Pink and Yellow - Pink Saturday

The colors in this photo are startling.  These bright flowers are so beautiful--the colors just fill my eyes.  I adore the burst of yellow star in the center...and this is one of my favorite colors of pink.

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Weathered - Weekend Reflections

This weathered old door is located downtown Independence, Oregon--also known as the official end of the Oregon trail.  Ah, the stories this place could tell.  The town's beautiful park is reflected in the wavy glass.  The historic area of downtown Independence, along with its fine restaurants, theater and beautiful parks, is a wonderful place to visit.

For more wonderful reflections from around the world, be sure to visit James at Weekend Reflections.

Unexpectedly Blue - Guest Heart Thursday

My tiny five-year old niece and I were on a heart hunt, when she spotted this unexpectedly blue leaf heart.  She skipped and pointed, danced on her toes as I took the picture.  We both exclaimed in wonder over the photo of this perfectly unusual heart she'd discovered for her Auntie Honey.  Ah, how wonderful the world is through the eyes of a little child.

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

Receeding Waters - Weekend Reflections

The flood waters have receded -- only pools of diminishing reflection mark its passing.

The pinkish mud drying on the trees will soon give way to spring rains and new growth.

One wonders where the tree ends and the reflection begins.  Such unexpected beauty from chaos.

For more wonderful reflections from around the world, be sure to visit James at Weekend Reflections.

Barrier Barrel Heart - Guest Heart Thursday

I was almost to my parent's house, when I pulled to a stop at the exit.  Construction has been going on for over a year now, with lanes changing from time to time.

As my eye wandered, I was elated to discover a heart bashed into the side of one of the barrier barrels.  If one is going to accidentally hit a barrier barrel--nice to have a heart show up, don't you think?  Anyhow, to my delight, I had enough time to take its picture through the windshield before the light changed. I could hardly wait to show Sissy!

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

Life is good

Spring is here--the sun is shining and the flowers are bursting forth.  Lovely scents layer the air and life is good.

The tests are back!  All blood tests are normal.  There is a cyst which will be closely monitored for awhile--I will be having a mammogram every six months for awhile.  All that's left is to see a skin specialist and I will be home free.  Life is so beautiful!  Thank you for your prayers.  They have meant the world to me.

Leaf Heart Surprise - Guest Heart Thursday

On our way out of town, there were some wonderful clouds.  I caught this leaf heart quite by accident!  A little reminder of Spring to come, Summer to stay, Fall to follow, then winter.  Each season  has a bit of wonder about it.

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

Playground Reflections - Weekend Reflections

After the rainiest record in written history, March has turned into April.  Once again there is flooding--though not as bad as the flood earlier this year.  The waters nip the edges of the parking lot...

...seeping across the lawns and into the play area.  These stepping stairs look rather like plump mushrooms.

There is something unexpectedly beautiful about this flood--the standing waters seem to reflect both past and present.

Soon the river will recede and children will play here again.  Until that time, we reflect upon warmer days to come.

To see more wonderful reflections from around the world, visit James at Weekend Reflections!

Hearts of Comfort - Guest Heart Thursday

Yesterday before I drove to the doctor's office, I washed the dishes.  What did I see?  A near perfect heart floating in the bubbles.  What a sweet reminder of God's tender care.

As I stepped out the back door to get into my car to make my anxious 45 minute drive into town, I saw this heart wisping overhead.  I felt a hug from my Creator--the One who loves me.

The news I heard was frightening--swollen lymph nodes, lumps on each side and an ugly mole where it shouldn't be.  The specter of Breast Cancer haunted me all the way home.  I know it might be nothing at all, but I felt scared.  Tears blurred my vision as I drove home to deliver the uncertain news to my dear husband.

Later that afternoon, after talking with my darling Sissy, a good cry and a nap, I stepped outside with my camera.  There it was.  A sparkling heart, halted for a moment in the embrace of the trees.  Another hug from Him who loves me.  I can rest in His arms, take refuge in His tender love.

Next Monday early morning, I go for a diagnostic mammogram at the hospital.  It's the best cancer hospital in the entire Pacific Northwest, I'm told. This may be just a false alarm.  I pray that is what it is.  Sweet friends, I would appreciate your prayers for a good outcome. 

Bewhiskered

Such a pretty kitty.  He is a little beauty--I love his white whiskers and tentative trust.