Day 30 bw makes me smile old home

another treasure found, how I love old barns and houses.  This one is only about 15 miles from where I live now.

 Sunday, January 30

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.

Day 29 bw makes me smile old bridge

This old bridge was built in the late 1800's near Joplin MO.  I love the architecture.

Saturday, January 29Zechariah 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.
 

Day 28 bw makes me smile Old water pump

found this Jewel in my late daddy's hometown.  Also, today would have been moms 85th birthday.  I know she had the celebration of a lifetime in heaven, with all of her family, friends

Friday, January 28Philippians 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 Old Farm

How cool of a find is this?  I love the flag on top.

Thursday, January 27Joshua 10:2525 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 Old Water Tank

When I found this, I thought instantly of Petticoat Junction for some reason.  This is an actual water tank for the old train line.
 

Wednesday, January 26Psalm 34:88 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

Day 25 BW makes me smile Old Cave

Took this while living in KS it's an actual old cave but thought it made a cool Bw
 

Tuesday, January 25Ephesians 3:1616 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 scenery

 found this place by accident so serene and tranquil. 

Monday, January 24Isaiah 40:2929 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Day 23 bw makes me smile old house

I love finding old houses, however I think this would definitely be too hot and cold, oh the stories this old house could tell.

 Sunday, January 23

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

Day 22 bw makes me smile old oak tree

a very old oak tree with a a hole in it.  I love finding trees with shapes, holes etc.

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 Saturday, January 22

Psalm 29:1111 The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.

Day 21 BW makes me smile cool looking cloud

 a really cool looking cloud, and it made a neat b/w photo

Friday, January 21Proverbs 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 Sandra

 Ms. Sandra is watching mom to make sure I have not dropped a crumb. She weighs all of 4 lbs

Thursday, January 20Psalm 119:114114 You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

Sarah and her new sisters

Today Sarah Bryianna Nicole had a birthday She met her new sisters, and they met their new cousins.

Sarah Bryianna Nicole is in the Red she is a world vlogger Maddie Dianne is in the blue/yellow She is a storm chaser      Lillie Florence is the farm girl.   The little babies are Leighann Michelle, in the pink polka dotted dress, Stefanie Renea in the pink and purple jammies, Johnathon Allen is the boy.

Here we have the whole family

Sarah Bryianna Nicole is in the Red she is a world vlogger Maddie Dianne is in the blue/yellow She is a storm chaser      Lillie Florence is the farm girl.   The little babies are Leighann Michelle, in the pink polka dotted dress, Stefanie Renea in the pink and purple jammies, Johnathon Allen is the boy.     Panda is the panda bear *he is a warmsie, you can use for a heating pad*   on the back of couch we have Pinky *the big unicorn, Momma *the brown bear, it was moms bear, then we have Cammi the cammo bear, Fiona the very bad elf *she missed her Christmas Eve flight, said she wanted to stay here with her friends. Then we have Love the pink bear, the small pink one is piggie, the very small pink is dollie the llama.   What a day they all had together they played many games, colored and then all fell asleep.  I missed Sandra the Chihuahua and of all places, yep you guessed it she was snuggled under the blanket with panda.

Hope everyone has a super blessed day 
 

Day 19 BW makes me smile Wall painting

This is really a cool wall painting in 3-d it made a neat pic in BW 

 Wednesday, January 19

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.

Day 18 BW makes me smile OLD CHURCH

 this old church was built in 1907.  I love finding old buildings, esp old churches.  Wonder the stories they could tell

Tuesday, January 18Isaiah 26:33 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

Day 17 BW makes me smile elephant

this young lady was sure enjoying the hay that they had given her.  She noticed us watching her then started kind of showing off.
 

Monday, January 17Psalm 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 Grizzly Bear

this ole guy was out enjoying the weather (sorry the BW really doesn't do it justice)

 Sunday, January 16

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 Baby Rhino

  this little guy (or gal) was really feeling its oats taken on 11422.  It kept running, jumping was so cute to see, I took at least 20 pics to get one where it was actually looking toward me.

Baby animals are so cute and funny.

Saturday, January 15Jeremiah 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.

Day 14 bw makes me smile Giraffe

Taken 1-14-2022 at the Tulsa OK zoo

I think Giraffes are the coolest.  The animals weren't very active as they knew the weather was going to be doing a drastic change

 Friday, January 14

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.”

Day 13 BW makes me smile Family

This is our last family pic together; this was on mom and dad's 60th wedding anniversary 12182014.  Dad and mom sitting, oldest brother in glasses, then middle child, I am the baby.

Dad passed 8-21-2015, Mom 7-17-2021 I am sure they had quiet the celebration for their 67th anniversary in heaven.

Thursday, January 13Isaiah 43:1919 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

 

Day 12 BW makes me smile Maternal Grandparents

My Grandfather Ira Cecil James Rhines "Bud" he drove the school bus for many years in Van TX  1913-1995 He was always smiling a very Godly man, was very blessed to call him Grandpa

This beautiful lady Florence C Williamson Rhines 1909-1990 was always sewing, crocheting and cooking.  She is where I inherited playing the piano by ear.  She was always smiling as well.  She was also a Godly woman.  I was blessed to call her grandma.

They were married 57 yrs before she passed away.  I was the oldest granddaughter on mom's side and the youngest on my dad's side.  

Wednesday, January 12

Psalm 40:33 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORDand put their trust in him.

Day 11 BW makes me smile Mom n dad

Mom and dad taken in 1955 or 1956 (This is one of my favorites)

 Tuesday, January 11

Ephesians 4:22-2422 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Day 10 BW makes me smile old Rail road

 I love Railroads and trains, had a fun day shooting these

Monday, January 10Isaiah 42:99 See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you.”

Day 9 BW makes me smile memorial tat

my new tat for mom and dad, have to have mom's yob fixed as should be 37 not 38

Sunday, January 092 Corinthians 5:1717 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
Read 2 Corinthians 5
 

Day 8 BW makes me smile silly kittens

 Milly (alert) Tilly (sleeping) think they were hiding from mom they just love the smaller cabinets here so they can "hide" easier

Saturday, January 08Romans 6:6-76 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin— 7 because anyone who has died has been set free from sin.

day 7 BW makes me smile dolls and animals

some of my dolls and animals watching tv.

Sarah is getting 2 new sisters :) will post their pics once they arrive.

Friday, January 07Ezekiel 11:1919 I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.
 

Day 6 bw makes me smile

 do we see a cyclops here?  though this was a very cool tree.

do you see or find the shapes in the trees??

Thursday, January 06Ecclesiastes 3:1-81 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, 6 a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, 7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, 8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.

Day 5 bw makes me smile

 Friends always.  This couple lives in SC they dropped everything when Gary passed and came to stay with me for a week.

Good "true" friends are hard to find, Sean was on the phone with another very dear friend.

Wednesday, January 05Lamentations 3:22-2322 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Day 4 bw makes me smile

cousins!  This is Theresa and me (glasses) Dec 29th

she is one of dads older sisters daughter she is 73.

was a nice time visiting with family just before the new year.

Tuesday, January 04

 Colossians 3 Colossians

Colossians 3:9-109 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 

10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image 

of its Creator.

Day 3 bw makes me smile

 

This actually made me think of "Petticoat Junction" as this actually was a place the train would stop and get water.

Monday, January 03Psalm 33:33 Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.

Day 2 BW makes me smile

Thought this was a cool bw pic    I love trains, rails etc so this was fitting was 10 degrees Sunday Jan 2 with 0 windchill.

Isaiah 65:17

17 “See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.

 

day 1 bw makes me smile

Happy new year!!!! May 2022 be full of blessings!

took this pic going down to one of my friends last thur..