Aminals and Fruit Bearers

The song "Black Horse and a Cherry Tree" by KT Tunstall had my mind wandering today...

What about ________ & _______ ?


a big brown bear and a berry bush
a kowala bear and a kiwi tree
a panda bear and a bamboo plant

hmmm...kind of in a rut with this

a large red dog and a lemon tree
a rogue white cat and a catnip plant

a small grey mouse and a green bean bush


Ahhh...the joys of being lyrical. :o)

Gratitude

I have been whelmed the past few days with a deep sense of gratitude for many blessing that I have experienced, heard of and recognized in our family. A moment to say hearfelt thanks to our Father who with lovingkindness keeps watch over us.

I am thankful for a flourishing year for our Emma and for the preservation and restoration of our dear Lauriann.

I am thankful for the joys of getting to know our Andrew.

I am thankful for the fabulous, though brief, opportunity to reunion with all who could attend.

I am thankful for the delight in reconnecting with Tara.

I am thankful for the safety, health and tender mercy shown for Ashley and Brighton.

I am thankful for the compassion and competence of those working with my mum.

I am thankful for the perfectly answered prayers on Bruce's behalf.

I am thankful for all the other countless ways in which prayers, fasting, sincere wishes, long pondering, and heartfelt desires have been considered and blessed for each member of this far-flung clan.

Today, I am grateful.

Holmes sonnet

I thought this sonnet, set to one of my favorite traditional English tunes and arranged by Mack Wilberg was a beautiful addition to my day this morning, so wanted to share the thoughtful words of thanks.

Thou Gracious God, Whose Mercy Lends
~ Oliver Wendell Holmes

Thou gracious God, whose mercy lends
the light of home, the smile of friends,
our gathered flock thine arms enfold
as in the peaceful days of old.

Wilt thou not hear us while we raise
in sweet accord of solemn praise
the voices that have mingled long
in joyous flow of mirth and song?

For all the blessings life has brought,
for all its sorrowing hours have taught,
for all we mourn, for all we keep,
the hands we clasp, the loved that sleep.

The noontide sunshine of the past,
these brief, bright moments fading fast,
the stars that gild our darkening years,
the twilight ray from holier spheres.

We thank thee, Father; let thy grace
our loving circle still embrace,
thy mercy shed its heavenly store,
thy peace be with us evermore.

Nice reason

Posting a blog for the express pupose of "getting in on the action." Hmmm...

Not that much rambling around in my head this day that I haven't already addressed in written form elsewhere...perhaps I should plaigerize myself and post those thoughts here, or perhaps I will simply post this opening meandering and see what happens from here.

Ahhh...choice and a beautiful day...what could be better for a Sunday afternoon wander?