Birds in Springtime -Postcard Friendship Friday #448

I love this postcard--bluebirds are my favorite bird.  I took this from my "cyber" collection, so there isn't a back to share with this one.

When I was a child bluebirds lived in the canyon.  These days the they can't be found there anymore.

I remember my siblings and I once found a bluebird nest lying on the old canyon road.  When we picked it up, three little bluebirds flew up and away into the trees.  I think I was about 11 years old.

One tiny bluebird came to visit my current home a couple of years ago--he decided to take a bath in the little pond next to the waterfall.  I was SO surprised to see the little fellow and felt I'd been blessed.

I am still ill.  If this doesn't get better, I'm heading to the doc.  Happy Postcard Friendship Friday and have a wonderful weekend, dear Friends. 

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You are Missed

I have noticed my overseas audience is missing.  They are my largest and I pray for the peoples of those lands with all my heart.

I wanted each of you to know you have been missed.

Does anyone know what the word on this postcard means? I wonder what language it is in?  Let me know if you have any ideas!

God bless you, dear ones.

Mad at a Thistle -Postcard Friendship Friday #341

I wonder what the thistle did to make that little Dwarf so upset!  lol  He sure is giving it a tongue lashing!  I would love to listen in as the butterfly fluttering overhead.  What a fun conversation that might be, eh?

There is still snow and ice on the ground, but the sun is shining brightly over all--it is a cold, crisp day.

I have enjoyed the snow so much.  We've had two storms come through--only about four inches each time, but ah, it has been beautiful.  I have had mixed feelings, though--how I would have loved to have shared the beauty of the snow with my Beloved.  Still--life is good and full.

Have a lovely week sweet Friends!  Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

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Blue Butterfly -Postcard Friendship Friday #333

This beautifully embossed postcard was given to me by my dear Friend Theresa.  Last Christmas she gave me a bag full of envelopes.  Each was labeled with things like, "If you are having a hard day," "When you are sad," and "Here's a Smile for Today."  I have treasured these envelopes--opening them one by one--only when I needed them most.

Yesterday was the four-year anniversary of my precious Daddy's passing into Heaven.  We call it his Heaven Day.  I was my Dad's eldest and a Daddy's girl.  I miss him dreadfully and I was having a really really bad day.  So I opened one of those envelopes and was blessed with such hope and sweetness--not only by the exquisite beauty of the postcard, but by the note she enclosed with it.

"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 

~1 Peter 5:7, The Bible

You are in my prayers.

What a dear blessing, to be reminded of the gift of prayer which surrounds me and to think upon the beauty and kindness of Him Who cares for me.  He is the God who understands my heart--who knows me better than anyone.  My Lord--my Shepherd, my Friend.

Have a lovely weekend, sweet Friends.  May you see sparkles of blessings throughout each day, and Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

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A Girl and Her Pal -Postcard Friendship Friday #325

This wonderful card was printed in the United States in 1975. A high school student, at the time, I received this from a pal I'd met at camp that summer.

I love the whimsical nature of the little girl hugging her bouquet of flowers and the cat's happy pursuit of the yellow butterfly. From her adorable dust-covered feet, one can tell she's been barefoot for most of the day.

This card brings back so many good memories. Long hot summers spent playing in the woods, chasing up the trees with my cats, building forts with my siblings and cousins. We truly had a wonderful, magical childhood.

I apologize for missing PFF last week.  I was dealing with a lot of pain that week and ended up visiting the hospital emergency room.  After the tests were evaluated, the ER doctor sent me to a surgeon for consultation on an immediate hip replacement.  I have been momentously distracted. I will try to have PFF up and running each week, but I may not be able to respond to your comments, if it is too close to when I have the surgery.

Please know how much I appreciate your visits.  I especially enjoy the comments you leave for me.  May God keep you close to His heart, dear Friends--Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

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Butterfly Baby -Postcard Friendship Friday #317

Hello, dear Friends.  I have been out of town and apologize for getting this posted a bit later than usual.  I hope your week has been wonderful.  I was visiting family in Oregon's great Columbia Gorge.  It was hot, but in the evening the wind would kick up and swoosh through the trees--and the crickets joined in for a lovely hootenanny. I love that part of Oregon--so different than here in the Valley.

Isn't this little girl a darling? I love her dress, and I adore her expression, which plainly says, "You have GOT to be kidding. Do I REALLY have to wear this?"

One gets the feeling she'd rather be wearing her overalls, down fishing at the waterhole with the boys. 

God bless you, sweet Friends and Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!
  
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Long and Happy Days be Thine -Postcard Friendship Friday #282

This wonderful postcard is from my cyber collection.  This lovely fairy obviously loves carnations, as do I.  she is so beautifully whimsical.  I adore fairytales and faeries.  Someday I shall write my very own fairytale.

  

Never be thy shadow less,

Never fail thy cheerfulness;

And, whatever lot be mine.

Long and happy days be thine.

Have a great weekend, dear Friends.  May God bless you with joy and laughter...strength, too.  Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

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Hearts and Butterflies -Guest Heart Thursday

Every week or so Dover Publishers sends me samples of the fabulous artwork and books they offer.  This illustration is a sample from one of their publications.  I have been a fan of Dover for almost 40 years.

This pen and ink has hearts hidden all throughout--just perfect for Guest Heart Thursday!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Butterfly Rides

I am not sure where I came across this image--it has been in my cyber collection for many years.  These days I credit and link back to where I find the images I love.  But back in the early days I didn't realize it was an important part of sharing ephemera.

I know--this is a Christmas card, but I just couldn't resist putting it up today.  Besides--does this look like a Christmas card to you?  I was surprised.

I've been watching the graceful flight of the butterflies in my garden.  In my mind's eye,  I can see the faeries who ride on their backs.  (grin)  I'm sure they look just like this.

I know, I know...I have a GREAT imagination!  Faeries--God's littlest angels.

Have a beautiful week everyone.

Butterfly and the Girl

This is some stationery Clytie and I used when we were younger.  This artistic style was very popular back in the 1960's.   I feel nostalgic when I see it!

Today is so rainy and soggy, I thought the contrast to the dark clouds with the sunny brightness of this happy image might bring a little cheer!

Have a wonderful rest of the week!

Mum's Amazing Birthday

It is our darling Mumsie's birthday today! 

Mum had six children--which meant she endured teenagers in her home for well over 20 years. 

My youngest sister was born when I was 14! 

Now that I'm a Mom, I am SO appreciative of all she did for us

and the sheer magnitude of what it must have taken to take care of all of us. 

I remember for years and years
Mumsie would doodle 41 inside a heart. 

She always said something amazing
was going to happen on her 41st birthday! 

And it did.

Mount St. Helen's blew her top!

It would make her smile
if you'd all pop on over to wish her a
Happy Birthday

at Everybody Loves a Story today!

Of Flowers and Butterflies -Postcard Friendship Friday

There is a part of me which constantly seeks beauty in life. This morning with its grey skies and tossings of yellow leaves amidst blowing rain, seemed to need a flower or two--and the butterfly made it perfect.

Happy Postcard Friendship  Friday!