Before starting, I would like to thank those that dropped by and left a comment and prayer wishes. It is greatly appreciated. You have made the days lighter and brighter.
Our walk through life is not guaranteed to be without trials and risks. The unexpected is the rule and not the exception. How we handle what happens is what shapes our direction in life. Everything has a purpose. Those things can be seen as positive or negative. The choice is yours. For those that have faced a decision at a crossroad there can be many choices to be made. Mine was to tell the Lord, "I am yours. I give myself to you and whatever must be I will accept." The choice truly is ours. Make the right one and even a simple walk down the street will turn into something new and wonderful. Everything around you is new and special. Being alive takes on a different meaning. In a very real sense you are born again. The wonder around us is as a child would see it, fresh, untouched, as if never before seen. As much as we can, it is like experiencing God's love in a very real way. It brings to mind my favorite verse of all that describes God and His son Jesus. "Whoever fails to love does not know God, because God is love." (The New Jerusalem Bible. (1985). (1 Jn 4:8). New York: Doubleday.)
There are two things I would like to share with you today. The first is an anniversary card, our 53rd, from Jill. Yep! 53 wonderful years as of the end of August. Each and every one a treasure.
The next card is a birthday card from a very special friend, Em from Creative EM. She knows I love all things from nature. Thank you Em. It means a great deal to me. You are a special friend indeed.
There is a special story to go along with this card. Jill found a Bed and Breakfast called the Hurst House B&B. It sits on a hill in the Amish country near Ephrata, PA. We drove down to see what it was like and to find out what the availability would be like. Turns out we both loved the place. The views are spectacular and it is as the on-line images show. When we inquired what rooms would be available we got a major surprise. There was only one room available in the near future. and was on the 15th of September. MY BIRTHDAY. We booked the night as my present. It was wonderful and would have tried for another night or two if they were available. God is good.
Thank you for visiting and thank you for any comments. Remember to Love The Details. Until next time, Hugs and Blessings. Jim
