Thursday, March 31, 2022

BW makes me smile day 90 barn bonus daily pics


 Found this beauty while out driving along the backroads.


Thursday, March 31Genesis 15:66 Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.

This bald Eagle was sitting on a ranch pond they normally are at the local lakes near the dams.  What an awesome site to see.








if you blow this pic up you can see the male flying on the water

blowing this one up will show you the male sitting on the other side (middle right) Did you know bald eagles' mate for life?   We also saw a golden eagle however he/she never landed and was flying to high for my phone to focus on.

spring creek, loved coming here as a child with my parents.  The trees are finally  turning YAY
another view of spring creek
the brandford pear and hawthorne trees are in full bloom so pretty but not very nice for allergies

the white pelicans have arrived could always count on them when I lived in KS 
Marcenferry Dam in NE OK one of the places I used to go with my dad fishing as a young child.  I love being able to visit my childhood memories.  Dad always told me if the horn sounded to get up the hill, as a child I said "daddy it's too big for me to climb" one day low and behold the horn went off mom and dad were gathering their fishing equipment to get up the hill and missed me, daddy looked and I was at the top of the hill, yelling at them to "hurry and get up the hill" as I didn't want them washing away with all that water (out of the mouths of babes) 
another view of the dam.


I loved my trip to KS this particular day and driving back home on the back roads.

Life and Thankful Thursday

 sorry, everyone that I have been away.

March 9, I had yet another death, this time hitting close to home once again, my dad's twin brothers wife (my favorite aunt, you know the one you could always count on) My uncle is the only living relative (besides cousins) who is still alive.

I go April 6 for MRI with contrast on my shoulder to see what is going on.  I got behind on my BW photos so I will start with today and go from there (SINCERE apologies)   

April 1 starts the A to Z blogging challenge (I am normally prepared ahead but not this year so it will truly be a challenge)

March 28 was the one -year anniversary death of my beloved husband.  last week was not a very good week emotionally.  Then came Monday, went to the cemetery, set off some balloons they went 100 feet and landed in a tree, I just wanted to cry again, instead I remembered a funny between Gary and one of his friends about Gary getting stuck in the top of a bonsai tree (yep you read right) and having to have the local fire department come get him out countless times.  So, the balloons landing in the tree made me laugh after all (they got stuck in a pecan tree) God really does make the best of even the worst situation.

THANKFUL THURSDAY

my salvation

the twins 

family

warmer temps although today it is only 42

friends

my thankful list is always endless as we always have so much to be thankful for

PRAYER REQUEST

my grade school friend husband has esophageal cancer, financial burdens, our country, folks our eyes need to be opened if they haven't been, rising prices of groceries, my cousin just had gall bladder surgery she is still in a lot of pain, my uncle and cousins who lost their mom.  My upcoming MRI, an unspoken God knows.  

I pray for each of you to have a blessed weekend (approaching) and that God continues to keep his angels of protection around each and everyone during the trying times


 

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

31522 thankful

3-15-202 Thankful list
1) my salvation, and our Heavenly father not giving up on me
2) dependable transportation
3) internet
5) yummy supper
6) staying at home with no errands to do today
7) TV to watch after we eat supper
8 chores all done for a few days
9) friends
10) finding new craft ideas, cant wait to try them
11) our furbabies unconditional love
12) warmer weather coming
13) my family
14) friends
15) my church family
Heavenly Father, right now Lord please lay your healing hand on every person who is struggling today, rather it be financial, stress, depression, loneliness, ect you know the heart and will of every single one of us. We, all are dealing with the problems of our country,please lord keep your hand on each and every person.. Psalms 91 plainly says do not fear! Thank you Lord for allowing us to interpret the Bible and the ability to read and understand.
Lord, I ask this is in your sons holy and precious name Amen.






Monday, March 14, 2022

day 69 bw makes me smile 31022 Tractor

 thought this made a cool bw picture there is also a hawk sitting on the high line wire










Thursday, March 10John 1:1616 Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.








 

Day 68 bw makes me smile 3/9/22 old house


 found this old house while driving around in the country would love to hear the stories it could tell.









Wednesday, March 09Ephesians 3:16-2116 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

31422 thankful

 3/14/2022 Thankful list

1) getting some extra sleep this morning
2) chores getting done
3) listening to the tree frogs
4) warm covers for the cold evening
5) my fur babies
6) getting some outside stuff done 
7) my salvation
8) spring is coming 
9) groceries in my cabinets
10) dependable transportation
11) my family that I have left

My list is in no particular order

Heavenly father Lord, today I pray for our country, Lord, I also pray you heal every broken heart, every person who is I'll rather it be cancer, heart problems, the flu, pneumonia and many more.  The family that received the news their loved ones has been killed.  Father, you know the needs of every single person just cradle them into your loving arms.  
I asked this in Jesus heavenly name!  Amen

How can you bless somebody? What are you thankful for?

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

cross on the prairie Adair OK

Cross on the Prairie   <<<CLICK to read about the cross
A walk through the Biblical doctrine of Salvation


The woman at the well, yes this is a real well
The soldier stands guard even today
 the size of the shanks (chain/lock) and the size of that board compared to a human hand WOW you can blow up the pic to read the sign on the end
over view of the prairie
3 wooden crosses, the middle one is a replica of the one that Jesus was crucified on
Jesus' replica cross that he had to bear
the 110 foot cross in the distance and the clouds were very cool
The empty tomb so serene and life like the door weighs over 2500 lbs again I can't even imagine
Hallelujah he has Risen!


over all of the 3 crosses and the 110 foot one
just a prairie shot 
The tomb and the 3 crosses
if you look close to the cross you can see my friend, look how small he seems.   He is 6ft.
after we left the cross we took a drive in the country.  this pic is cool as it has the hay, barn and an old  ranch house
This poor old barn, I think it has seen better days, however the cows were sure watching us "like, what are you all doing"?
another old barn, we found many old barns during this drive, we will be going back for more pictures.








hope you enjoyed the walk thru the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation   and the awesome old barns and scenery
 

Day 67 bw makes me smile 3822 barn

this old barn is cool, I would love to hear the stories it could tell.   The cows were sure looking at us funny Like what are you doing.

Blow pic up to see the cows.









Tuesday, March 08Daniel 10:1212 Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.
 

Day 66 bw makes me smile 3722 Cross

 

This is the Cross on the Prairie 110 ft tall link will be in on the color section of photos










Monday, March 07Psalm 25:99 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.

day 65 bw makes me smile 3622 Jesus' cross replica

This is the replica of the cross that Jesus carried when he was crucified, I can't even begin to imagine carrying that.  My heart was in tears seeing this.









 
 

day 64 bw makes me smile 3522 roman soldier

this was taken at the Cross on the Prairie, (Salvation or the Works of Christ) the walk was well worth it.  The clouds seemed very fitting for the walk as well
 

The Roman Soldier guarding the path

Will post a link (in the color pics for Cross on the Prairie








Saturday, March 052 Chronicles 7:1414 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Friday, March 4, 2022

Friday Fotos 3422

 

Tonight's beautiful sunset 3422 got to love the OK sunsets esp in the spring and fall
living in Amish country this was an extra treat on the way home this evening
This Great Blue Herron was fishing in a very shallow stream he thought he was hiding. he didnt outsmart me.  Never trust anybody with a camera
This is the other side of the creek from where the Herron was at
and yet another creek, this is an area where my parents and I went camping when I was a small child, Oh the memories that came crashing down.
The  babies are so adorable  they are identical born 2222 finally got to meeth them on Feb 26 due to all the bad weather.  These are my great nephews, this is one proud aunt.  
and yet another surprise my oldest niece and her best friend brought my great niece in the pink and great nephew along with the best friends son and a friend of my great niece.   The BIG horse is Ms. June aka DUCKY then there is sonny and pifen  in the back ground is Jack and Blaze the youngest one is 20 (the horses the oldest is 29 this year





hope everybody has a super great weekend be blessed and please remember to pray for our country and Ukraine















Day 63 3422 bw makes me smile amish kids

Living near one of the largest Amish communities in NE OK took the back roads today and happen to see these kids with their miniature horse and buggy.  How cool is this?  So hard to believe that they still live with no electric and vehicles.  







Friday, March 042 Samuel 22:2828 You save the humble, but your eyes are on the haughty to bring them low.
 

Day 62 3322 bw makes me smile goat kisses

oh how I love goatee kisses, this is mama goat waiting to be fed, they are all pregnant due in about 3 weeks.










Thursday, March 03Ecclesiastes 5:22 Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.
 

Day 61 bw makes me smile 3222 creek


 found this beauty while out exploring the weather has been spectacular in the 80's SPRING cannot get here soon enough.

This is a camping area we used to go when I was a young kid, at that time the only thing that mattered was the boat and water.   

Funny, now I notice things most people would never see.  I love that God gave me an eye for photography.






Wednesday, March 02Philippians 2:33 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

Day 60 bw makes me smile 3122 my great twin Identical nephews

HI there please meet Samuel Everette  
This is Carter Lynn


They are just now right around 6lbs.  They will be 1 month old on 3222 (should have posted them tomorrow).  I got to meet them on 22622 I am so in love.  After the loss of my beloved husband and mom in 2021 these babies were (ARE) such a blessing to me and let me know that GOD is still in control.  Aunt Gina is so thrilled and can't wait to spoil them.   Sarah, and the rest of the gang said they can't wait to meet and play with their new cousins.   





Tuesday, March 01Titus 2:1111 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.
 

Day 59 bw makes me smile 22822 clouds


 the clouds were very cool looking today.   Today we celebrated my great nieces 10th birthday.  Pics will come later.  I FINALLY got to meet my identical twin great nephews they are so stinking cute and so tiny.

Baby pics are tomorrows pics :)







Monday, February 28

1 Peter 1:2121 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.

Day 58 BW makes me smile 22722 x marks the spot


 X marks the spot.  I don't like the comtrails but thought this was cool







FEBRUARY 27, 2022

The greatest among you must be a servant.

Matthew 23:11 NLT 

Day 57 bw makes me smile 22622 farm equpment

the farmers were out today checking to see if they can get in to plow before the next round of thunderstorms come in.







Saturday, February 26

Galatians 5:22-2322 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

 

Day 56 bw makes me smile 22522 old cop car


 This beauty hangs out in Carthage MO






FEBRUARY 25, 2022

And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows.

1 Thessalonians 3:12 NLT

Day 55 BW makes me smile old Jail cell 22422


 this was the city jail Galena KS during the mining days, late 1800's, I could not even imagine being locked up in that.   Walking into it was very weird one the door was closed.









FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 4:8 NLT