Sunday, June 14, 2009

God made Himself known over McKinney, Texas early Sunday Morning




Psalm 19:1-6

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun, which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from its heat.


When I looked up this morning, the sight of the early morning sunrise took my breath away. I felt like God was saying "Jen, lift up your head and see my wonders, which I have displayed for you to see today." The sight so reminded me of David's words about the sun being like a bridegroom emerging from his pavilion, a champion ready to run his course. The longer I live, the more I see the hand of God at work in nature, in lives, in this world. To Him be the glory, today, and always.


The Boy Gets a Summer Job


Landry is trying his hand at the banking business. Thanks to his big sister Lynley, he has a summer job at Independent Bank. All he lacks now is a pocket protector, and his outfit will be complete. He and Mac relax after a hard day's work.
Speaking of Mac, since we acquired him in February, he has experienced tremendous personal growth. I am so proud of him! From a scaredy cat who would not come out from under the bed, to king of the backyard jungle, I think he deserves a pat on the back. He is one of my backyard blessings.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Backyard update


A few weeks ago, Steve (a notorious forager) came wagging home a door that "people were just giving away!" I scolded him, as usual, and he carried it around to the back of the shop "just in case we ever need it." A few days later I was back there checking on the compost pile, when I glanced over and saw that door leaned up against the back of the shop and it looked darn cute! Immediately, I determined that should replace the old metal door on the front of the shop, creating a kind of "cottage" look. I excitedly shared my revelation with Steve, whereupon he told me that was a pretty big job, since he would have to remove the entire door frame and flip it, etc, etc, etc. But, wanting to make me happy, he obliged, and just 3 days later, the facelift for our little shop was complete. Amazing what a new door will do. But it just begged to have some window boxes added, but we decided on shelves under the windows for pots. (An added bonus to all of this is I think I may have curbed Steve's temptations to bring those freebies onto the property. He's learned that can get him into some real trouble!)