

Our culture is increasingly distancing itself from Jesus Christ and opposing His followers. Are you preparing spiritually for whatever the future holds?

If A Dog Were Your Teacher,  you would learn stuff like...

- When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

- Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

- Allow the experience of fresh air & the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

- When it's in your best interest--practice obedience.

- Let others know when they've invaded your territory.

- Take naps & stretch before rising.

- Run, romp & play daily.

- Thrive on attention & let people touch you.

- Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do.

- On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

- On hot days, drink lots of water & lay under a shady tree.

- When you're happy, dance around & wag your entire body.

- No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing & pout... run right back & make friends.

- Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

- Eat with gusto & enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.

- Be loyal.

- Never pretend to be something you're not.

- If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

- When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by & nuzzle them gently.