Rain, Rain

Rain, rain, don't go away!
We want to stomp in puddles.
We'll step in shallow streams with Gram,
then go inside for cuddles.

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One of the wonderful things about grandkids is how they remind you of the childlike pleasures of snowfall, making tents over tables, splashing in puddles of rain, making funny faces, getting uncontrollable giggles, and so on. The grups can get a little grumpy. Not saying that children don't get grumpy. We know that's not true.


But the majesty and magic of rain falling was captivating to these two. "Can we go outside to play, Gram?" "No, it's raining!" "But Gram, you got us this fun umbrella at a garage sale!" I came to my senses at the obvious conflict of the gift, the rain, and my response. We went outside and had a delightful time. And I felt years, maybe decades, younger. (c;

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He took a little child and had him stand among them. Taking him in his arms, he said unto them, "Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me."

Red Beret

While her mother was resting
we had hours to play!
I dug into her hats
to find her red beret.

We talked about Paris...
baguettes with gruyere...
croissants and hot chocolate
with this mademoiselle faire.

Should we travel to France?
Wouldn't we be a pair?
Perhaps she is dreaming
she's already there. (c;

Morning Light #3

Even the grasses charmed me this morning. Their heads were ready to loose the seeds for the harvest and the year to come. I watched and heard the birds out in the early light seeking some breakfast. The world God gave us is an amazing place.

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He covers the sky with clouds,
he supplies the earth with rain
and makes grass grow on the hills,
He provides food for the cattle
and for the young ravens
when they call.
Ps. 147:8-9

Morning Light #2

Here are some more of the flowers from my early morning rush to see the sunrise. They all looked so beautiful in the early light that it reminded me I might be missing lots not to be out early in the morning to see the sky and the chance to be surprised by what else is waiting as well in that glorious light! I remember it on vacations, but when I am at home I get lazy about getting out early to capture good light; to see what God has for me, to spend time giving him praises first thing.

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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.
Psalm 57:11

My heart is fixed...I will sing and give praise.
Awake!...I will awake early.
Psalm 57:7-8

Morning Light

I got a 'heads up' call from my friend Gwen on her way to work about another stunning sunrise. I was around the corner to an open field on Old Denton Rd. in just a few minutes. The sun was amazing, and that is what got me out into the exquisite morning light. When I got home and loaded the pics to the computer, I was at first discouraged because I thought my lens was dirty. But the flecks in the sun picture are birds flying. A bonus! There is always more than meets the eye.

Traveling along this road in the middle of urban sprawl would not give one pause to think there was much pretty in this 'weedy' field. But as I was walking back to the car I saw a bounty of beautiful grasses and flowers that were food to my spirit. Simple broomweed, sunflowers, bindweed, and assorted grasses made the praise surge from my heart to my mouth. Don't we all look awesome when we reflect God's light?