My Morning

I woke up really early...like 3:30 Am... and couldn't go back to sleep.

So I lit my good smelling candle...

Turned my angel on...

And made Christmas ornaments.

Time flies when you are happy!

Early morning hours are the best time for thinking about the good things in life,

and the many blessings the Lord has allowed to come our way.

God is good and I am so thankful!

Love,

Shirley

Verbena

We have had warm weather during the month of December.
I looked out the window toward the outside building, and this pot of verbena has
started blooming again!
Beautiful, bushy, green leaves and flowers.

I will not complain about flowers blooming in December.
God is good!
Love,
Shirley

Angel

Some days are very stressful.

Yesterday was one of those days for me.

 When I came home, I found this beautiful angel waiting.

From my friend Debbie...who is one of the most thoughtful people I know.

I love this angel.

She glows and changes colors.

The blue is my favorite.

I turned the lights off and let her shine.

What a sweet gift, and what a blessing!
Shine on!

Thank you, Debbie.

Have a blessed day.

Love,

Shirley

My Old Ball Jar

People are using Mason jars for all kinds of crafts these days.
In years past, we had a huge garden, and I canned lots of vegetables.
I remember my Mom canning all during the summer months in our old farmhouse kitchen.
For many years she used a wood stove,until electricity came to our part of the mountains...and made life a bit easier.
This old jar was one of hers.

It is old..according to the signature.
 It was made between 1923 and 1933.
The glass is very thick and has a pinkish hue.
You can see"bubbles" in the glass.
I have a few old things from home that I will keep forever.
This old jar will stay with me.

This one came from the thrift store.
It is unusual, I just liked it.

I will use it for something.
Have a blessed day.
Love,
Shirley

Goodbye

Autumn's last goodbye!

Love,

Shirley

Pinecone

A beautiful pine cone.

From this old pine tree.

The Father's blessings are everywhere!

Love,

Shirley

Daisies

I was waiting on my Grand daughter at her workplace today.

These were blooming beside the parking lot.

Daisies in December!

Have a great day.

Love,

Shirley