What’s a skill you consider basic, that most people don’t actually know how to do?
Listen
… in a crowd? Or
Do we really know how to listen? Or are we just thinking about what we’re gonna say next?
Listening is a basic skill that takes a lifetime to learn.
Are you a good listener?
Hugs from JanBeek
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.
We just had the most wonderful week with my cousin and his wife. Adrian & Laura were such fun to have around.
They are DeAngelis (my maiden name) “of angels” – apropos!!
They are spending a week in Yellowstone
We were privileged to watch the parade from dear friends, Roy & Barbara Washburn’s lovely place. Such gracious, generous people!
Wish you coulda joined us!
Hugs,
JanBeek
I posted this several years ago on this last day of June. It popped up on my reminders today. I decided it was worth posting again:
“There’s nothing like a tender touch to chase away the blues. You need someone who really cares – BEE the tender toucher!”
I hope you have a tendertoucher in your life!
Have a Tender Tuesday!
Love, JanBee
The gift of hospitality
Cannot be taken for granted
It’s a gift to be treasured
A gift that cannot be measured
and…
Tonight we’re headed to a Pittsburgh baseball game. So, stay tuned! I’ll be back!
Love, JanBeek
Our son, Ty in CA, and our daughter, De in Switzerland , combined forces and bought us a gift certificate for Mother’s Day to one of our favorite Bozeman, Montana restaurants: Dave’s Sushi. Today we used it with great delight!
Who do you think enjoyed theirs more??
Cheers! My Bliss roll was magnificent! But we both equally enjoyed the house red … a delightful blend.
Look at those sushi rolls again.
And we had enough left on our gift certificate to give Thomas , our terrific waiter, a nice tip.
Thank you, Thomas. Thank you, kids! We’re so glad you made me a mother!!
Now tomorrow we’re headed to Chattanooga. Stay tuned, my blogging friends. I’ll let you travel along vicariously.
We’re praying for warmer weather in Tennessee. It’s been a crazy May here in Montana. Today we had gray breezes, restless puffy clouds, snow, rain, and then bright sunny skies…. All within 5 hours in Bozeman. Crazy!!!
Hugs,
JanBeek
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!
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
This is Easter week
Each day’s a time to seek
Greater understanding of the death
And resurrection. Take a peek!
A peek at the message clear
That resonates throughout the year
About the joy and love we share
Living Christ’s legacy here.
Last Sunday’s sermon spoke
To all the tuned-in folk
I took notes (as I always do)
I am tethered to the Lord’s yoke.
The message really resonated with me.
Thank you, Brian Conklin, for your sermon’s artistry.
I hope my readers find it impactful, too.
Here it is for you, my friends, to see:
He is Risen, Indeed!
There are moments in life
When everything changes
Easter Sunday may have been
One of them for the disciples.
Climbing a mountain Easter morning
Was one of those moments – a struggle.
Reaching the summit, I could look down
The town below me was washed in sun.
The hope of a new year dawned
A dark, challenging climb gave way
To a carpet of wildflowers –
The sun washed over me, too.
Today God has opened a way for me.
He has created a turning point:
Death does not have the final word –
The empty tomb brings a transformation.
Jesus’ followers went from hope
To a time of fear and confusion.
Doubting, lives torn apart, they hid.
Weeping, they gathered in the Upper Room.
They didn’t believe the women who told them
“He has been revived! He’s alive!”
But when Jesus joined the disciples
And broke bread with them, they believed.
Do we believe or is it too dark?
Do we have unanswered questions?
Christ brings hope and transformation.
Believe! Step out! Death has lost its sting.
Amen?
… and love… every day!!
Hugs,
JanBeek
Hugs to You !!
Inspire to Love
Let the SonShine!
You inspire me to respond
Learning to Live; Living to Learn; Learning to Love; Living in Love
