In spite of the difficulties, stress and sometimes tragedies many of us experienced this past year, some unbelievably good things happened, too. Time spent with family, loved ones, and friends—whether in person or online—was a lifeline to joy. Maybe it took time apart to see how much we really need each other--different experiences, viewpoints, opinions, and everything... More than ever, I'm thankful for those who love us. Here are some other highlights: FEBRUARY As some of you know, on February 18th, Evan dislocated his knee several times that day after slipping on some ice that was hidden by snow. He has made incredible progress while still continuing in physical therapy. His knee continues to grow stronger and we're hopeful for a full recovery in 2022. Thank you for your prayers! MAY There's a swamp in our backyard and in May for the last several years Evan has seen turtle egg nests destroyed by scavengers (raccoons, etc.) We've never seen the turtles actually laying their eggs, but this year we did! (There are two laying eggs in the photo below.) Evan decided he was going try to save the eggs this year. We did some research, and he set about building a 'fortress' to protect them while they incubated. SEPTEMBER After spending several days getting their protection just right, Evan started calling himself a "turtle farmer"! We read that it takes around 80 days for the eggs to hatch, so around August 14th we started checking the nests several times a day. Evan saw our first hatchling while checking the farm on the evening of Sept. 11 during a torrential storm. We couldn't believe that one was hatching, let alone during the middle of a storm! The next day several more hatched, which is when these photos and videos were taken. Needless to say, we were thrilled. Evan's hard work really paid off! He has plans to continue the farm next year. NOVEMBER I was honored to be a bridesmaid in my good friend, Quazonia's wedding to Richard Scott in November. We met at church while I lived in Delaware back in the 1990s. It was just awesome to re-connect several days over the course of the month and be part of their special day! So happy for Quazonia and Richard! Wishing you and your families a wonderful Christmas week and celebration of Jesus' birth. May you experience the wonders of His love! "Our Year In Photos, Part 2" coming soon. :-)
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Shalom, friend - God’s love song for you today.
(I love this song!) Take a break from the world and experience God's love for you in song today! :)
My dad took this picture in 1965 on a visit to his sister Dorothy's home in Erie, Pennsylvania
That's my brother Doug giving me a smooch! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DOUG!!! xo xo Happy Mother's Day in heaven, Mom!
Doug, please give Mom a BIG HUG for me!! :-) According to Sheep101.info, "Sheep are mentioned in the Bible more than 500 times, more than any other animal. The prominence of sheep in the Bible grows out of two realities. Sheep were important to the nomads and agricultural life of the Hebrews and similiar peoples. Secondly, sheep are used throughout the Bible to symbolically refer to God's people." This is a great link for more info on sheep in the Bible. :) This photo was taken on a visit to Valley Shepherd Creamery in 2010. Blessed Passover and Resurrection Weekend!Hi Friends, Happy Spring! Let the flowers begin! • What's your favorite flower?
• What's a new thing that's happening in your life? "Look, the winter is past, and the rains are over and gone. The flowers are springing up, the season of singing birds has come, and the cooing of turtledoves fills the air." Song of Solomon 2:10-12 The picture above was created by me digitally using Photoshop brushes. After Evan's recent fall on the ice, Mac's bedside manner is just what the doctor ordered.
Nothing better than a little black bunny to help with Evan's knee recovery! "Nature is full of genius, full of divinity; so that not a snowflake escapes its fashioning hand." Henry David Thoreau My friend, Sharon Roberts, inspired me to make a video of the location I took this shot (Hope, NJ).
I hope it snows again soon! :-) |
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