Time to Climb
We did it! Couldn’t look at that boathouse and not experience it!!
Meantime, Marcie sat up there and watched us.
Such a pretty day in SoddyDaisy, TN
Wish you were here!
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Such a pretty day in SoddyDaisy, TN
Friends in Chattanooga
Visiting Marcie meant being able to share time with her daughter Stacey,
son-in-law Jeff, & grandchildren. Such a privilege!
Jeff & Marcie showed us around the area and treated us like royalty.
Stacey & Jeff treated us to dinner in their lovely home! We feel totally loved!
What a treat to travel up to Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain and see the homes & vistas up there!
Thanks for traveling vicariously with us…
See ya tomorrow.
Love,
JanBeek
Help!
We live in a beautiful place with a beautiful view and wonderful neighbors.
Our property has about 4 acres and in the center of those is where our house sits surrounded by 13 evergreen trees.
The lawn and trees require a lot of care to keep the trees healthy year round and the sprinkler system working in the spring, summer and fall.
This is the time of year when turning the sprinklers back on and repairing broken ones and adjusting the direction of the water’s flow has to happen.
We couldn’t possibly do all this by ourselves.
Thank God for the helpful guys in our “hood” who volunteer their services annually because without their help, I’m sure we would find it very difficult to live here!
Beautiful Springtime
This is National Poetry Month according to BlueMountain e-cards. So, let’s get started:
They are first to hail the season
The slightest bit of sunshine
Gives us hope … and they’re the reason
Popping out of barren ground
They’re ready to add cheer
Wherever they are found
Their faces bring lots of smiles
Whenever I look at them
Joy radiates for miles
Add cheer whoever they are
No matter where those flowers bloom
Whether near to us or far
And send photos to your friends
They’ll gratefully receive them
From now to when spring ends.
God bless you!
Have a happy springtime day!
Love, JanBeek
What Do You Seek?
{{{Donna}}} posted this on her blog 6 years ago at https://thefathersfeet.wordpress.com/ She quoted Matthew … and I decided to repost this today to follow up on my post from yesterday where I explored the subject of seeking happiness. What are you seeking? {{{Donna}}} chose this:
Matthew 6:33-34 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. … Each day has enough trouble of its own… Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live … So don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will have its own worries. … “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself.”
I asked Donna, “Do you know that song?”
She replied, “I do!” and then she sent me the song she was singing.
Here’s the one I was singing:
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God…”
early morning squished head!!
What is it you seek?
Is it the Kingdom of God?
Let’s pursue God first.
What are “all these things”? The scripture was referring to food and clothing… the basics… and reminding us how God takes care of the birds and the lilies of the field.
When I pursue the Kingdom of God and His righteousness,
I am seeking His wisdom.
I am seeking the peace that only He can give.
I am seeking understanding
and the deep compassion
that God’s Son taught us.
I am seeking to exemplify His love ❤️
and the joy that comes with Trust in His Promises.
🙏🏽 I seek His righteousness
so that I may exhibit greater patience,
kindness,
gentleness,
and goodness.
Seek Ye first the kingdom of God … and all these things will be given unto you.
Romans 12:2
“Do not be conformed to this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your minds,
so that you may discern what is the will of God –
what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Pray for discernment
I love the Lord’s perfect will
Freckles and lashes!!
Hah!!
Do not let the world
Trick you into seeking pride –
It’s a dead-end street.
Do not let the world
Trick you into seeking wealth –
Not in hoarded coins.
Do not let the world
Tell you what to dream about –
Look in God’s Word.
Let the Son set you free.
You shall know the Truth
And the Truth shall set you free.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
In all your ways acknowledge Him.
I pray for you, my friend…
For your health, happiness, safety,
And for God to guide you in His Way.
God bless you!
See you tomorrow.
Love,
JanBeek
Five Ways to Have Fun
List five things you do for fun.
5) Visiting with my dear hubby (Bionic Bob) and appreciating his recent improved hearing due to his cochlear implant
Love, JanBeek
Wonderful Family Time
The end of 2025
Found us loving life
Spending it with family
Avoiding stress and strife
All should be so blessed
To have such happy love
We don’t take it for granted
Such love is from above!
Love, JanBeek
Sit a Spell
The bench is waiting
Make a picnic lunch and come
You’re good company
Look for me to join
With you and a few good friends
Cherish the friendships
Come and sit a spell
We don’t need to be hurried
Feel how love abounds
Let’s talk about love
I’ve read “Love Walked Among Us”
Paul Miller is great
What are you reading?
Let’s share a “Book Talk” today
Come and sit a spell
Hugs,
JanBeek
Six Sentence Story
I discovered a new challenge. From inlinkz, there is a weekly invitation to write a “Six Sentence Story.” Each week the word prompt that must be included changes. This week it is the word NEED.
Here is my 6 sentences to go to the “Blog Hop” –
Take my hand, I’m a stranger in Paradise.
I’m lost in a Wonderland.
It’s just being with you.
Tell me everything will be alright.
I need to know that’s true!
Love from
JanBeek
I Can Stay in Touch
I can stay in touch
Though miles separate us
Thanks to internet
I can stay in touch
Thanks to the power of prayer
I feel close to you
I can stay in touch
Using WhatsApp on my phone
It is a great tool
When I stay in touch
With the help of my iPhone
Distance disappears
I can stay in touch
Across wide, long, deep spaces
Nothing can stop me
You can stay in touch
Through the power of WordPress
Come on, write to me!
I’ll write back to you
You are not too far away
We can stay in touch!
Cheers, my friends!
Hugs,
JanBeek
