Be Blessed and Be a Blessing in 2026

When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears,and rescues them from all their troubles.(Psalm 34:17 (NRSV) Christ invites us to be Christ’s hands and feet, are we not also Christ’s eyes? When they ask us to come and see, many respond. And then we go and do. Come and see. Go and do likewise. I wouldContinue reading “Be Blessed and Be a Blessing in 2026”

Then Sings my Soul;

“As a deer gets thirsty for streams of water, I truly am thirsty for you, my God.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭42‬:‭1‬ ‭CEVUK‬‬ As we have shared often flowers and greenery come in many forms and from various places and occasions. Recently we received flowers from Jen and The Barn at Willow Brook, of Leesburg, from a ‘celebration ofContinue reading “Then Sings my Soul;”

Wilmington NC Wedding Venue-Flower Power

https://www.theeliawilmington.com/ Roxanne. Party coordinator, 562-901-6393 The Story of; “Flower Power” Story of Matt and Savannah’s wedding flowers from their wedding, 11/1/25 in Wilmington NC started with me late on that Saturday night about 400 miles from my home. Jen, caterer, our flower angel seems to show in the night OWL hours announcing great news withContinue reading “Wilmington NC Wedding Venue-Flower Power”

Flowers for Penelope, the Squirrel

Can you find Penelope, my favorite Squirrel among the Repurposed *Wedding-Wine-Flowers? My Heart is steeped in each and ever flower delivered to me on Sunday, October 26, 2025! (See blog below Wedding-Wine-Flowers) My Mother, Ada Patrick Craddock was born October, 26, 1904! It was her earth 121st Birthday! Ada, was known as a Master Gardener.Continue reading “Flowers for Penelope, the Squirrel”

Repurposed Flowers

One of my neighbors, Jen, works at wedding venues, various meetings and gatherings. Often after the beautiful wedding or gathering is over and lights are dimmed “a star of the night- a flower”might just be a galore of beautiful but maybe tired and droopy flowers left on tables. And, their “purpose” is over. Often, aContinue reading “Repurposed Flowers”

A flower and 🐝 friend

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it: for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. (Psalm 24:1-2) A few days ago my sister and niece were visiting the magical little cottage town of Blowing Rock NC. (That’s my thoughts whenContinue reading “A flower and 🐝 friend”