Middle of August 2011

Here we are in the middle of August and the summer here in Kalispell is starting to diminish, hints of fall are beginning to appear. It seems very odd that the leaves are beginning to show hints of red & yellow and yet the crabapples have not matured yet. We had a very late and wet spring this year so it looks like many things won't ripen before the cold of winter sneaks in. The color of the sky is also changing daily, closer to the bright blue of September.

I really don't mind because I know for certain that God has a plan for everything and that HE is in full control of how and when those things occur. HE has shown great mercy on us this summer and we were NOT part of that intense "Heat Dome" that so many others have suffered through this summer. Our weather here in Kalispell has been fantastic.

As Fall does approach, the kids are returning to school... Teach your children to be kind to each other, smile and say hello to ALL the other kids no matter what they may look like on the outside, they may be scared or very lonely on the inside. Maybe they aren't the prettiest, most fashionable or from the "better side of the tracks" ~ They still have feelings and can still be a great friend if given a chance. Help STOP the bullying by teaching our kids that it's okay to be different ~ Remember that "Jesus loves ALL the children in the world" (Sunday school song). If I offended any non-christian's I apologize for the offense to you, but I AM CHRISTIAN and will never apologize for that fact, get over it.

My summer has been one heck of an emotional rollercoaster but like the amusement park ride, it will eventually come to an end and everything will resume to "normalcy" again. Life is good, full of many blessings every single day - look for them, embrace them and be thankful for each moment of life. We must all learn to quit whining about what we don't have and be grateful for all that we do have: Family, Friends & Love from many different directions...

I have been doing a lot of photography which can be found on my FaceBook page where I also have a "Fan Page" for many of my photo albums - drop by and have a peek! All my photo's are available for sale as prints: to grace your home or give as a gift. I'm also making a 2012 Calendar and am taking reservations now for however many copies you want. The theme will be "Water & Stone" and are only $25 each. They will be available in early November. All Calanders will be on a "pre-paid" basis because of the very high cost of printing each one.

Until next week friends... Keep looking up, that's where all the answers come from.

The Human Race...

As I sit and read many posts on social sites this frigid morning I am appalled to read that in the middle of our country, a family who is burying their child is being tormented by a "Church Group" that is picketing the funeral! How on earth can the human race, especially a group calling themselves Christian, be so cruel? How can another human being stoop so low? Has our society become so self-absorbed, blaming anyone & everyone for anything, not taking any responsibility, and forgetting the Ten Commandments? We are supposed to love one another, help one another, be merciful and kind!

It breaks my heart to see people act like this at a time when our world is in such chaos. This same group of folks also picketed a Military funeral. Opposing the war is one thing but at least be respectful enough to allow a family to lay their loved one to rest in peace. Has the human race become so hateful and corrupt that it can no longer show kindness or respect? In my opinion, Satan seems to be winning the human race....

Please share your thoughts today as we all prepare to give thanks for all of our many blessings. As we sit around the Thanksgiving table this year, please try to think of others who are hungry, cold, lonely or away from their loved ones. Take a vow to be more kind to one another and help those less fortunate. It will greatly enrich your life!