The first Monarch caterpillar of the season!!

 

 

crocheted hat. 

My comfort in my suffering is this:

Your promise renews my life. 

Ps. 119:50

 

Grasshopper.

 

 

crocheted hat. 

For the eyes of the Lord 

range throughout the earth

to strengthen those whose hearts 

are fully committed

to Him

2 Chron. 16:9

 

What a wonderful surprise each August to see these

Resurrection Lilies blooming! 

 

crocheted hat. 

The Lord is with you when you are with Him.

If you seek Him, 

He will be found by you,

but if you forsake Him,

He will forsake you.

2 Chron. 15:2

 

Boxelder bugs 

on the Boxelder tree! 

 

crocheted hat. 

Trust in the Lord with all you heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways acknowledge Him,

and He will make your paths straight. 

Prov. 3:5-6

 

Finding locust shells.

A favorite childhood activity

that I now share with DGD! 

 

 

crocheted hat. 

If you call out for insight 

and cry aloud for understanding,

and if you look for it as for silver

 and search for it as for hidden treasure,

then you will understand the fear of the Lord 

and find the knowledge of God.

Prov. 2:3-5

 

WE GOT RAIN!!!

3 1/2" of it to be exact!! 

So very refreshing to see storm clouds,

hear thunder, watch lightening and 

feel the rain! 

 

crocheted hat. 

His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse,

nor His delight in the legs of man;

the Lord delights in those who fear Him

who put their hop in His unfailing love.

Ps. 147:10-11

 

We do have a few big, bright sunflowers this year!

 

crocheted hat. 

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,

but fools despise wisdom and discipline. 

Prov. 1:7

 

The Moonflowers are doing surprisingly well this year!

We sprayed, pulled and tilled this area and we 

have had next to no rain! 

But still they bloom on! 

 

 

Child's knit T-top. 

Paton's Decor yarn. 

Your hands made me and formed me;

give me understanding to learn Your commands.

Ps. 119:73

 

More summer time entertainment!

Watching this snake pull this frog out of the pond 

for lunch!

 

 

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...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 will I hear from heaven 

and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

2 Chron. 7:14

 

Pool party at the birdbath! 

 

crocheted hat. 

Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power

 and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,

 for everything in heaven and earth is Yours.

1 Chron. 29:11

 

My playground!

 

crocheted hats. 

He determines the number of the stars

and calls them each by name.

Great is our Lord and mighty in power;

His understanding has no limit. 

Ps. 147:4-5

 

Dragonfly enjoying the afternoon sunshine!

 

crocheted hat. 

...serve Him with wholehearted devotion 

 and with a willing mind,

 for the Lord searches every heart 

and understand every motive behind the thoughts.

1 Chron. 28:9

 

Leopard Frog

 

crocheted hat. 

The eyes of all look to You,

and You give them their food at the proper time.

You open Your hand and satisfy 

the desires of every living thing.

Ps. 145: 15-16

 

Very lovely clouds.

No rain.

 

Finch enjoying a drink of water.

 

crocheted hat. 

The Lord is righteous in all His ways 

and loving toward all He has made.

The Lord is near to all who call on Him,

to all who call on Him in truth.

Ps. 145:17-18

 

A small population of Monarchs are back and 

enjoying the few milkweed flowers 

that are left!

 

crocheted hat. 

Let me understand the teaching of Your precpts;

then I will meditate on Your wonders.

Ps. 119:27

 

Nearly stepped on this little toad!

He blends right in with the driveway stone! 

 

crocheted hat. 

Open my eyes that I may see 

wonderful things in Your law. 

Ps. 119:18

 

Watched this Bullfrog laying some eggs. 

Went back a few hours later and they were gone. 

I'm wondering if the turtle or the fish ate them. 

 

crocheted hat. 

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good.

Anyone who does what is good is from God.

Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God. 

3 John 11

 

blooming mint!

 

crocheted hat. 

The sun will no more be your light by day, 

nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you,

for the Lord will be your everlasting light,

and your God will be your glory.

Is. 60:19

 

Beauty of summer!

 

 

Child's knit sweater. 

Basic T-top style.

Red Heart Fiesta yarn. 

Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil,

to take part in wicked deeds 

with men who are evildoers;

let me not eat of their delicacies. 

Ps. 141:4

 

A favorite activity:

Waking up and having my morning coffee

while the birds are waking up and looking

for breakfast!

 

crocheted hat. 

The Lord does whatever pleases Him,

in the heavens and on the earth,

in the seas and all their depths.

He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth;

He sends lightening with the rain

and brings out the wind from His storehouses.

Ps. 135:6-7