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We should revive a long ago custom…Decoration Day was borne of the desire to honour fallen War Between the State soldiers. On 5 May 1868, General John Logan, said, “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late…
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“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine owner understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” ~ Proverbs 3:5-6 ~ ” Be intentional.” “If you don’t become the ocean, you’ll be seasick every day.” ~ Leonard Cohen ~ “Don’t wish me happiness I don’t expect to be happy all…
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Some years ago, ML, a dear friend of decades, traveled to London. While there, she bought this small bell, designed to be worn by a sheep or goat. When she returned home, she presented me with this little treasure and said, “I wasn’t sure if you had an animal bell…”. No, I didn’t but she started me on the way…
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“The LORD will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest.” ~ Psalm 85:12 ~ What to plant in your garden: Plant three rows of squash: 1. Squash gossip – James 3:6 2. Squash criticism – Matthew 7:4 3. Squash indifference – Matthew 22:5 Plant three rows of peas: 1. Purity – II Corinthians 7:1 2….
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“For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” ~ Esther 4:14 ~ “What if I am a woman? is not the God of ancient…
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Don’t you agree? Blessings ~ the promotion ceased ~
~ Sandra and Dave in Russia ~ The room was always too crowded until you walked in, love as strong as death. Dear Readers – if you read this post, you know Thistle Cove Farm is for sale. Yes, it’s true although it’s an unhappy truth. Thankfully, God gave me another birthday last month as well as the determination to…
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~ old walnut tree ~ “But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may do it. See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil in that I command you to day to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, …
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~ TCF, seen from hilltop across Rt. 608 ~ Yes, it’s true; Thistle Cove Farm was listed on the Wall St. Journal print edition, yesterday morning and on their on-line edition, here. For more photos and information, please visit here. Southwest VA has, according to an ag agent, one of the three finest grazing in the world. Kentucky and Argentina…
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The last couple of weeks have been full and interesting. There’s been a spring blizzard where the snow struck the valley ground and melted, almost immediately upon impact, but hung around on upper levels. There have been lashings of rain where I couldn’t see much in front of me and the roads were three inches deep in water. There’s been…
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“This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.” ~ Psalm 118:24 ~ “Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are. Let me learn from you, love you, savor you, bless you before you depart. Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow. Let…
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