....... Dianne's Photographs and Random Thoughts....... : A Gift Of Love

I love God's creation and thank Him every time I see His Awesome nature that is around me. Whether it's a sunrise /sunset, reflections in water, wildlife, a child,tiny wild flowers or a vast landscape... Capturing a glimpse of His beauty is one way I can praise Him. Evidence of God's presence is everywhere. One day all of His Creation will be restored to God's intended plan. What a Glorious Hope and Future we have in our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ to all who Believe. Revelations Chapter 21

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

A Gift Of Love

Christmas is a gift of Love

that can't be bought or sold -

It's ours just for the asking,

and it's worth far more than gold ...

And this priceless gift of Christmas

is within the reach of all -

The rich, the poor, the young, the old,

the greatest and the small ...

So take God's Christmas gift of Love -

reach out and you receive -

And the only payment that God asks

is just that you believe.

Written by Helen Steiner Rice

From my house to yours

I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart.

xx’s Dianne :)

20 comments:

Lisa December 22, 2010 at 2:25 AM
Merry Christmas.. to you and your family Dianne.
I love the lights. Warm and inviting.
Have a wonderful time.
Blessings
Lisa
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Gerry AdamsDecember 22, 2010 at 3:33 AM
Very nice cozy looking Christmasy room :)
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UnknownDecember 22, 2010 at 7:03 AM
Hi Dianne,

Great message, lovely picture, very happy christmas to you and yours - love and hugs - Nita
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Sue MacDecember 22, 2010 at 9:07 AM
Hi Dianne
Beautiful blog,
Merry Christmas to you and your family, i hope you have a wonderful day
Take care
Sue
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Michael (Light-In-A-Box)December 22, 2010 at 1:10 PM
Very nice post Dianne! Thanks for the Christmas wishes that you send for us all... Your place looks very cozy & comforting.
Merry Christmas!
Michael
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KerrieDecember 22, 2010 at 2:22 PM
Dear Dianne, Thank you for sharing life's journey with me and the precious gift of love. I love very much the poem you have shared by Helen Steiner Rice. I grew up with my Auntie, giving me little gift cards all the time with quotes of Helen's. So I have a soft spot for her and her work. Your home looks beautiful and cozy filled with love and Jesse looks so cute on the lounge chair. May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow. Wish you lots of love, joy and happiness!!! Merry Christmas. God bless you and keep you. With love and care from Kerrie. xOx
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JennyDDecember 22, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Well, I am completely in love now! Your home is WONDERFUL, Dianne. It just overflows with charm, warmth, and all the love in the world. And look at little Jesse on the chair -- he's so adorable that I can't even find the words. I'll bet my Sam & Lucy would love him :D
What a wonderful post, Dianne. What a pleasure to visit here....every single time. XOXOXO
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JoeDecember 22, 2010 at 11:30 PM
Delightful my friend! I really love the pictures so much and wish you a blessed Christmas and New Year!
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Lisa December 23, 2010 at 12:35 AM
Hi Dianne. Just stopping by to wish you a wonderful day tomorrow.
Peace and Blessing my friend
Much Love
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Lisa December 23, 2010 at 12:36 AM
and I love your header. Makes me smile.
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JackieDecember 23, 2010 at 12:38 AM
Your blog header/Christmas card is delightful! Your village by the window is so pretty! Merry Christmas to you and yours!~~~~Jackie~~~~
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Catches the EyeDecember 23, 2010 at 9:35 AM
Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year Dianne oh and Jesse little cutie. Lovely room so warm and inviting. Lest us not forget the true meaning of Christmas , many blessing. Hugs Sheilax
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Poppy (aka Val)December 23, 2010 at 5:45 PM
Merry Christmas Dianne :) xx
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RamblingonDecember 24, 2010 at 4:36 PM
Merry Christmas, my friend in Christ, to you and your entire family.
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Dianne ... Walking In His GraceDecember 24, 2010 at 10:39 PM
Thank you all for stopping by with your Christmas Greetings. I do hope yours is a Christmas to remember, with Jesus, Family and Friends. Hugs Dianne :)
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KerrieDecember 25, 2010 at 1:03 AM
Dear Dianne, Sharing with you the glory, the wonder, the miracle, the joy of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. Have a Blessed Christmas! With love and care from Kerrie. xOx
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lonewolf636December 27, 2010 at 6:02 PM
I made i here lol , Your photos have not changed still as good as ever. Maybe I will take more when reno's are done ( next life I thing )
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UnknownDecember 27, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Your blog is wonderful warm and so inspiring and healing. I feel so fortunate to be your friend. I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a sparkling new year. God bless.
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Lisa December 30, 2010 at 1:31 AM
Happy New Year to you and your family. I hope that the new year brings many many good things along with what you want the most.
Sending many many hugs across the miles.
If Im MIA dont worry. I just down the road and a few miles away.
Love and Hugs to you my dear friend.
and I love your new hearder . Just love it.
xoxo
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ElettraDecember 30, 2010 at 8:23 AM
I wish you 12 months of happiness, serenity 52 weekend, 365 days of love, 8760 hours of peace 525600 minutes of success, 31536000 seconds of friendship
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The God Of Creation

15 Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before God made anything at all and is supreme over all creation. 16 Christ is the one through whom God created everything in heaven and earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can't see -- kings, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities. Everything has been created through him and for him. 17 He existed before everything else began, and he holds all creation together. 18 Christ is the head of the church, which is his body. He is the first of all who will rise from the dead, so he is first in everything. 19 For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, 20 and by him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of his blood on the cross. Colossians 1:15-20

Eyes To See

A few years ago I prayed that the Lord would give me an eye to see the things around me, really see and look beyond the obvious and not take things for granted that I see everyday. To be able to enjoy the simple things of life. I believe it is He who has given me the passion for photography, to capture a glimpse of His Creation and that has strengthened my Faith because , Not only am I in "Awe" of what I see but in that He cares enough for me to take the time to show me and often times it is as if He is walking by my side as I feel His Presence so real. God loves His Creation and I know He loves you and I. He is not a God far away but He is there at the mention of His Name. For those who earnestly seek Him, He will be found. I see miracles of life every day as I look at the things around me. How can anyone say, there is not "One Almighty God"?

Blessing to all.

Dianne :)

The Path ....

To be glad of life, because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars; to be satisfied with your possessions,but not contented with yourself until you have made the best of them; to despise nothing in the world except falsehood and meaness, and to fear nothing except cowardice; to be governed by your admirations rather than by your disgusts; to covet nothing that is your neighbor's accept his kindness of heart and gentleness of manners; to think seldom of your enemies, often of your friends and every day of Christ; and to spend as much time as you can with body and with spirit, in God's out-of-doors - these are little quideposts on the footpath of peace.

-Henry van Dyke

Attitude

There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror,and noticed she had only three hairs on her head.'Well,' she said, 'I think I'll braid my hair today.'So she did and she had a wonderful day.The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head.'H-M-M,' she said, 'I think I'll part my hair down the middle today.'So she did and she had a grand day.The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head.'Well,' she said, 'today I'm going to wear my hair in apony tail.'So she did, and she had a fun, fun day.The next day she woke up, looked in the mirrorand noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head.'YAY!' she exclaimed. 'I don't have to fix my hair today!'

Attitude is everything.Be kinder than necessary,for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.Live simply,Love generously,Care deeply,Speak kindly,and pray continually.Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...
It's about learning to dance in the rain.

Author Unknown

Only A Tiny Rosebud

It is only a tiny rosebud,
A flower of God’s design;
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine.

The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I.
GOD opens this flower so sweetly,
When in my hands they fade and die.

If I cannot unfold a rosebud,
This flower of God’s design,
Then how can I think I have wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?

So I’ll trust in Him for His leading
Each moment of every day.
I will look to him for His guidance
Each step of the pilgrim way.

The pathway that lies before me,
Only my Heavenly Father knows.
I’ll trust Him to unfold the moments,
Just as He unfolds the rose.

~ © Bryan T. Burgess ~

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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

A Gift Of Love

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