Peace on Earth - in June

I feel so blessed to live in the country. As I was talking to the LORD today, I expressed my gratitude for the many blessings He has bestowed on me and my family. It seems to me that the world is falling apart all around me. But, in my little part of the world, here in small-town America, I am at peace. He is in control. Amen.

My husband worked hard today in the yard, mowing, weed-eating, bush-hogging on a part of the property we rarely go on. As I brought him a glass of cold water, the FedEx truck pulled in the driveway across the street. He said warmly that he had a package for us. I looked at my husband. I hadn't ordered anything. Neither had he.... How surprised we were to find that it was a package from our son, who is away at boot camp/AIT training. We smiled at each other and I quickly opened the package. It was a blanket with the military emblem for the MOS he had chosen and 2 dog tags - one for Mom and one for Dad. Truly - the LORD knew I needed that today and I thank Him for impressing upon our sweet son to send these to us.

Here is our dog wallowing on the freshly-mowed grass.

Some pretty flowers are blooming on the bushes in front of our front porch. Some are purple and others are white.

Here is a little plastic bin we have on our porch with outdoor play things. I miss those days when both of my children were at home and young enough to want to play with mama outdoors. *Sigh*...enjoy your children when they're young. Time flies so fast.

I purchased this fun, colorful container set at a local Family Dollar store.

For dinner tonight, at my husband's request, I made salmon patties. Mmmm...together with a glass of iced tea, it was wonderful. ;)

John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.