SONGS ON SUNDAYS: EVERLASTING GOD with Michael Larson + Band 13.7.14

A new week.  A new #SongsonSundays!

* Bienvenue! *  Celebrating a Special Day ~ my son's 30th! Hard to believe, but blessed it's so...  *

* By way of celebrating, I've chosen today's #SongsonSundays video with my son drumming for Michael Larson, [Canadian composer of Freedom Reigns] leading the set.
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* One of several favs included ~ * *Everyone needs compassion Love that's never failing. Let Mercy fall on me.
Everyone needs forgiveness, the Kindness of a Saviour, the Hope of nations, Saviour,
He can move the mountains. My God is mighty to save, He is mighty to save. Forever, author of Salvation He rose and conquered the grave, Jesus conquered the grave*...
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*You are the Everlasting God

You do not faint

You won't grow weary

You're the defender of the weak 

You comfort those in need

You lift us up on wings like eagles
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord*
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May we live that reality ! * Consider this your invitation to add your song links in comments. If you've posted, please include this post link back to here to connect us and grow our #SONGSonSUNDAYS meme.  We'd love to know what songs are inspiring your day and week! Merci beaucoup! ~ Many Thanks! And...

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HAPPY WEEKENDING: 1st BIRTHDAY & BOOKS 7.6.4

Adding a new fav reading spot for my Weekend Reading! *

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Definitely has 'Rest and Relax'  all over it for me !
I'm grabbing a few weekend reading hours then ~ the highlight! I'm heading to  my sweet grandson's 1st Birthday Party !! *

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All the fun of lavishing love and hugs and listening to sweet 1st words...
What did I gift him?
 Vintage Beatrix Potter books {of course!}

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Confession... childhood carryover ~

I do enjoy listening to audiobooks read to me by a great narrator - several choices on FHC pinterest and on sidebar

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* plus more reading options for recent book releases ~ Enjoy!
* Weekend Perfection for this gal ! *

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THOUGHTS ON THURSDAY;; BEING 13.2.14

ON BEING . . . *

Thursday February 13, 2014 Celebrating Being Alive Birthdays are so important. On our birthdays we celebrate being alive. On our birthdays people can say to us, "Thank you for being!" Birthday presents are signs of our families' and friends' joy that we are part of their lives. Little children often look forward to their birthdays for months. Their birthdays are their big days, when they are the center of attention and all their friends come to celebrate. We should never forget our birthdays or the birthdays of those who are close to us. Birthdays keep us childlike. They remind us that what is important is not what we do or accomplish, not what we have or who we know, but that we are, here and now. On birthdays let us be grateful for the gift of life.

Lenten book discussion starts March 5th. Please click here for information. Comment on this Daily Meditation. Visit Henri Nouwen website for inspiration, resources, news, events, community.

Text excerpts taken from Bread for the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture from The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, and 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd and Doubleday & Co. Inc. Photo by V. Dobson.

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Anne Elliot's 225th Birthday Party! {Persuasion by Jane Austen}

Yes!  

It's true!

Today is the Birthday of my fave Jane Austen character, 

Anne Elliot!

Her 225th Birthday  to be exact !

Born on August 9th, 1787

as described in the opening of "Persuasion"...

Sounds like enough cause for a celebration to me!

Enough reason for EnJoying some cake?

Considering her elder sister, Elizabeth, 

and  father, Sir Walter Elliot's, disregard of her, 

it's likely her birthdays went uncelebrated after the passing of her mother.

Maybe we can fill that gap?

Shall we enjoy our celebration at Anne's ancestral home

Kellynch Hall?

I'm thinking

we might enjoy an afternoon stroll through the grounds,

then head indoors for generous servings

of some deliteful confection such as

this typical homey but delish plum sponge - 

Source - Simply Recipes

from fruit in season and readily available ~

or Victorian Sponge

Source TY Apple Crumbles !

{ with cook's favour}
or possibly ~
Please pass the Jane Austen teapot cookies?

all, of course, with a pot of tea !?...

 from a  Jane Austen -- letter of June 15, 1808

"You know how interesting the purchase of a sponge-cake is to me."

If you have time,

I'd love to watch the Persuasion movie adaptation 

Care to join me?

1995 version with Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds

is my fave... which is yours?

Here's a lovely clip called 'You're the One'

with music by another favourite of mine,

Moya  Brennan,

Irish singer and elder sister of Enya..

Definitely taking time out for a full celebration of 

All things Anne ! 

Captain Wentworth with our lovely Anne ~

Feeling relaxed and refreshed?

Great!!

In case you're interested in finding out 

which JA character you are~

Take the Quiz here!

Thank you for joining me in honouring the lovely woman

of Jane's creation, 

Anne Elliot !

More Austen in August HERE

More great Summer Blog Reading HERE

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HaPpY BirthDay !!

today is my Birthday!

and i'm taking the day off !!

whoohoo =))

help yourself to a slice of cake for now ~

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i'll see you back here later....

thanks for EnJoying the day with me!

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Grateful...

Want to take five minutes with me and just write

without worrying if it’s just right or not?

Here’s how we do it:

1. Write for 5 minutes flat with no editing, tweaking or self critiquing.

2. Link back here to Gypsy Mama and invite others to join in

{you can grab the button code in her right side bar}

3. Go and tell the person who linked up before you

what their words meant to you.

Every writer longs to feel heard.

OK, are you ready?

Give me your best five minutes for the prompt:

Grateful…



is my heart on this day ~

on this gorgeous summer day of blue skies,

cooling breezes,

parkland of green as i survey the world out my window... 

and

walk the roadways of memory...

27 years of memories with you, my son,

my baby to manhood memories

joy, so much joy, in those memories

in that gratitude to God for the gift that is you ~

the smiling face,

the encouraging strength,

the FUN that is wrapped up in you,

in your heart of LoVe!

yes, grateful is my heart.

to you too for being true to who you are.

being the young man who walks to beat of his heart's drum.

who hears the beat of your heavenly Father's heart

for you

and

walks in step, in His rhythm.

how can i be anything but grateful?

** HapPiesT BiRThDay! **

all my LOVE,

MoM

The Lord bless you and watch, guard, and keep you;

     The Lord make His face to shine upon

and

enlighten you and be gracious

{kind, merciful, and giving favour}

to you

     The Lord lift up His {approving} countenance upon you

and give you peace

{tranquility of heart and life continually}.

Amplified Bible (AMP)

Nbrs 6.24-26


lots of great DIY projects and inspiration found here~
 Amanda's Weekend Linkup at Serenity Now

find more gratitude and more PINKs
at Bev's PINK Saturday

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daughters ...

and daughters in law ...
here's one to celebrate my daughter in law Amy's birthday ~
lovely reflective song on the responsibility that's ours
in response to God's precious gift of daughters~ EnJoy!

with gratitude to God for blessing us with the beautiful treasure you are

for my son and for our family ...

Welcome Home ! 

glad you're safely here with us once again ! 

we Celebrate You, Amy!!