Titus Two

Some of the most amazing things happen when it’s hot. See these spectacular blooms? They only appear in the heat of summer ~~ in fact, the hotter the better and the longer the conditions are such, the more “willing” they are to exhibit their beauty. As I was taking my stroll through the garden to […]

I picked these blooms just minutes ago ~~ and it always strikes me how marvelous the Works of God are all around us ~~ including the ones we seemingly overlook. When I’m out in the garden, whispers of the Power of God speak to my heart ~~ scripture verses about seasons and purpose echoed within […]

God. Is. Good. I am awestruck at the majesty of creation ~~ and even more that I have the privilege to experience it eyes wide open.  The garden speaks to me of the indescribable love of God. To think on the fact that such beauty can be soaked in through the human eyes ~~ to […]

“… and be thankful for what has come …” This is hard for me to swallow today. In fact, I waited until late enough in the day to scribble this ~~ to avoid the tears and pain that today has brought. And yet, God says WHAT?!  Be thankful for what has come ~~ ugh! Feelings of gut-wrenching pain […]

“I Will Bless Thee, O Lord!”I will bless Thee, O Lord. I will bless Thee, O Lord. With a heart of thanksgiving, I will bless Thee, O Lord. With my hands lifted up, And my mouth filled with praise, With a heart of thanksgiving, I will bless Thee, O Lord. 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 This song has been […]

As I walked through my garden, it was my intent to pluck a few blooms to bring into the house and enjoy ~~ the aroma is simply indescribable! One of our trees is soooo tall ~~ now for those of you who know me, you’re chuckling right about now, because you know at 5’1″ (woohoo!), […]

Funny how this blossoming tree simply showcases her beauty ~~ I suppose, nature was designed just that way ~~ to follow through on its “Assignment” as God ordained. I love my plumeria trees ~~ they openly display to me the tenderness of God to surround me with such aromatic grandeur!  My yard is filled with […]

17 Though the fig tree does not blossom  And there is no fruit on the vines, Though the yield of the olive fails And the fields produce no food, Though the flock is cut off from the fold And there is no cattle in the stalls, 18 Yet I will [choose to] rejoice in the […]

I’ve always envisioned having a family and that concept became closer to a reality once I married my husband, Dave. We’ve thought and discussed, given our diverse backgrounds: he of Irish and Italian decent, and I of Filipino and African-American.  Daydreaming what our offspring would look like, and if their behavior traits would mirror ours. […]

Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. As time passes, some of us come to the point in our lives where we are mothering our own moms. Medical issues can ravage the body too soon, or with […]