Falls Park, Post Falls

As the Falls rapidly rush their water over the rocks, the mist sprays up on the rock walls, trees, and power poles, creating an incredible scene of ice.  I am thankful I was able to take in these scenes before the weather warms up this weekend.  

Needing Some Rest

Do you ever have those times when you get so busy that you don't even get time to sit down until you fall down sometime in the evening, and then, you think, I don't think I can get back up because I am too tired?  You know, those times where you meet yourself coming and going out of your door, and you are so hurried, you can't always remember which way you were going?  That has been my life the past few days, and I must admit, I am very tired today.  Today I have a few things I have to do, but not as bad as the past several days.  I know I need to take time to just be still.  God tells us to be still.  We can't hear Him if we are constantly running.  I have spent time with God in my car, listening to some great music and our pastor's message from last week which was so good, it takes a lot of time to digest it all. 


Today, I am hoping to start to slow things down at least a tiny bit.  I made it on here to blog, so that is a start.  What are you struggling with this week?  My prayers for all who come here are that you can find peace and comfort through Christ this day.  He offers it to us as a free gift, we just have to take His gift and find rest in Him.




  “Be still, and know that I am God!

     I will be honored by every nation.
      I will be honored throughout the world.”

           Psalm 46:10 (New Living Translation)

Living Anthem - How Beautiful the Cross

Infected With A Fever

Last week, I was infected with a fever of the worst kind to get in January.  It's the kind that hangs on for a long time, at least another couple months.  It starts to go away, but then a cold spell comes along, and it starts all over.  The only cure for this fever of mine is sunshine, warmth, and playing in the dirt.  I have a severe case of Spring fever, you see.

A few days ago, our winter wonderland thawed and Spring-like weather took over the area.  Until that time, I was dealing ok with winter, and actually enjoying the beauty in the white, fluffy snow.  Once the 50 degree weather hit and all the snow melted off my flowerbeds, my mind started to daydream about my garden, flowers, and warmth.  I quickly replaced thoughts of snowshoeing with thoughts of digging in the dirt.  However, since I have lived in the Northwest for 35 years now, my mind kept reminding me that it was only mid-January.  I did my best to quiet that voice, and pretend that Spring was just around the corner.  Well, yesterday the temps never rose above 25.  The sun was out, so it was beautiful, but very chilly.  Today we have received four inches of snow.  My Spring dreaming has been squashed.  I did buy some seeds yesterday while in the store.  I still need many more, but it's a start to my collect, as I hope for a much better growing season than last year.  I had a friend with me while I went shopping who thought I was crazy for buying seeds in January. He is only 19, so I explained that some seeds need to be started before too long, plus they were on sale, plus I have a huge case of cabin fever and want to plant!  He just shook his head and laughed at me.  As I look at the snow covered landscape today, I probably agree.  

I think we all need those type of dreams this time of year, as the weather goes from Winter to Spring, Winter to Spring, and messes with our minds.  Every time I drive by the local lumber yard, I look at the greenhouses, and wish they were a little cheaper, and came with a heating unit, so I could put one outside by back door.  It would be a nice cure to the Spring fever that has infected me this past week.  But, for now, I guess I will just keep looking at my seed catalogs and dreaming of my garden, fresh veggies, beautiful flowers, butterflies, warm sunshine.  If you, like me, are struggling with the fever, maybe these pictures will help.  

This Little Light of Mine

I have been out of town for a few days, so need to play a little catch up around here.  I will post later this week.  For now, I hope you enjoy this video, and that God touches your heart while you listen to it.  

More Winter Scenes

Our trek around the Coeur d'Alene area brought us to many beautiful sights.  We found icicles dancing over creeks, partially frozen waterfalls with beautiful sheets of ice draping over the top of the streaming water, trees draped in snow, still waters that gave off perfect reflections, wildlife, and stunning sunsets.  Everywhere we went, we saw God's artistic hand sweep across the landscape.  

Winter Along The Pend Oreille River

Winter Scenes along the Pend Oreille River