The Portion of my Inheritance

I left for Hungary with tomatoes bursting on the vines. I was sure that they would be ready while I was away.

I was surprised when I returned home and Martin presented to me  the most beautiful tomatoes we have ever harvested.

Delighted with our crop I could not wait until I could put our treasures to good use.

One of my favorite things about summer time is fresh salsa! 

So we gathered our tomatoes, picked the last of our purple onions and started the process of chopping and mixing.

Perfection!!

You have multiplied the nation and increased its joy; They rejoice before You according to the joy of harvest, As men rejoice when they divide the spoil.  Isaiah 9:3

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He gives rain on the earth, and sends waters on the field. Job 5:10

For He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth; Likewise to the gentle rain and the heavy rain of His strength.  Job 37:6

God thunders marvelously with His voice; He does great things which we cannot comprehend. Job 37:5

Who covers the heavens with clouds, Who prepares rain for the earth. Ps. 148:8

You crown the year with goodness and Your paths drip with abundance.  Ps 65:11

You, O God, sent a plentiful rain.  Ps. 68:8

You will show me the path of life, in Your presence is fullness of joy.  Ps. 16:11

Delight yourself also in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Ps. 37:4

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So .  .  .

I’m just going to go ahead and put it out there. No more looking over my shoulder to see who’s there, because a true blue Texan would hang me up by my boot straps just for uttering the words. 

Even after 32 years, Yankee blood runs thick red through my veins and my true blue Texan family and friends shake their heads at me and they warn me good.  

“Shhhhhh! Don’t say it out loud!! Don’t even think it, cause they’ll know!”

Living in Texas land, where the heat sears your skin just by peeking through the drapes, and your sweat evaporates before you get to the end of the driveway. Yes, it’s all about the heat here and most Texans love it.

But this winter has brought on a wonderful (in my opinion) surprise! We are on our second freeze, with big thick chunks of snow and EVERYTHING!! Just iced in! And this Yankee heart is thrilled by the sight of it. White covered ground, a blazing fire in the fireplace, warm oven, chili smothered with cheese and onions, sweat shirts and sweaters. Need I say more?

I LOVE THIS WEATHER!! 

There, it is finally out and I feel wonderfully relieved!!!        

He gives snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes  Psalm 147:16

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She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands.  Proverbs 31:13

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 A dear friend lost her husband. He had suffered long and hard for many years and the watching of the pain and torment has ended. His face told of the long awaited peace.              

I return home after the funeral and my mind turned it over and over.          

The scent of Jesus lay thick and heavy as I entered the room where her husband lay. And as each visitor approached her, Jesus oozed out of her, spilling out onto the ones who came to comfort her, but instead were filled with His presence and blessings.         

Her words landed on their ears as a sweet sacrifice to her Lord, assuring them that her strength was in the Lord and she knew she was in His hands. 

And through the pain and the tears of her loss, His joy radiated out of her like a blinding light for all to see. Her Lord was glorified here.

She knew that God’s perfect healing was now upon him as she said a final good by to her beloved of 45 years.

The Lord will guide you continually, watering your life when you are dry and keeping you healthy too. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring. Is 58:11

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My beautiful friend Tish has a gorgeous view from her back door!     

It is inviting and it draws you in, biding you to come and sit. 

The atmosphere is one of serenity and peace . . . 

and His presence has cast a shadow over her dwelling!       

I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Psalm 61:3

Keep me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me under the shadow of Your wings.  Psalm 17:8

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I had an amazing time school clothes shopping with my girls!             

Smelling perfume and checking out the awesome jewelry.          

Then . . . lunch at Sweet Basil!

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy.  Philippians 1:3-4

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I have been seeing signs of them for weeks now. The tell tale signs of those little prehistoric looking critters that leave trails of dirt and holes throughout our yard. Their work is done in the night, in the dark where they will not been seen, but there is no mistaken that they have surely been here. 

Then, in broad daylight I saw them! Not just one, or two . . .  . but three!

Armadillos!

They were hard at work and they seemed oblivious to my even being there.

They were digging holes faster than I could snap a picture, then they would move a little and dig some more.  

I tried to shoo them off, but they would not budge.

I followed them around for a few minutes, then left them to their business.

And I swear . . . one little guy even stopped long enough to pose for me.

He gives to the beast its food, and to the young ravens that cry.  Psalm 147:9

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