Simple But Beautiful In Her Own Way

 

 

 

Simple But Beautiful In Her Own Way

 

 

She’s not a Rose

And not a Bleeding Heart.

She is wild and beautiful,

In her own way!

You can’t help but notice her.

She’s hard to ignore.

She smiles a vivid color,

Is strong and determined.

And is quite social with many friends.

You will see them on lawns,

Fields, among other flowers,

and many other places.

They dance and when they grow old,

they will stand tall, and then quietly depart,

You will see them blowing in the wind,

or

floating away quietly.

And soon they rise again,

giving birth to their offspring.

Who will live, and learn to dance,

and fly away again.

Life goes on.

Written by Dianne © dsphotocats

 

 

 

Hope to find you all well.

Love and Care

Dianne :)

Away In A Manger

 

 

Mat 1:23
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

 

Away in a Manger

 

Away in a manger,

No crib for His bed

The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing
The poor Baby wakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my side,
'Til morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus,
I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever
And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care
And take us to heaven
To live with Thee there

 

 

Away in a manager is always the first carol that children are taught. Away in a Manger was originally published in 1885. The publication of Away in a Manger was in a Lutheran Sunday school book and this created the misconception that the lyrics of Away in a Manger were actually written by Martin Luther himself. The author is unknown. The music to Away in a Manger was composed by William J. Kirkpatrick in 1895.

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I can still remember as a little child, singing this Christmas Carol, at my grandparents house, many years ago, and my grandparents all have gone to Heaven to be with Jesus , who is no longer that little baby in a manger. He grew up, and died on a cross, for the sins of us all. He rose from the dead, and after being seen by his disciples , and over 500 people, returned to Heaven, and said He would one day come back, (Acts Chapter One), for those remaining on the earth who believed in Him, and had Faith in Him, and became His Followers, making them Children of The Living God.

I am one of those who believe , and Jesus is the reason for the season. He is the True Meaning Of Christmas. He is The Messiah. He is Emmanuel which means , God Is With Us. Can you imagine, God stepping out of Heaven, and taking the form of a human baby. Jesus was fully human, and fully God. Some will scoff, and say, “How can you believe such a thing”? I believe God’s Word, the Bible. It is called , Faith. You can read it for yourselves this Christmas , and come to your own conclusions, and pray God shows you who He really is and why He came to earth as a baby lying in a manger. If you truly seek Him you will find Him, and He will change your life forever.

I know it is early but I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

Sincerely Dianne :)

 

 

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Beyond The Sunset

Beyond The Sunset

Beyond the sunset, O blissful morning.
When with our Saviour heaven's begun.
Earth's toiling ended, O glorious dawning
Beyond the sunset when day is done.

Beyond the sunset, no clouds will gather.
No storms will threaten, no fears annoy.
O day of gladness, O day unending.
Beyond the sunset eternal joy.

Beyond the sunset, a hand will guide me,
To God the Father whom I adore.
His glorious presence, His words of welcome,
Will be my portion on that fair shore.

Beyond the sunset, O glad reunion,
With our dear loved ones who've gone before,
In that fair homeland we'll know no parting.
Beyond the sunset forever more.

This is what Blanche Brock said about his hymn, “Beyond the Sunset.” This song was born during a conversation at the dinner table one evening, in 1936, after we diners had watched a very unusual sunset at Winona lake, Indiana, with a blind guest. We went to the dinner table still talking about the impressive spectacle we had witnessed. Our blind guest excitedly remarked that he had never seen a more beautiful sunset. Our blind guest said, “I see through other people’s eyes, and I think I often see more; I see beyond the sunset.” The phrase “beyond the sunset” and the striking inflection of his voice struck me so forcibly, I began singing the first few measures. We then went to the piano and completed the first verse. “You should have a verse about the storm clouds,” our guest urged, and the words for this verse came quickly as well. Recalling how closely our guest had walked with his wife hand in hand together for so many years due to his blindness, the third verse was soon added.

I would like to dedicate this post to my dear friend Lisa and her Family.

I would also like to dedicate this post to Carole who lost her brother also this past summer, and to all those who have lost a loved one at one time or another.

You are in my thoughts and prayers

Love and Hugs

Dianne :)

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Times Are Changing by Dianne © dsphotocats

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Times are changing

As leaves are falling to the ground.

A Tapestry in the making

Red and yellow,

orange and bronze

A blanket covers the grass

Summer is gone

Fall will soon pass

There is a chill in the air

As the wind blows

Times are changing

We can fight it

We can grin and bare it

We can accept it

We can embrace it

or some may even run from it

No matter what we do

We can't control it

Times are changing

What will be will be

Nature will take its course

For in everything

There is a Season.

 

Poem written by Dianne © (dsphotocats)

 

 

 

Nov.3, 2010

It seems yesterday was May and I was getting ready for my son’s wedding, and now it is Nov.  I ask myself where has the time gone? I have been so busy , and it seems I haven’t been out much with my camera this Fall. I have had a lot going on and too much on my plate it seems. I have been struggling to keep up , and catch up and never seem to get there. I am tired and weary but not giving up. I love blogging , and I love visiting your wonderful blogs also, when I can.

Before we know it. It will be Christmas and a New Year. I know that now I am ahead of myself, talking of such things. Seems I am either behind or ahead of myself these days. It seems like I need to find that Life/Work Balance. I don’t think I am alone on this one. I think we all struggle , trying to balance our lives from time to time.

Sometime after the Christmas Holidays we will be putting our house up for sale, and hope to down size maybe to a townhouse condo near a park which I love, and is close to my Beloved Water Front Trail.  I would like to ask  you to please pray for us. This too can be a very stressful and a busy time. It will take a miracle for everything to fall into place, but I know God can supply all our needs according to His riches in Glory, and His Will.

Even though I haven’t been here in the last while, so many of you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I hope and pray you are all well. God Bless each and every one of you . Have a great rest of the week.

Sincerely Dianne :)

Every Sunrise

Every Sunrise

Every sunrise is a present,

A gift from God above.

Gift- wrapped with scarlet ribbons,

Tied with a bow of love.

Each day is a new beginning,

A time to start anew,

While all the stars are sleeping,

The rose is a fresh with dew.

Each day is a new creation,

To lovely to ignore,

We may find a blessing,

Just outside the door.

We cannot keep the past,

Like fireflies in a jar,

Nor journey to the future,

By wishing on a star.

Every sunrise is a blessing,

A gift just for today.

Rejoice my friend,

Embrace it before it fades away.

Author Unknown

 

 

 

Welcome to my new blog. This is a new day, a new beginning, and a new adventure.  I  am looking forward  to reuniting  with  friends, and making new friends. This blog is a work in progress and I  am a work in progress also, in so many ways. As the saying  goes, “Be patient with me, God isn’t finished with me yet.” I haven’t arrived by no means and have a lot to learn along my life journey.

One thing I have learned is to walk in God’s Grace. I never walk alone. He is always with me. He has been since I gave my life to Him many years ago. God gave His Son Jesus so that we could have life. The least I can do is live for Him. Most of us are familiar with John 3:16 written in the Bible which is God’s Love  letter to us.

Well It was a beautiful day here in my home town in Ontario Canada. Wherever you may be, I pray you will have a beautiful day from sunrise to the setting of the sun. I know many of us live in different time zones and whether it be day or night, God Bless you all.  That is it for my photographs and random thoughts this day.

Dianne :)

Hug A Zebra Today

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you know

Today is hug a zebra day?

You say oh my gosh

I did not know!

So hug your zebra with all your might.

If you don’t have a zebra,

Then hug the one your with.

If you are all alone,

then hug the first person or zebra you see!

Or give yourself a big old hug,

and say I love me.

You say oh my gosh

I could never do that.

What would people say?

Can you imagine that?

You could always send a hug,

to all your Space friends,

Or go out and find a zebra.

No matter what you decide to do

or who you hug .

Have a wonderful day!

Poem written on Jan. 20th,2009 by Dianne dsphotocats

This photo was taken by me last Oct. at a zoo near Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time to capture this very tender moment between Mother and son.

I woke up at 5 A.M this morning and had this silly, light hearted poem in my head. I hope it has made you smile. I have had and will continue to have a very busy day and must now run.  Have a great day one and all .

Hugs  Dianne  :)