Vintage to Victorian!

"Allies Adornments"
She has beautiful handmade Jewelery.

Hello my dear friends.
I don't know if this happens to you
but I have so many different colors of lilies that I have lost
track of them all..... so when they bloom its always a surprise.
I'm not much of a green thumb so I find that you can't go
too far wrong with Lilies.

This is just one of our gazebos, its so quiet and peaceful
sitting among the flowers sipping on a glass of ice tea.

I sure hope you are all enjoying your summer.....
even though I am kept busy with guests coming and going to our B&B
I enjoy it but always find time to sit around and be lazy
Because after all isn't that what summer is all about.....

Faithfully

Refreshing Beauty!

My oldest daughter collects everything and anything with
Coca-Cola, so I know she'll love this picture on tin......
when she sees it.

Victorian beauty.....

I love this page from a photo book,
Its one of my favorites.....so elegant.

Faithfully

And yet another clock!

I've never counted how many clocks I have
probably somewhere around 50....
and I'm always looking for that special one.

More Lilies have bloomed!
This is a new one I got this year.
My daughter fell in love with it and wanted me to get it
and so it came home with us.

Bloom where your planted!

This has been something that I have struggled with
over the past four years since my surgery.
Seasons can change so quickly and just when you think
life is good...... suddenly God decides to throw a road block
in and send you in a different direction.
You can fight against it and wallow in self pity, waist time asking Why me,
or say......
God I'm yours, show me where you want to use me.
For me loosing the ability to walk and the motor skills of my hands
has been a real loss and lots of hard work to regain back what I do have.
I am one of Gods miracles through his grace I can walk with the help
of some one by my side and tho my hands are slow I can play the piano
which has always been an important part of my life.
I once was a very active person so now having to rely on family and friends
has been a learning experience and where I once fit in I no longer do.
Oh yes there are days I grieve for the things I once could do but
my friend if you have found yourself in this kind of a situation.....

Don't ask for life to be easy.....
ask for it to be worth it!

Romans 12:8
And we know that in all things God works for the good
of those who love him, who have been called according
to his purpose.

Blooming where we are planted or in a place we just don't like.
Sometimes it can be hard to see the purpose for our being
in that place or season in our life.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because
when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life
that God has promised to those who love him.
He will never leave us and his plan for our life is much more fulfilling
than what I could ever hope to accomplish without him.

God Loves you!
Have a great weekend my friends

Faithfully!