In my life true-friendships have been sparce. I am not sure why.I have never really trusted men or women. Dad was strick and abusive. Mom did not come to my rescue for whatever reasons.God seeme to be restoring the desires of my heart to enjoy close friendships.Praying I am able to give abundantly to the realtionships God is blessing me with.

My youngest graduated from 8th grade. The school held a very nice ceremony. which seemed like alot for 8th grade.She won several awards including the art award and The Christian Character award. We were very proud. Tanya and carlos and the grands attended along with many from our church.Hard to believe our baby of 5 is off to high school this fall.Time flies…

Friday was a beautiful day for a walk along the lake. My dogs are so happy winter is behind us…for a few months. They have been stir crazy to get out. Upstate new york has no shortage of parks.We fully take advantage of them.We have short spring/summer seasons. As soon as the thermemter goes over 50 the ants come out of the woodworks..you see folks out and about.Over the winter it seems to be a ghost town.

Britt and abbey found a large rock to rest on.Abbey is our laid back sheltie.

Cody on the other hand wanted to say Hi to ever passer-by.

Cody stopped briefly…but he is about to run off to say hi to more children.

sunset….on another beautiful day!

A very peaceful mothers day! 

 This was truely a beautiful day. Brittney back from her mission trip. Russ relaxed after a good week at work. Perfect weather..and beautiful Lilacs!

Mothers day was a blast. My husband and daughter rock. They put so much into the day… I am blessed.

We walked the lilac festival, ate out and I opened present. I love elephants. They actually found an artist shop and found a very nice elphANt clock…I was very surprised.

Russ snaped this picture as I opened it.it is made of metal and hand painted,with trunk up ;of course!

Happy Easter….may all of your celebrations be blessed!

THE LAMB OF GOD

Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God
Who takes away our sin
He came the sinless Son of God
To cleanse our hearts within

He hung upon the blood-stained cross
Thinking of you and me
Dying like some hardened criminal
His body in agony

His blood flowed down from the cross
His body tormented with pain
He cried out to His Heavenly Father
But it seemed no answer came

People stood and jeered at Him
Mocking to the end
Who Jesus was and why He came
They couldn’t comprehend

Their hearts were indifferent to the Lord
Their consciences grew ever cold
His mother watched on – unable to bear it
As the sword pierced through her soul

As you try to grasp this picture
The pain that Christ went through
Remember that day you were on His mind
He endured it all for you

Just so you could know His love
And forgiveness for your sins
To know His resurrection power
And to have His life within

He cares that much about your life
He endured the cross for you
Like those who jeered, or those who loved
With Jesus – what will you do?

By M.S.Lowndes ~2006

The embodiment of Christ…what does that mean to us? any thoughts?Last night a group discussion about embodiment took my mind down many paths… embodiment carries an active sense. 

The action is what resonates with me.

It is not active in the sense of trying to accomplish something, but rather; active because it’s alive.

 It brings with it an intention to our daily routines. share your thoughts…

Gampy shows Roo the swans.

Beautiful night for a walk by the lake…

Tanya feeds the swans.

Everyone joins in the fun.

Sun starts to set.