Goodbye to Face Book

The year of 2019 is nearly gone and 2020 offers a clean slate with such promise.
Some of you may have noticed I am no longer on Face Book...that may be a little presumptuous on my part, I guess, thinking that anyone would notice my absence.
Anyway, the reasons I left FB, are not important, and I am glad to say, I have not missed it as I thought I would. Other than my family and friends, the only thing I really miss, is the opportunity to share my photos.
Then I remembered my blog, which I have rarely used lately.
I am going to try to more faithfully come here and post my photos, a few thoughts and lessons I am learning from the beauty of God's creation all around me.
So, here goes....

                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Of course, the Spring of any year is a good beginning.

My backyard flowers began to bloom, and that enticed the butterflies to come around.

                                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                                               It also begs for long walks in the park, just across the street from my home.

 

After a beautiful Spring, comes a warm a sunny Summer, 

when long time friends come to visit. I have always enjoyed a visit from Joan and Noel who now live in Virginia, but still remain close and precious friends.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Edward Hines Park, just a few miles from home is also a wonderful place to take my dog, Abby for a run....well, she walks more than runs these days, so that fits my lifestyle as well. The rolling hills, small streams and hidden trails make for great exploring.

           

Then it is Fall, another favorite time of year for me. The colors remind me how much God must love us, to give us so many different hues and blends. It could have all been blacks and greys, you know.

Fall is also a time to go to our cabin in Oscoda. I love sharing it with my friends, and one of my dear friends, is Annette. Annette and I met at Camp Barakel where we both served as volunteers in one of the kitchens. 

We also attended many ladies retreats there.

Christmas is a favorite holiday for me, for two reasons. First, because it is a celebration of Jesus birth...no matter what the world says, or how it tries to commercialize it. Jesus is God's gift to us, His Son.                                                                        

Second, it is a time of family, 

                                                                                   beautiful decorations,   

                  

  and good food!

                                              

And of course, the rest of  2019 was a really snowy Winter, which I also love. I figure if it is going to be Winter, it might as well snow!

Well, that's it for 2019.  I don't know what 2020 will hold, but God does, and as long as I know that, I am not worried.

Let me leave you with a favorite verse of mind from the book of Jeremiah.

"For I know the plans I have for you, 'says the Lord.' they are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."

Jeremiah 29:11

Can't get much better than that!