Autumn in the Mitten State

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow...

I wish you a wonderful Autumn, where ever you may be.

Sherry

Pretty in Pink

Business Trip.

That sums up my son Charlie's trip to his home state of Michigan this past week.

He and his business partner, Bub Kuns,
were scouting locations for their new upcoming movie...Ordinary World.

 I saw some snippets of him.  But, for a mother, it's never enough.

But thank goodness, he and his family travel together, for vacation and/or business.

It left us gals some "down time" ~ treasured one-on-one time
with my beautiful Daughter-in-Love,
Kristina.

AND, their new daughter,
Evie Marie~!

What a wonderful afternoon we spent...
and it wasn't just us gals, 
as we also had the Little Woodsman, David, spend the leisure hours with us,
enjoying the Michigan flora and fauna before they head back to California.

I must, must, must be patient until we see each other again.

Writing with heavy heart, until next time my dear friends, God willing.

Extended Summer on the 45th Parallel

Here in northern lower Michigan, we have been experiencing summer.

Yes, summer.  

In October.

It's been wonderful...

I've been soaking it all in, physically and spiritually.

The animals have also been enjoying the warm days and cool nights.

It's just the best of both worlds.

Beauty, and a second chance to get all those things done before winter hits.

Or for some, a third chance.

That would be me...

Truth be told, my mind is elsewhere.


It's on the beauty of the day.

And I'm not letting a single minute go by without giving it due praise.

For there is something very special about this time of year.  

It is truly a gift from God.

And it is not to be missed.

Even our hens are taking advantage of the warmth.

One Mama hatched out 3 eggs in the last week.  

We will enjoy watching these little ones grow over the winter.

But for now, they are with their Mama,
protected from the hustle and bustle of the other chickens,
and learning about "all things chicken" from Mama.
How to scratch for feed, etc.

There's also something about this weather that makes folks travel.

We have had several guests stop by these last few days.

And one such guest was bearing gifts, 

which included Zucchini bread, 

a pumpkin, 

our favorite candies, 

and a fresh bouquet of flowers.

Thank you Jean A.  from the Hoosier state  ~ we love you...

And tomorrow, my son Charlie and his family arrive from California.


The trip is two-fold.  

To show off their new baby daughter, Evie, along with 3 (almost 4) year-old David.

But also, it is a scouting trip for their new movie to be made in Michigan.

For those of you who don't know, my son, Charlie, is a filmmaker.


Click here to see Charlie and the new movie information...Ordinary World.

Until next time dear friends, God willing.

Another Day in Paradise

Each day, the Lord shows us His glory.

It may come in small ways, like rising in the morning and getting out of bed.

As you know, for some, this task alone can be monumental.

But we, as humans, tend to move forward, even in this fallen world.

We do so with trembling and trepidation at times.

But there's no need for fear.

No need to hurry.

God has taught me this lesson well the last few months. 

For we live in God's economy.

Trusting Him for everything.  Every day.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart
   and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
   and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6

Every day, day in and out, led by Him.

In the living Word.

But don't look ahead. 

And don't let the "enemy" chastise you for the past.

Simply trust Him on your daily road.

And He will take you through any battle, in the name of Jesus.

And soon...

You will shine your light, for others to see.

To see the gift.

The gift of this incredible salvation we are offered, merely for asking.

Follow the Lord, our God, and your life will truly change.

You will come out of the darkness of the world around you.

And see all things glorious.

Even on an overcast day.

If you have never asked Jesus into your heart, you can...now.
 

Romans 10:10

 For with the heart one believes and is justified, 

and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. 

 

Until tomorrow dear friends, God willing.