Where's the Song?

Does a bird really need special seed in order to sing prettier, louder? There are alot of birds who live around here or they are just hangin' around 'til it's time to move on. They sure do sound happy! Maybe it IS because of the seed we put in the feeders! Or maybe they are simply, happy, normal birds; satisfied with the life they live, knowing that they will eat, drink, fly and do whatever birds do. Whatever happens, happens. God loves the birds. He created them. He loves me/us even more and takes care of our needs as He wants. I love my Lord and want to trust Him and His will! But I am again going through a difficult time of accepting things the way they are. Money is really tight. Hubby hasn't worked in three weeks because his work opportunity buddy won't need him 'til this next week. We helped send our teens to their "mission trip to Skid Row" and a Youth conference in L.A. Soon, school registration will hit us with a $200.00 cost. I wonder if they offer scholarship money to sign your kids up for school?!? ( : We really need a new roof and gutters. A bit of flooring. That's just the vital stuff. People from church keep calling my husband wanting him to help them with projects, which most of the time he does. We feel like now, WE need help and nobody is here to help. We have also been recently taken advantage of by people who are both earning good money. They kind of conned us into having to literally go the extra mile, which means things got tighter for us. So, life is not fair. Life is tough. Life makes me cry. Life makes me want to sleep it away. Where is my seed? Where is my song? The name of the Lord, my King Jesus is where I receive the will to keep going, singing, hoping, praying, and even stretching my neck to look on the bright side. HE is my song.

Cold Snap!

All of a sudden, the weather became wintery and our monster in the wall gas coleman heater ceased to heat! Outside, the purple sage, red salvia and my beautiful basil have all gone into hysteric mode. It's pathetic looking out there! The elm trees are losing their leaves; therefore we are losing some of our much coveted privacy from the nosy neighbors! But my mind and the joy I am given through my belief in Christ will not be dashed into the cold, hard ground. God is faithful and will always take care of us. There is such a warmth and peace in that!

Looking for Fall

I went searching for Fall in my backyard yesterday and found a few items that would qualify. Tiny acorns from the oak bush, the dried yellow petals from my Kerria bush, and a few wildflowers. Not to mention brilliant sunshine against the vivid blue autumn sky. Within the next few weeks I know that I will be smelling the delicious aroma of smoke that drifts around in the air, coming from the homes with wood burning stoves and fireplaces. The air will become a bit snippy and crackly. I absolutely love Fall!