Joining Ann today
"If you keep a green bough in your heart,
the singing bird will come."
Chinese Proverb
Counting blessings
206 - most beautiful snail mail
207 - natural light
208 - an invitation to play
209 - good faith
210 - remembering mommy & daughter dates
211 - shadow kisses
212 - morning glories213 - these words: "Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report...let your mind dwell on these things." Phil. 4:8
33 comments:
Sweet pictures Jodi! I love the one of the shadows; I've always loved shadows. Oh, and good faith. Good faith comes few and far between these days.
I'm watching Lord of the Rings for the first time EVER! and I'm loving it. L O V I N G it! JoAnn said something about what a big fan you are and...how could I not have seen those movies and follow your blog... ;)
Alexis hasn't seen them! Don't worry, I introduced her. I mean, she should probably read the books first. DOH! Why didn't I think of that!?!?!
Anyway, your list is a breath of fresh air in a house full of cleaning products and stress. Boo to stress. I think I'll have to start writing my list again, my perspective is wonky.
Are you watching the extended version? It's the best.
This was read by my while doing spelling lessons with my boys. It brought a smile and a wisp of inspiration to looks for the good, the lovely that is truly all around my, if I have eyes to see it.
I meant *me*, not *my*.
I love morning glories! In the house I grew up in, the backyard was made entirely of cement - ground, walls - with a metal door.
However, the house next to us had a dirt yard and their morning glories would find their way through a crack in the cement wall - and sometimes over the wall. Hence, they were the first flowers I ever knew existed in real life.
When I was little, I would pick them and try to make them live in Dixie cups ... but, alas! They met their end. Eventually I learned the reason they're called "morning glories" and to appreciate seeing them around the cement. :^)
Hooray for #210! And what joy, seeing your morning glories first thing this morning. Thought I was the only person left on the planet who hadn't seen LOTR--all because I haven't read the books yet either (and legalistic habits are so hard to shake).
Love your list of blessings this morning. Light beckoning through an open door, shadow kisses, morning glories. All things lovely.
:) Have enjoyed your gifts this day, thank you for sharing :)
There is something so sweet to being thankful. The words on your thankful post are powerful. Gentle, yet strong.
You bless me dear friend!
So glad you like snail mail...!
Yes, it was the extended version. I'm thinking I'm going to read the books first and then finish the last two. It's always better that way!
Watch the movies, Alexis, watch the movies! I think it will make the books twice as good!
Rosie, morning glorys were the first flower i ever fell in love with as a child.
the light,
how I needed a reminder of the light today... of all kinds of light.
Thank you jodi, your list is perfect.
Beautiful pictures...I love Ann's blog too...
Thanks ladies!
Deborah Ann, I wanted to leave a comment on your blog but couldn't figure out how. Loved the nature sounds!
love this post today--some of my favorite gifts are pictured: snail mail (ahhh, snail mail, how i love thee), and morning glories, and a market of fresh food and good faith, yes!!!
Now I am in a Lord of The Rings marathon kind of a mood lol, great mother daughter photo and the good faith pic of the money box is great. #213 a good reminder to think on the good the pure and the lovely.
Love the faith box ... As always a joy to splash around in thankfulness. Your blog, simply delightful.
Splashin' in His goodness,
Sara
I love the shadow kiss pic! :)
That IS beautiful snail mail! It is such a treat (and a rarity) to get mail like that. I love morning glories too . . gorgeous picture!
Love this Multitude Monday post. The pictures are perfect. I love all of them. especially our mommy daughter date picture. The shadow kisses one is great too ahhh they all are.
Morning glories were one of my first favorites too They're just kinda magical they way they open in the morning and close at night.
ah that's beautiful Jodi - i loved the pic out of the dark floor and the shadow kiss...fantastic!
Jodi, I've stopped by here a few times but wanted to say hi and thanks for the lovely photos and reminders of how the Father loves us. Natural light...an invitation to play...reminds me that I want to play some more before this summer ends!
Snail mail and natural light -- two of my favorite things!
mother-daughter dates -- gives me something to look forward to ...
I can't say enough about all of this post.
oh. wow.
thank you .
snail mail... shadow kisses... oh jodi. you've captured life here, in all of its glory.
Oh this list made me smile BIG! That IS a beautiful piece of snail mail.. I really must do more of that! Oh and to answer your question about my list... our friends, the Bjorks, made us a lovely dinner! :)
Lovely.
Your counting blessing posts always remind me to count mine. Beautiful photos, as ever. Refreshing to see the honesty box. Looks like it has a loose top, so you can even sort out your own change. Bless those people.
Jodi
Your words, and photos, express so well gratitude, graceful and gracious thoughts, words, and deeds. Beautiful moments you shared with us.
Cheers,
Joanny
That "good faith" part looked familiar. Then I realised it reminds me of one of my favourite second-hand bookshops. They reside in a cellar, and in the corridor updoors they set out boxes of books that come at 5 CZK a piece (the lowest price). You can either take them down to the cashier, or pay to a money box in the corridor. Among other things, I found two wonderful 1950s American cookbooks there. And I paid to the money box.
Things like that are certainly blessings.
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