“The people who walked in darknesshave seen a great light;those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined.”(Isaiah 9:2 (NRSVUE) “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, MightyContinue reading “Unto us a Child is born;”
Tag Archives: story
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”
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;”
Update on Repurposing flowers from Wedding in Wilmington DC
The FFA is pounding flowers during their meeting activity right now; flowers from Wilmington, NC They are making bookmarks. Then will dye yarn from the flowers for the strings that will go through the holes! Don’t you just love the sound we are hearing of these students in our County Schools from the FFA! “”ThisContinue reading “Update on Repurposing flowers from Wedding in Wilmington DC”
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”
Wine-Wedding-Flowers-TheDaily Lily-
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-“
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”
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”
A time for Thoughtful Thoughts
The Lord waits to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.—Isaiah 30:18 (NRSVU) Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness will spring up from theContinue reading “A time for Thoughtful Thoughts”
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”
thedailylily.com 