a colorful post

It's always a bit sad for me to watch the winter winds and rain move in and wash away the beautiful colors.  Fall is my favorite season, and around here, it comes all of a sudden and then in the blink of an eye it's gone.  But thankfully, I've got a lot of beautiful pictures to remember it by.  Here's a few that I haven't shared yet.

 This one doesn't really have fall colors, but I threw it in anyway

just because I think it's cool!

Here's one that I took the other night.  I nearly broke my neck getting it!  I was going to bed and as I was closing my curtains I just happened to look out at the moon.  It was gorgeous!  The wind was blowing and dark purple clouds were passing in front of it.  I grabbed my camera and dashed downstairs (tripping several times in the process) and nearly plowed down the front door trying to get outside before all of the clouds blew away.

I know it's blurry and grainy.  I still haven't figured out night shooting, but I love it anyway!

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Sarah and I finally got to go and see Courageous yesterday.  If you haven't seen it yet, go and see it.  That is a direct order!  Truly a life changing movie.  If we hadn't been the only ones in the theater I would have stood up and cheered at the end.  I couldn't believe that I was actually in a public theater watching such an awesome and convicting movie.  How many movies show a father give his daugher a promise ring and then actually carry out his side of the promise?   I could say more, but I won't ruin it for those who haven't seen it yet.  ;)

blessed sabbath

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.  Put on the whole aromor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.  For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the the heavenly places.  Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.  Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.  In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.

Ephesians 6:10-18

100 things I'm thankful for - Part 2

26.  Brisk autumn mornings.

27.  Longer evenings produced by Daylight Savings.  (Thank you Benjamin Franklin!)

28.  The smell of wood burning.

29.  The ability and love for sewing.
                     
30.  Mama's cooking.  :)

31.  Grammy's sourdough bread.
                                   
32.  The fact that my best friend is my sister and she lives just across the hall.

33.  Chunky yarn and huge crochet hooks.

34.  Books that teach me better ways to do the things I love
                                                       
35.  The people that God places in my path to help me grow and learn.

36.  Country living.
                               
37.  Sweet strangers who say a kind word and brighten your day.

38.  The story of Ruth.

39.  Treasures from my past found in a trunk.
                                                          
40.  Family meals.

41.  Meaningful discussions.

42.  The wonderful colors God adorns His magnificent creation with this time of year.

43.  Thick, woolen socks.

44.  Quiet time to sit and read and ponder.

45.  A new camera.

46.  A bounty of new ideas hatching every day!

47.  Words of wisdom.

48.  The ability to be able to stay at home and serve my family.

49.  Sleepy days with nowhere to go.

50.  Home <3

                    

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Let them thank the Lord for his

steadfast love,

for his wondrous works to the

children of man!

Psalms 107:8

Wordless Wednesday...well almost!

Secret project revealed!  My first MAJOR alteration adventure.  A friend gave me this lovely coat (a great blessing!) several weeks ago.  The shoulders and chest were about 2 inches too wide on both sides, so naturally, something had to be done!  I just stared at it for several days, terrified at the thought of ripping open a store bought coat.  But, once I actually took hold of the seam ripper it was very smooth sailing.  I'm very pleased with the outcome!