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Change

“Change is a powerful, sacred force… The transitioning landscape is a testament to the Creator’s steady hand in a chaotic world.” (A quote from today’s devotional in These Days)

The snow capped mountains soon give way to barren mountain tops … but each season has a beauty of its own.
“The environment is a living sanctuary…”
In sunshine or rain, give thanks for the natural world’s beauty.

“The psalmists frequently personify the natural world, giving mountains, forests and seas anthropomorphic attributes…”

The trees clapped their hands!

The hills were singing 🎵

Photo by Simon Matzinger on Pexels.com

The Lord reminds us we are new every morning! Embrace change!

Happy Autumn to you, my friends. Embrace the day. May the majesty of the natural world remind us all that God is in control. Breathe deeply in the holy refuge of creation.

Amen?

Love, JanBeek

Pinch Me

We say, “Pinch me” when we see something too beautiful or experience something too wonderful to be real. Yesterday I needed you to pinch me more than once.

A great day and I wish you coulda joined me.

Beautiful Madison Range

Clouds over Jack Creek Canyon & Big Sky
Breathtaking!

Such a gorgeous evening to sit out on the deck!

Come sit a spell with me!

Love, JanBeek

I Love Montana!

The view from our back patio

We are so blessed! Have you watched the Netflix series called “The Madison”? Much of that was filmed right here in our fly fishing Mecca: Ennis.

The Madison
Bob with our buddy, Charley… great fishing!
That’s our Madison Valley. See why many refer to our area as “Big Sky Country”?

Yes, we love Montana! Such a wonderful place to live. Come visit!

Love,

Janbeek (& Bob)

Flowers Flowers Flowers

Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh, PA
Here I am… ready to tour this beautiful exhibit.
The theme is Alice in Wonderland
Amazing displays!
Gorgeous displays
Time for a rest. Lots of walking!
Some glass art still on display from the Chuhuly (sp?)
exhibit
Thanks to my niece, Jodie, for her gracious hospitality!
Many fascinating flowers!
Wish you could have seen these in person with us!

Thanks for traveling with me vicariously!

Love, JanBeek

Snow!!

Yay!! Today’s snow is an answer to prayer. We have desperately needed the moisture. Isn’t it beautiful?

That’s our house behind the snow-laden trees.

And our Kenny absolutely loves it!

Crazy pup!!

Have a beautiful Thursday afternoon/evening, my friends.

I attended an art workshop this week. We all painted butterflies. 🦋 Mine’s not as good as I had hoped, but I had fun doing it. That’s what counts, right?

Love, JanBeek

Wonderful Wordless Wednesday

Love, JanBeek 🥰

Gorgeous CA Coast

It was an extra 6 hour drive – stressful in torrential rains, but well worth it to be able to spend time at Carmel by the Sea and experience the Asilomar coast. Sooo beautiful!

We lucked out- a break in the storm!

Don’t know what that white is…

Don’t know what that black spot is!

I know what that smudge on the left is… my thumb!
The waves were crashing, the clouds parted , and we marveled at the fresh ocean air and gorgeous vistas.
And headed back to our son’s in Placerville, the rain was heavy and the traffic was crazy. There was a terrible accident that delayed us awhile – all lanes closed. But on our way again, God sent this reassurance:
A full rainbow with a break in the rain for about 15 reassuring minutes!!

God is good! Now, a safe drive to Sacramento airport early tomorrow- and I’ll see you back in Montana.

Kenny will be waiting for us. But will he want to come home? I don’t know. He’s had a wonderful 3 weeks with his Rover dog sitter. Thank you, Jenna.
Happy New Year.

Love, JanBeek

Beginning ‘24 in CA

While it snows in Montana, we bask in gorgeous CA sunshine with family & friends!Just right temps!

It’s a great way to welcome the new year!

God is good! Life is wonderful! After celebrating Bob’s 85th birthday with his two brothers and their wives, we are now with dear friends here in Pebble Beach for a few days.

Last week this part of the 17 Mile Drive in Carmel/Monterey was closed due to high tides. Open now, we are soaking up the beauty!

Yesterday we went wine tasting in Carmel with Alan & Ingrid. Such fun!

Today we’re headed for the Monterey Aquarium. Stay tuned! I’ll be back!

How has your 2024 begun?

Did you go to church to begin the year? Have you thanked God for your new day!? Please do!

Cherish family!

Shine the light of love and spread the gift of peace wherever you go! God bless you!

Love ❤️ JanBeek

Something Good

Something wonderful
Something good
All God’s blessings
Not always understood

Keeping eyes open
For ways we are blessed
Sometimes they come to us
In difficult tests

brown and white bear plush toy
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

The blog I accidentally deleted
Explained how this teddy bear
With all its bandaged boo-boos
Hid triumphant scars under there

Something good happens
When healing of wounds is complete
I hope something good happens
Today to you and those you meet

Storm clouds may come and gather
You might anticipate a growing storm
But God will send you rainbows
And the sun to keep you warm

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God will send you beauty
In the skies and on the land
Look for His surprises everywhere
Many of them really are quite grand

It’s hunting season here in Montana
So the deer and antelope are convinced
If they come here to our yard
They’re protected as if they’re fenced

Something good happened here today
The doe and the buck stuck around
I enjoyed their company – you would, too
Shhh… don’t scare them. Don’t make a sound!

They see me; they hear my steps
Off they go – but they’ll return
Good things happen here
You’re safe, my friends. Come and learn!

photo of a deer midair
Photo by Filip Nasaly on Pexels.com

What can we learn from our animals?
Go where you’re protected and free
I’ll watch out for your best interests
And I bet you’ll watch out for me

God has blessed you, I know
What’s something good
that happened to you today?
Did you thank God for it? (I knew you would!)

Love,
JanBeek


I’ve always loved the song,
“Something Beautiful.”
If you have time,
click on it here
and enjoy this beautiful music.

It’s “Something Good” for you today!!