Cross and Creation

A good friend of mine took this picture and shared it with me. Wow!

Don't you just love the "sudtle" messages He sends.

Takin joy. Takin peace. (Thanks, John!)

Media turnoff

The six o'clock news offers a litany of war, corruption, greed and trouble. The same holds true for the newspapers and radio. I struggle understanding people becoming "addicted" to the current trial on TV. I believe it is important to know what's happening in the world but you also need time to listen to your spirit. Ration your media exposure. Instead of watching TV, spend time in prayer and meditation. Let the silence soothe you. Finish a neglected project. Give yourself quiet time for communion with God.

Monsoon

Monsoons, or rainy seasons, are a shift in wind direction which causes excessive rainfall. Yup, we are having a monsoon. Flash flooding in Creston (25 miles north of us) last night, water was a foot high over roads. The Grand River is just east of us about 1/2 mile but fortunately we are uphill from it. The whole southwestern part of Iowa is under a constant flood watch not just because of the rain but also the Missouri River. According to our weather forecasters the sun is to shine tomorrow. A welcome blessing as my garden looks pretty sad right now. We have been getting rainfall almost every day, and looking up at the sky, we often see it dominated by dark foreboding clouds. But as with all things, we welcome the rainy season, as we know a dry time will come.

Final day for fair projects

This is it, the last day to get those projects done for fair! I remember those days from when I was in 4-H but I don't remember getting to do all these cool things my granddaughters are experiencing! For me it was a cooking project and a sewing project but the most time was spent on our calves. I also showed horses so additional time there. No one in my immediate family had any sewing experience so I am thankful I learned all that I did. My paternal grandmother sewed, crocheted and embroidered and I learned from her also. I remember it was difficult at times as she was left handed. She loved horses as much as I did so I never complained because in my world she was the best. Still to this day I think of her at times when I am out in the buggy or handstitching a project. I wonder what memories I am leaving for my grandchildren. I hope they include to always be kind, not to judge, make do with what you have and to take joy and seek peace in each and every day.