The life that surrounds me on Pollywog Creek - the birds and insects and pond and trees and the way the sunlight glows brilliantly through the light summer fog - are predictable and seemingly unchanging from year to year. Except for the summers with August hurricanes, August looks much the same year after year. Wet and green. I expect little else...
...but the events of the day are much less predictable.
What I thought would be a quiet day at home - a few minor chores and generous time for reading and writing - evolved into a series of "crisis" interventions, engaging conversations and most of the day away from home.
The question was asked, "Did your day unfold as you expected?" and my answer was "yes and no," because I've come to "expect the unexpected."
"For I the Lord do not change..." Malachi 3:6a "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change." James 1:17
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Welcome back from the conference. I know you had a wonderful and renewing time.
I like the photos of the evergreen tree. Can't decide if it is Spruce or Cedar.
Mama Bear
even the birthstone-peridot is green. As well as the color of my daughters eyes, she was born in august. nice observation.
A beautiful post, dear friend. I pray everything is alright.
Love and Hugs,
Cathy
You know, I had to drive through the country today. I couldn't believe all the shades of green. And of course started thinking of how I could capture that in a quilt, lol. It's a sickness!
I hope and pray everything is all right. Love you to.
And that I would respond well, predictable or not.
Beautiful photos and message... hitting home today. Meems
What a delightful little spot in blog land!
I love green! It's my favorite color! And thank you for the Bible lesson to go with it. I remember when we spent 4 weeks out in Nevada and Arizona. We drove straight back. After 2.5 days of riding in the car, I awoke from a doze to GREEN! I will never forget the feeling. I'm so glad God didn't call me to live in the desert.
I think it is very healthy to expect, and to look for, the unexpected. Good post.
Beautiful! I came over here from Holy Experience. August is my birth month, and in this new country of mine (Ukraine), it's anything but green. Now that we've moved on into a new month, the green is coming, but last month I had a hard time finding that beautiful color. Thanks for sharing yours!
very relaxing
I like the photos of the evergreen tree. Can't decide if it is Spruce or Cedar.
I've come to expect the unexpected too.
:)
Beautiful words and pictures.
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