A little six-year-old girl, after receiving a lesson from her dad, crafted her first fishing fly in the morning. They then set off to the river, which was sweltering and humid. They encountered an elderly couple sitting alone under an old shade tree, with the man holding a fishing rod. He was a seasoned flyContinue reading “A story of a girl and her first try with a homespun fishing fly”
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Love one another says Jesus; but HOW?
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”(John 13:34-35) “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gongContinue reading “Love one another says Jesus; but HOW?”
Green Figs no leaves
I have been thinking about my fig tree having these very small green figs with no leaves as the cold and wind together destroyed the leaves leaving a spiritual mystery in my mind. My tree has been bearing edible fruit for years but this year in season no figs at all. Lots of beautiful leaves.Continue reading “Green Figs no leaves”
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”
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The main thing here our photos are not doing our ‘flower garden’ justice. We needed our excellent Wedding Photographer, Emily Mar, of Warrenton, Va, to show off the beauty of our wedding flowers! https://emilymarphotography.com OUR FOCUS SCRIPTURE: “On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there,2 and Jesus and his disciplesContinue reading “Wine-Wedding-Flowers-TheDaily Lily-“
Gentleness-Fly Fishing Va
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23 NKJV) “Gentleness” has great strength and power”! That is what I learned from my Mother. And, she being the Mother of eleven others! I have not particularly paid much attention toContinue reading “Gentleness-Fly Fishing Va”
Grandma’s Sewing Machine
In this sewing machine lives many stories. I imagine many of you will have one like this or similar that tells a different story. Pearl is around 💯 years old! Many clothes, curtains and button holes. She lived in NC on the Albermarke Sound for many years. She was the property of a Christian ladyContinue reading “Grandma’s Sewing Machine”
How BRAVE are you?
A) Have you ever followed this advice? Did you have success? B) Has other pointed out to you your faults? If so, how did you respond? C) Have you been a part of a church where the next level occurred? what happened? “But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more,Continue reading “How BRAVE are you?”
A Story shared with me this week -Come Home by Jacqueline Craddock Chandler
“Got something funny but sweet to tell you! Yesterday I called, “my Daddy”, age 92, and asked him was he OK or did he need anything before I got home? (I live near by him) I had a pastor (lady) to call me and asked me if I could come to her house and haveContinue reading “A Story shared with me this week -Come Home by Jacqueline Craddock Chandler”
Hornets of the Bible
This Hornets nest hung just a little to close over the sidewalk where children and walkers alike might be making their trek for opening of a new school year. My husband and I thought to empty the nest and make a gift for our Grand child’s P-k classroom. I can just imagine little eyes peekingContinue reading “Hornets of the Bible”
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