Sunday, January 31, 2021

Day 30 bw makes me smile

these little piglets are so beautiful.   They have brought a ray of sunshine to the dismay we are going thru,  Gator's cancer.

Exodus 15:22 “The LORD is my strength and my defense ; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.


 

I'd Rather be Birdin 13121

Linking up today with Annie here Id rather be birdin








It has been a great week for birding here at the Gator pad

Northern Female Cardinal
American Bald Eagle I believe it is a 
Juvenile  
Canadian Geese (they stay here year round
Turken rooster and hen they are from Russia
female cardinal and a red finch
male downy woodpecker
chickadee and tufted titmouse
white breasted nuthatch  (this is  the first time I have ever seen this bird what a nice surprise
Chickadee
nuthatch and chickadee
female yellow finch
yellow finch (wintertime)








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Stealing Sunday Animals

 Animals  

Stolen from Bev Stealing Sunday  The answers are mine not stolen


 
Hi! I'm your host Bev Sykes of the blog "Funny the World". . Welcome to Sunday                                          Stealing. This feature originated and published on WTIT: The Blog. Here we will steal                                all types of questions from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that                                we will work  hard to find the most interesting and  intelligent questions.                                                                 Cheers to all of us thieves!
 




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1.   What is your favorite animal and why?  
A.  this is a tough one, as I love all animals  1 would be elephants they are very smart                              and compassionate
2.   Are people animals? What separates humans from animals?
A.  animals are way more forgiving and compassionate than humans
3.   Which animal is the most dangerous?
A.  Boxed Jelly Fish
4.   What should you do if a bear approaches you?
A.  don't run!
5.   Do you like dogs? Why do people call the dog, man’s best friend?
A.  we have a german sheperd/ greyhound mix and a tiny chihuahua why are they man's                            best friend   they are loyal to their owners in every situation
6.   Do you enjoy going to the zoo? Some people consider zoos to be cruel environments                                    for animals. What do you think?
A   I enjoy going to the zoo, depends on the animals situation, most zoo animals are rescues
7.   Where is the best place to see animals in your country? In the world?
A  I would say Africa, in the USA OKC OK zoo is one of top 5 in the US
8.   Are you a vegetarian? What makes some people give up eating meat?
A   not a vegitarian,   maybe religious beliefs?
9.   Which animal is most helpful to humans?
A  We have a pygmy goat who is a companion, think this would vary from each person
10  If you could be any animal (besides human), which animal would you like to be?
A   Bird,  people always feed them
11.  Who would win in a fight between a tiger and a lion?
A  I think it would be a close call but most likely the tiger
12.  What do you think about hunting animals? Would you like to try it?
A.  I would love to go so I can photograph them, but cant shoot an animal
13.   Books like “Watership Down” and “Animal Farm” give animals human characteristics                               like human thoughts or language. Is this how you think animals really are? Or are                                           those really just stories about people?
A   animals are like their humans at least ours are.
14.  Some animals are endangered due to illegal poaching. How do you feel about this issue?
A  I think it is very sad.  I think poaching really stinks
15.  If we can bring an extinct animal from the past back with genetic engineering,                                        should we do it? Which animals should we bring back?
A  wooly mammoth,  however I do not think that science should have the right to undo                             the way God had the cycle intended to be

 

Saturday, January 30, 2021

Friendly Fill-Ins Week 244

 Time for the Friendly Fill-Ins. I came up with the first two sentences and my co-host, Lorianne of Four-Legged Furballs came up with the second two. If you didn’t do a post for them, you can also answer in the comment section. Thank you to all who participate. Don’t forget to add your link to the hop so everyone can visit you. The link is open until Wednesday night.

1. So far 2021 is ____________________.
2. A book (movie or song) title that best describes my life is ___________________________.
3. _________ was a pleasant surprise.
4. I learned that _________ is a recipe for disaster.
My answers:
1. So far 2021 is not sure, what I think about everything that is going on
2. A book (movie or Song) title that best describes my life is  It's my life comes to mind
3.  Friends coming from SC to  visit  was a nice surprise
4.  I learned that honesty  is a recipe for disaster
I am joining  and Feline Friday currently hosted by Comedy Plus.


these 2 silly kittens are playing hide n seek in our pigmy goats hay bucket.  They all get along so well 

Skywatch Friday

 Linking up here today Skywatch Friday


Here we are, the last Skywatch of January 2021. What a month it has been!! I won't miss it though; I am glad to be moving on. Spring is going to be here before we know it.



Fridays Fav Five










 Welcome to Friday.  I am so glad it is Friday.  And welcome to Friday's Fave Five.  Join us a we take time to focus our attention away from all those things that cry with such a loud voice demanding our precious time and emotions and labor.  Let's hit the pause button, it will all still be there when we return, and focus on the blessings that God has placed into our lives this week.  The big, splashy blessings are always fun and exciting but it is usually in the quiet and stillness that we really notice God in our everyday, sometimes seemingly mundane lives.  When we notice His touch lifting us here, bringing encouragement there, knowing us personally enough to know what will make us each individually smile or appreciate life.   you can join in here Friday's Fave Five


1. Finally a warm day (we had rain, thunderstorms, snow and ice) all week today (12921) was in the upper 50's  love the snow it is so pretty

Isaiah 1:18 - Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.











2.  beautiful sunset to end the day I love how God always paints 

Psalm 113:3 3From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised.






3.  Helping these little cuties be born into the world











4.  Our family is the best, making fond memories while we can.

Genesis 1:28, "God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.









5.  Long phone calls to mom who was just getting over an infection in her foot, then got covid and now has taken a cold.   Mom is my best friend in the world.  This week I was blessed to be able to wish her a happy 84th bday.  This pic was taken Christmas I think mom loved my great nieces big doll.  

Ephesians 6:2-3 “Honor your father and mother” which is the first commandment with a promise “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”



Day 29 bw makes me smile

This cedar tree is perfect with the snow 
Zechariah 4:66 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty.


 










I apologize for all the post catching up,   with taking care of Gator (husband), the piglets being born, mom has had a full plate.     Hope every body has a great weekend

Day 28 bw makes me smile

a small stream is pretty cool with the snow

Philippians 3:10-1110 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.


 

day 27 bw makes me smile

 Mr. Feisty loves getting into the ice chest and eating the ice

Joshua 10:25

25 Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.”

Day 26 bw makes me smile

 woke up this am to beautiful snow,   Cedar trees and snow make cool b/w photos

Psalm 34:8

8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.



Day 25 bw makes me smile

We got a big surprise this am  Ms. Sparkles the wonder pig (supposed to be spade) and Mr Jingles gave us 7 grand piglets they are so adorable.  We lost the runt (grandma did everything I could to save him)  

 Ephesians 3:16

16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,






Day 24 bw makes me smile


Sean & Gator being silly  boys will be boys

Philippians 4:1313 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.




 

Day 23 bw makes me smile

A brothers love  blood or not family is family

Isaiah 40:2929 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.


 

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Day 22 bw makes me smile


Day 3 of our week long of making memories,  Goodbye is never easy  esp this trip for our friends as we never know how much time is left.  This is our friends daughter
Psalm 29:1111 The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.


 

Day 21 bw makes me smile


Isn't this funny he actually plays bluegrass music
Proverbs 18:1010 The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.


 

Day 20 bw makes me smile

I just love old dolls this one in particular is over 100 years old
Psalm 119:114114 You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.





 

Friday, January 22, 2021

day 19 bw makes me happy

making memories while we can

















Habakkuk 3:1919 The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet 
of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.
 

 

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

wordless Wednesday

ok they are a tiny bit spoiled  meet Ms Sparkles the bigger mini pig and Mr Jingles the small one
they love being able to lay in front of the heater on cold days



 

Day 18 bw makes me smile

I love old buildings this is in Scammon KS this church is over 150 yrs old

Isaiah 26:33 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

 

Day 17 bw makes me smile


I even got in on the selfie fun :) long time friends 
Psalm 46:1-31 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.


 

Day 16 bw makes me smile

Gator sure got a BIG surprise today  long time friends
Isaiah 41:1010 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.


 

Day 15 bw makes me smile

Weir KS old Texaco gas station  I love finding old ghost towns and enjoying that walk down 
memory lane
Jeremiah 29:1111 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.



 

Friday, January 15, 2021

Friday Fill -ins- week 242

Found one of my favorite hops  YAYY Friday Fill-ins



 Time for the Friendly Fill-Ins. I came up with the first two sentences and my co-host, Lorianne of Four-Legged Furballs came up with the second two. If you didn’t do a post for them, you can also answer in the comment section. Thank you to all who participate. Don’t forget to add your link to the hop so everyone can visit you. The link is open until Wednesday night.

I am sure most of you know, but in case you didn’t, Lorianne lost her grandmother last weekend. My thoughts and prayers are with Lorianne and her family.    

My prayers to Lorianne may you have peace and comfort in this trying time.

1. I learned about life the hard way.
2. Everyone should stop and smell the roses at least once in their lives.
3. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my family
4. I’ll never be too old to enjoy blogging, and enjoying playing with my great niece and great  nephews.

We are also joining Create With Joy’s Friendship Friday and Feline Friday currently hosted by Comedy Plus.

Feline Friday 11521

Feline Friday   linking up here for the first time thank you to the host for hosting











Meet Tilly and Milly (yes they are twins)   Tilly is the one closest as Milly is a little bit shy   I rescued them from a lady who found them out  the freezing rain at the age of 3 weeks they are now approx 3 months they are such whimsical and sweeties.

Skywatch Friday

 

Skywatch Friday  linking up here to help calm the anxiety of the events happening around us

This is on Highway 69 between Pryor and Adair OK 





Thursday, January 14, 2021

Thankful Thursday

 Deuteronomy 31:6
6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”


We all have so much to be thankful for on a daily basis not just on Thursdays

I am ever grateful for my salvation, thank you Lord for not giving up on me.

having my mom still with us, she went through heck and back last year to end up with having C-19

Gator still fighting the fight of having terminal cancer

friends calling just to check on us

surprise visits from friends 

food in our cabinets 

heat to keep us warm, its not adequate using space heaters but is a lot better than being outside in the cold

unconditional love of our fur babies

Prayer request:

everybody who has some kind of turmoil, health, issues

our country,  medical workers, law enforcement, 

if you need to talk, I am always available to talk, listen and to pray with you





American Bald Eagle

Yesterday 11321  I went out with my camera (dslr) on a mission to find at least one bird.  I get to the park and notice a big bird flying around get my camera get out of car, low and behold he flew right over the top of my car not much over treetop   what a beautiful majestic bird,   this is the first time I have caught an Eagle this made the trip all worth it.   I put my favorite verse on the pic.





 

 

Day 14 bw makes me smile

Oh how I love Ole Glory 
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."



 










Deuteronomy 31:66 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”