Friday Fun

Yesterday's snow has melted and we have a bit of a break before the next rains come, so hubby and I are utilizing free days at our county dump and taking old tanbark from the yard there. Of course, that means we have to get out and pick it all up first, plus the free days are over tomorrow. So I'll be bundling up and heading outside in just a few minutes. It will feel good to get all new shredded bark for the flower beds, after we get our new perennials planted. Our dear friend keeps reminding us not to plant very much until Mother's Day because we can still have snow up until then. Do you ever get anxious about 'fluffing up your nest" when you see so many other neighbors planting? I do and it makes me want to just get out and do it; that may not be the prudent course to take though.
This weekend find joy in the little things of life!
Hugs, Noreen

Bear One Another

Good morning friends, Alas Mr. Winter has returned and we awoke to find over an inch of wet snow on the ground today. As beautiful as it is, I am just ready for the sun to stay and the flowers to bloom.
I've been reading a wonderful little book entitled "Tell Your Heart To Beat Again"by Dutch Sheets; this book has been so incredibly uplifting, so if you have a chance to read it by all means do.
Chapter 4 deals with bearing one another's burden and Dutch has some wonderful analogies that I felt were applicable to all of us.
"The word for bearing up or staking ourselves next to another, so they don't fall-much as a person would tie a stake to a tomato plant to sustain it against the weight it carries. The strength of the stake is transferred to the plant and thus "bears it up". ...In other words, we're to come alongside a brother or sister who is weighed down and say,"You're not going to fall and be broken or destroyed, because I'm staking myself to you. My strength is now yours. Go ahead, lean on me. As long as I can stand, you will too. What a wonderful picture for the Body Of Christ".
So dear ones, do you have the strength to stand beside someone and let them lean on you?
Are you someone who desperately needs another to come along side you and help you to stand?
Let me know; what a privilege it is to lift you up before the Throne of the Most High God. I will stand beside you, lean on me.
Noreen

There are so many in this world, in our lives, in our neighborhoods that are hurting both physically and spiritually; those who are in desperate need of the Master's touch. Healing comes from His hand, if we would but immerse ourselves in the waters of His life. Come take a dip with me this day. This song says so much of what this world is needing.

The River Is Here by Andy Park
Down the mountain the river flows

And it brings refreshing wherever it goes

Through the valleys and over the fields

The river is rushing and the river is here

The river of God sets our feet a-dancing

The river of God fills our hearts with cheer

The river of God fills our mouths with laughter

And we rejoice for the river is here

The river of God is teeming with life

And all who touch it can be revived

And those who linger on this rivers shore

Will come back thirsting for more of the Lord

Up to the mountain we love to go

To find the presence of the Lord

Along the banks of the river we run

We dance with laughter giving praise to the Son

Be blessed in His life today. Noreen

Tuesday Treasures

Our little Buttercup tuned one month yesterday. It is hard to believe but life tends to be like that doesn't it. She is a cutie and her sisters just adore her as well as the rest of the family, especially this nana.
This is a verse I came across this morning and it seemed so appropriate.

"I will extol Thee, my God, O King;
And I will bless Thy name forever and ever.
Every day I will bless Thee,
And I will praise Thy name forever and ever.
Great is the Lord, and highly to be praised;
And His greatness is unsearchable.
One generation shall praise Thy works to another,
And shall declare Thy mighty acts." Psalm 145:1-4

May our lives radiate with a deep love and passion for our Lord and may we tell of Thy wondrous deeds to each generation.
Blessings, Noreen

Monday Morning Musings

Good morning friends, I am not one to advertise for commercial products but this is a commercial that airs here in Colorado and other destinations that Frontier flies into, but if you haven't seen this ad, it will bring a smile to your face. I love Gris the Bear! Every time I watch this I giggle, so I hope it will be a smile to you this morning. There are so few ads these days that are family friendly that I wanted to share a cute one.

Have a blessed day friends.

Fabulous Friday to you all~ A wet one it is here in northern Colorado, something I'm not used to seeing too much here. Reminds me of the Pacific Northwest and although I love rain in the middle of winter, I'm ready for spring weather and all that it includes-such as planting, biking, walking and just spending my days outside. But today is going to be a wonderful day; two of my blogging buddies are heading up here for lunch and a visit. I'll try to get some photos but once we all start talking they may be forgotten.
Pam of http://smilinggrammy.blogspot.com/and Marlene of http://barefootsoul.blogspot.com/ live about 40 minutes from me and although they are so much fun to spend time with, we don't have visits as much as I'd like. Maybe this summer we'll rectify that.
I hope you have a wonderful day, regardless of the weather. Learn to dance in the rain!
Hugs, Noreen

Oh Joy!

Look what came in the mail for me yesterday- a big box of birthday goodies from my dearest friend Becky at http://holidayinthesun-becky.blogspot.com/. Firstly, let me tell you that Becky is the most talented lady around; she made me cards in the green checked booklet(and they are so cute) plus she made me a bracelet that fits perfectly, a book on Joy for the Woman's Soul, a Potpourri and also a very large mug. All of these goodies reminds me of the sunshine,actually Sonshine, that permeates from Becky's life and blog. We've been friends for a good while now and I can tell you that this gal is authentic and brings joy to my life continually. I just wish she lived closer so we could hang out together! I will say that I'm planning to get myself down to Florida this year so we can spend some much needed time together. Do you ever meet those friends and feel like you've known each other your whole life and are joined at the hip-well that is how I feel about Becky. So, if you sweeties have a chance get over to Becky's place and say hi to you-you won't be sorry.
Love you Beck. Hugs and prayers-Nor

To all my other sweeties out there, may your day be filled with Joy in Him and blessings galore.