Friday, April 30, 2010

Barriers

So many times when plans are depending on the weather, one can not be surprised at the risks that are at stake. The stake that creates one to go forward with intended plans. It is the thrill of the moment to awake and trudge forward when the dreariness in the skyline really needs to be with the kiss of warm from the sun and the soothing breeze across your face yet at that very same moment of reality slaps the flesh back to realization with the wet splash of rain and the loud roll of thunder after a huge crackling awakening every sense with awe.

An awe that gets the dermis to react the way one gets goosebumps when the rush of adrenaline runs forward stimulating every sense to run at mock speed yet with caution that would say slow down before you hydroplane. See the joy came when looking out around me and enjoying the ride out to the destination of our operation . . . looking for land marks and reading the odometer when arriving at destination about a 7.5 miles out. Breath taking location!

Joy at the fullest. Yes amongst the trees, slow drive through the canopy of creation . . . the soft fall of the rain and then the deep crack of thunder only to discover it was the "air-show" preparing for the performance May 1 & 2. The sound barrier was broken! WOW! The air crafts . . . . Amazing! LOUD! Perfect timing.

Then came the reality of the tasks at hand. Breath taking. Sweet melody of the patter of rain upon the pond. Classical music, the heaters rolling and the lights shimmering, table set. Ready for the event. The sound barrier? No longer broken but ~ Soft, memorable, and ethereal.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

WhenJTUN meets up with BIOD.


"From Eye to Eye"
When Just the Usual Noises meets up with Better Is One Day . . . .
Who knew meeting in 1988
would end up having fun in 2010?

Photos copyrighted to Beth Chambers Photography!!!
Photos copyrighted to Beth Chambers Photography!!!
Photos copyrighted to Beth Chambers Photography!!!
Photos copyrighted to Beth Chambers Photography!!!
Photos copyrighted to Beth Chambers Photography!!!
Photos copyrighted to Beth Chambers Photography!!!
We all KNOW how I LOVE EYES!!!
Photos copyrighted to Beth Chambers Photography!!!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Effects of Spring

The Sun is so Rich.
Today I found anything possible to accomplish so that we could enjoy the rays, soak in the vitamin D and allow the breeze to blow our hair in order to get the to do list whittled down. Right Hadassah? :-D
Joy.
Whimsical thoughts.
Laughter.
Check list CHECKED.
shoes off.
Prayers lifted.
Music blaring.
SMILES.
Gifts purchased.
Visions of future pondered.
Decorations picked up.
plans coming together.
College AP/DC balanced (FINALLY).
Here we go!

The SON is so RICH!!!!


Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Reflection in another's joy

SO Today is another day and the scene is picturesque. Makes me reflect today. As chit chatting with another mom so thrilled for her little girl "LAUREN" turning 22 today. We smiled and for just a moment be mind slipped into a rewind mode.

The giggle of our littlest blessing toddling in circles and laughing and allowing to recall what brought us here to the place we call "HOME."

Yes My little Emily was the age Hadassah is NOW when we moved here and it made me in a sweet way wish I could start all over there again. Yet there have been to many deep wounds that have taken place in the past nine years. However in the midst of those storms came HUGE BLESSINGS that wouldn't have taken place had these years since November 2000 had been non existent. Okay so this place now called 'home' is my history. One that has cured my love relationship with the one who matters the most very real.

So as I watched Hadassah 'dance' while Pam reflected her joy for her daughters' birthday I came back to the moment, took a deep appreciative breath and listened to her joy which gave me a smile. Pam's joy became my joy. Her thanksgiving gave me a chance to realize how sweet my history gave the exuberant joy of realizing that Life is full of rainbows that come after or even during the storms in this tapestry we call LIFE. With my true Love at my side LIFE is a win ~ win!

Today is a picturesque - and I LOVE IT!

Monday, April 26, 2010

W, W, W, W, W AND H

Head and Shoulders
Knees and Toes.

Her head is so full of ideas
Her shoulders carry much upon them
Her knees are still fresh with vitality
Her toes are balancing her walk through life

Eyes and Ears and Mouth and Nose

Her eyes sparkle with the wonder of it all
Her ears hear many things
Her mouth so charged with expression
and ready to speak
Her nose enjoys the awe of it all

Who will be her guide?
What road will she choose?
Where will she go?
When will she see the journey?
Why?

How will she lean upon the one that matters Most?

All with the full amour prayed from the moment we knew of her!