Inverness
17 Feb 2012 3 Comments
in Musings
Just spent three days in the beautiful Scottish highlands. It was a welcome break and refreshing.
The Kingdom Within
06 Feb 2012 7 Comments
in Christian Musings Tags: Christ, Heaven, Jesus
There’s nowhere quite like it- my place of joy and strength- I’m so very glad I found it-it’s kept me in good health-It’s not a place upon a map- nor can you take a train- it isn’t in a village quaint- or seen from outer space-It’s deeper than the ocean’s near and higher than the stratosphere-It’s very close to home my dears-It’s God’s kingdom in my heart. He gives me strength when I have none-and lifts the clouds with His sweet song-He gives me help to carry on-from deep within my heart-I find my rest in Him alone-He’s Faithful, Kind, and very Strong-He never leaves me all alone-He’s Steadfast and He’s True-If you don’t have a source of strength-or joy to battle this world’s rents-you will not find a closer Friend – than He who loves you so – When you’re at the place of deep despair-and all your friends have left you there-look up to Heaven-He’s always there-and tell Him of your woes-He’ll comfort you and make you smile-while sorting out your messy pile-He’ll even let you rest a while and fill you with His Joy-Then you will have His strength within to keep you from the weight of sin-and joy like you have never known-will fill your world with color grown-in poppy fields and mountains green-on sunny days and peaceful scenes-for all the world is right within-God’s kingdom in your heart.
Going To Scotland
20 Jan 2012 11 Comments
in Musings Tags: Glasgow, Scotland, travel
Dear Blog Friends,
I thought I’d better get this posted. I’m leaving for Scotland first thing on Monday morning. So, I won’t be around for a while (5 weeks). I will try to post if I get the chance, but I usually don’t have access to the internet while I’m at my mother’s. So, be good while I’m gone. Take care of yourselves and I’ll catch you when I return.
Love and hugs,
Elizabeth
Waiting For The Repairman!
19 Jan 2012 5 Comments
in Musings Tags: Extended warranty, Lowe, Range, Repairmen
I hate waiting in for repair men! I’m busy trying to get ready to go to Scotland, and it seems that everything I need to take care of I need to take care of personally. I have appointments in town (30 mins away) today and tomorrow. But, my range has decided to play-up. One of the stove top burners overheats. If I put it on simmer at 2. It understands, boil the pan bone-dry, and melt it into oblivion!
I know what you are thinking, replace the coil! Been there and done that. The same thing happened with the new coil. We bought an extended warranty with Lowe’s when we bought the range. Thankfully the warranty does not end until Feb 2012. But, as I’m leaving first thing Monday (4 am) I need the repair man to get here today! Lowe’s tells me that there will be a repair man out between 8 and 12 tomorrow. I call the repair man’s number and he tells me, oh, I don’ think we’ll get out to it tomorrow.
So, I’ve now been waiting all morning long for them to call back and let me know if they can come tomorrow. Yes, I’ve been getting things done as I’m waiting, but I’d other plans. It’s like being taken hostage. I’ve no choice but to wait and be thankful when or if they do show up.
Playing Tag With Angels
17 Jan 2012 4 Comments
in Musings Tags: Angels, Boy, Earth, Heaven, People, Play, Song, Tag
I saw a child at play today
He was having so much fun
I watched him growing wilder
Playing tag and run
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His laughter carried skyward
It touched an angel’s wing
Twas then the angel turned around
And he began to sing
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A song of jubilation
A song unheard before
The whole world stopped to listen
Enraptured to its core
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The angel sang with all his might
Which lifted up each heart
Then just as quick as he’d appeared
He quickly did depart
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The people bathed in God’s sweet love
In peace went on their way
All but the little boy of course
Today was his big day
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He got to see an angel!
He even heard him sing!
But best of all for him today
He tagged an angel’s wing.
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(Spread from Julia Durango’s Angels Watching Over Me, illustrated by
Elisa Kleven; Simon & Schuster, 2007)
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