God has given us
these times of Joy.
Psalm 81:4
Let me enjoy this late-summer day
of my heart while the leaves
are still green and I won't look so close
as to see that first tint
of pale yellow slowly creep in.
I will cease endless running and
then look to the sky ask the sun
to embrace me and then hope she won't
tell of tomorrows less long than today.
Let me spend just this time
in the slow-cooling glow of warm
afternoon light and I'd think
I will still have the strength
for just one more last fling of my heart.
John Bohrn, Late August
GOOD MORNING!
The late summer days of August have been just beautiful so far this year. Cool nights and warm days with mild breezes blowing. Usually this is the hottest time of year for us.
Schools will be starting within the next week or so and the children often have to endure the hottest days of summer sitting in a classroom baking. I hope our pleasant weather continues for them and for their teachers too..
We never know what the weather will do. We have no control over it, but I do enjoy each moment of summer to the fullest. Days are getting shorter and more dearer and I cannot seem to soak in enough of the warming rays of sunshine.
Not so long ago I was having to go to bed in the daylight. Now it is dark and I’m coming inside earlier and earlier. I will miss the evenings sitting in my swing on the porch or rocking in the rocker on the patio.
I do hope your week is off to a good start ! My good cup of coffee is about gone so …
I owe, I owe
It’s off to work I go
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.
Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun
May the Lord Bless YOU
With Peace as you experience
The JOYS of Summertime
MA
13 comments:
Another great start to my day. We're watching the path of Hurricane Fay this week. Time will tell if Central FL will get more than rain and wind! But God's in his Heaven, all's right with the world! Happy Monday! Linda
It was a beautiful weekend here also. I can't belive how nice the weather was! It was so much fun. Linda
It is already like autumn here, strong winds, lots of rain although the sun is shining today but the wind is too strong to sit out in
we had a long beautiful storm all weekend long here. I love the rain. It's so cozy on our porch behind all the shiny green trees.
Marti
Most of my weekend was spent traveling. Crossed the length
of my state into a neighboring state to make a quick visit to
a relative who had been ailing (but thankfully is improved),
Took seven hours each way, with a stop for dinner. I had
also made a trip this Thursday that was three each way , so
I am one tired puppy today. Good to see family, though.
Glad you had a relaxing weekend. Blessings 2-U, Pat
Thanks for your visit, Ma. Is that what most call you? The title of your journal really got my attention because I distinctly remember hearing them when my ob barely made it into the delivery room when I was having my second baby. He said, "Good morning Sunshine!" and what seemed like seconds later I had a baby boy lying on my chest. Had to be the fastest delivery in history and never had a pain or anything. All babies should come so easily. Anyway, I love your journal and will have you on alerts. Have a great work day:)........alice
My husband loves to go sit in front of the garage and visit with the dogs and cats. lol They ALL flock around him wanting to sit on his lap or get petted. The evening is nice. I hope we don't have a early winter, don't you? lol Hope your week goes well at work. Blessings, Janie
The evenings are cooling off here....but it's still hot here. AC is going a lot it seems.
Congrats on being editors pick!
Hope you have a good week!
Pam
What a lovely write up today...Thank you...I only wish we had had some kind of nice summer days It has been particularily bad this year..or so it seems...I think we have only had 2 weeks of summer otherwise it has been just the odd day.. so we make the most of the sunshine when it does show it's face.and are thankfully for them...Today I had organised a garden party picnic for our old folks club..what adaft thing to do in August!!! needless to say it turned into an indoor picnic in the church !! Love Sybil xx Thank you for your comment on my journal I hope soon to be back writing more faithfully sinse my God daughetr died I just don't seem to have the same heart ...
http://journals.aol.co.uk/sybilsybil45/villagelife/
I can't believe it that the high schools here started a week ago already. It just doesn't seem right that the kids are back already and the state fair isn't even over yet. Have a great day.
Love,
Kat
Hi! Just stopping by via Magic Smoke--congrats on being a Guest Editor pick!
We are also having a very atypical August--usually it's quite hot and humid, so these cooler nights have felt wonderful!
I love your butterfly pictures!
All my best,
Beth
Just love your journal. It has been such a long time since I've been by, but hope to visit more often. God bless you.
Barb- http://journals.aol.com/barbpinion/HEYLETSTALK
I am hoping for a long, warm fall!
xoxo
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