Home & Homestead Living
~ the flock at Thistle Cove Farm ~ “The righteous care for their animals.” ~ Proverbs 15:5 ~ My apologies: the above verse is found at Proverbs 12:10 NIVand says, in full, “the righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.” “God loved the birds and invented trees. Man loved the…
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~ two days ago ~ We’ve had a few days of wild weather here lately; from 60+ degree days to single digit wind chills, six inches of snow and now high winds of 50 mph and lashing rain. If you don’t like the weather, just wait a bit and something else will be along…shortly! Days are taken up with trying…
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~ March 6, 2011 snowstorm ~ “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” ~ Proverbs 27:17 ~ “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” ~ Isaac Newton ~ “Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.” ~ Alexander the Great ~ “A group…
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~ Sam, ‘herding’ sheep ~ “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with…
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~ Sadie, ever watchful ~ There’s more than one thing fabulous about living in the Cove but, in the above photo, I love how the clouds threaten the mountain with darkness. Yesterday, it never rained but, all day long, clouds would sweep over the valley, from every direction, and then sweep out again. I had this visual of the Archangel…
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~ O What A Beautiful Morning… ~ The wind has been fierce but, today, the sun is shining and it’s another perfect day at Thistle Cove Farm. No, of course not, life isn’t perfect but the day is and, in between all the home health visits, we’re enjoying it fully. I really want to put up a new photo header,…
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~ morning at home ~ Since this journey has begun, Dave and I have picked up the jargon of hospitals, doctors and nurses. It’s been of great help as, quite often, it felt we were speaking different languages. I wouldn’t wish what Dave, nor I, have been through on my worst enemy and in the interest of self-preservation, I’m giving…
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~ Samuel Shepherd ~ “To keep God’s door I am not fit. I would not ask for more Than this – To stand or sit Upon the threshold of God’s House… To wait and watch The gladness on the face of those That are within: Sometimes to catch A glimpse or trace of those I love the best, and know…
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~ full snow moon ~ Sooooo much news…to begin, Antmee won the embroidered pink elephant and Jacque won the cup, lid and saucer. Lisa, A Whimsical Bohemian, has done it again! What a fabulous time was OWOH2011 and I’m happy to have taken part four out of five years. Lisa is retiring the OWOH name, asking no one use it…
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~ heART ~ ** Love One Another ** Blessings ~ love ~ each other ~ Soli Deo Gloria, Sandra
~ stark beauty ~ “For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand, and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” ~ Isaiah 41:13 ~ “I Take Thy hand, and fears grow still Behold Thy face, and doubts remove Who would not yield his wavering will To perfect Truth and boundless Love!”…
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