Forsythia is in bloom. As one of the boldest of the spring flowers, she begs to be noticed with her wild mane of yellow blossoms. She cries out, “Spring is here! Spring is here!” Along the roadways, she is untamed and waves madly in the March winds. In some yards, they have tried to subdue … Continue reading The Lesson of Forsythia
Whispered Moments
I was driving when something caught my eye. It was something GREEN amidst the dull brown and gray landscape that surrounded me. I did a double take and low and behold it was GRASS! And a willow tree that was waving in the breeze as if to say, “Look at me! I have a new … Continue reading Whispered Moments
Dear Paul
I got to thinking the other day about the Apostle Paul’s mother. I wondered if she was fearful of his missionary journey, and so I decided to write a fictitious letter from her to Paul and then his reply. It started out as a humorous idea, but then as I wrote, I found myself relating … Continue reading Dear Paul
Snowbirds
I was born and raised in the South and I haven’t ever moved away. I have visited other beautiful regions, but I wouldn’t want to live anywhere but here. I drink iced tea year round. I eat boiled peanuts from roadside stands. I sit in rocking chairs on the front porch to pass the time, … Continue reading Snowbirds
In the Silence
Silence covered the earth in the night. It fell from the sky ever so gently, ever so quietly while I was sleeping. Its snowy flakes covered the ground like a blanket. Without a sound, it handed out shawls to the trees and shrubs to wrap around their shoulders. I tried to emulate it on quiet … Continue reading In the Silence
City Eyes
I don’t know if you are aware…but there is a difference between city eyes and country eyes. Allow me to explain. At night, in the city, there is a lot of activity…cars moving, people walking, taxis weaving in and out of traffic…it’s just a busy place. When you look around there is light everywhere. Marquee … Continue reading City Eyes
21 Shades of Red
Red is the color of passion. Enraged anger, deep shame and romantic love are all red. Along with these crimson hues, are the lighter shades of pink…innocence, femininity, and virtue. The many shades and depth of the color encompass strong emotions. Emotions that make hearts pump and faces flush. Emotions that make us feel something. … Continue reading 21 Shades of Red
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More of my 1,000 gracefilled moments... 61. A Wild Canadian Geese couple looking for a place to rest… overhead…flying, honking…then gliding and touching down in the sparkling lake water like they are skiing…settling in. 62. Same lake, different couple. Mallards. Hugging the side, in the shallows. The green head of the male shimmers in the … Continue reading 61-81
Come to Me
Come to me… all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28 I was … Continue reading Come to Me
Memorial Stones
It is cold. It is raining. It is Feb. 2nd. I think most years Bill’s Alive Day comes and I do more celebrating than remembering. But the weather was a factor in his accident 27 years ago. The rain was coming down in sheets like it is now, at least as I write this around … Continue reading Memorial Stones
Michelle's Mosaic 