Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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BE MY VOICE
Thank You ,
God Bless You , Duchess 💘
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
Verse of the Day for Monday, June 12, 2023
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“O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.”
Psalms 96:1 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered!!!
Good morning Duchess
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Crucifixion by Raphael
Psalm 96
O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH, MO !!! YOU THE BESTEST !!! 😁
Have shared many of these Raphael paintings – will have to make a folder lest they get lost
Have a Very Blessed Day – You have mightily blessed us here !!!
Hugs !!! 💙🧚🏻♀️💙🧚🏻♀️💙
Good morning my dear sweet friend ☘️🍀☘️
I’m thinking he may be my favorite artist
The work he did in the Sistine Chapel was incredible
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Amen, dear duchess!!
Hello Duchess,
Really like the message. 🌺🙏🌺
Happy to you, DG !!! 😁
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You sweet !
81 MILLION VOTES MY ASS! 🧂
81 MILLION VOTES MY ASS!!! SALT MUST FLOW! 🧂
SORRY BOUT THAT DOUBLE POST! IT WAS SO GOOD I HAD TO POST IT TWICE! 🧂
Kari Lake get’s it!!!! 🙂
Trump/Lake 2024
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Love it …
Lovely Kari Lake, has got the right stuff ! Amazing woman.
Kari Lake and Margaret Thatcher…
Separated at birth and one put in the freezer😎
Hi Betsy… the Lord does provide in His own mysterious ways…🤣👍
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Good afternoon, dear Jim😘. He certainly does. And many (most?) times I’ve found the ways He provides are far different and better than the ones we have prayed for.
Agree..🤣🤣🤣👍
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The Triumph of Galatea by Raphae ☘ Psalm 96:1-3, 7-9 ☘
O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
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Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
Give unto the LORD the glory due his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth
This image always touches me. God heard his prayer and sent forth help.
Over two hundred years have passed, and this nation still needs to seek the Lord.
Evil will not back down unless He intervenes.
Will you call on Him today with me?
I’m reminded of a story in the Bible, 2 Chronicles 20.
God’s people – the Israelites – were about to be invaded.
But they prayed and worshipped Him — and were saved.
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See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession that You gave us as an inheritance. (11)
O our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us.
We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You. (12)
2 Chronicles 20
Good morning Della
Good to see you this fine day
The picture is awesome
George was a great man
Give Glory to God
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Barely here! Just back from a walk and 6 foot black snake on my back steps.
Almost had heart attack.
Seriously- I have terrible fear of snakes,
He’s headed to bird feeder
Lord help.
Grab a shovel
Either that or say the
St Michael prayer
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PRAYERS UP. 🙏🙏🙏
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Thank you, duchess. He slithered into the woods.
I believe it was a messenger of satan to torment me…
The Angels of God removed it – in the name of Jesus – I prayed – Amen !!! ❤️
Yes, amen, amen!
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Good (still but only just)
morning, Miss Della💕
See my post to Molon – shaking now.
I know the devil sent that snake to harass me after my posting.
Sorry Della but I’m am laughing very hard
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Seriously though
When I lived in Florida they drive me crazy
I would make it my mission when I saw one to slay it and feed it to the turtles
I would not rest till I got em
Fortunately right now
Where I live
I have snakes in my yard
I hate snakes
Molon, why is this funny to you?!
Think I had mini heart attack. Not kidding.
He’s gone into the woods now.
Took a video to show hubs, but believe it’s a coachwhip.
Have seen terrifying video of them.
And they are aggressive, will even chase you.
Sorry, if I sound so wimpy here.
since childhood have had four instances where almost stepped on water moccasins.
You do have – or do not have – them now?
Della
I did make a mistake
I meant to say
Fortunately, I don’t have any snakes where I live now
And I am deeply sorry I made light of it.
Really really
Please forgive my folly
I can’t stand snakes and I know how you feel.
Get out the garden hose and let ‘em know who’s boss
They will flee
Scare them
Don’t let them scare you
Be strong
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You’re fine, Molon … I’m the crazy one here.
My whole family makes light of it – laughs me off.
Glad you do NOT have any. Didn’t know there was such a place.
May have to move where you are.
Not kidding…
It’s good to laugh, molon. No worries.
Della
Can I tell you something seriously.
I felt real bad knowing what I said , I should not have said it. It was not very nice.
Waiting for and then getting your forgiving reply , that which you did in kindness,
was the best part of my day.
Thanks friend
I was sad
Now I’m glad
Guess I’m the wimpy one
Your a good friend Della
Thank you
Now you’re making me laugh, molon!
We can laugh together.
I know things can be funny to others – and I do the same thing!
Trust me, you didn’t do anything wrong. And glad I made you laugh.
we all need to laugh more.
You’re a good, good friend, too. The real deal…
I sent video of the thing crawling to bird feeder to my son.
And he laughs.. and says it’s a good snake. It eats rats, chipmunks.
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You are fortunate Bet and I did not take you out back and work you over !!!
Now *Sliding Pointer Fingers *. Shame on You !!! TSK…TSK…TSK
HOWEVER – If Miss Della can forgive you – I can, too !!!
Dunno about Bet – she can speak for herself !!!
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y’all getting me tickled!
YES I Can!!!!!
…at first!!😂
But of course, dear loving mo…forgiveness can do!!🤗
Hey Molon,
Interesting conv0 about snakes.
My neighbor called me one day in a panic. There was a slithering snake lurking in her garage.
My response, come over to my place, and wait til Ken, her hubs, comes home.
LOl not brave, but the best I could do.
Hee hee 🤣🤣
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mighty nice of you, DG!
Sorry for you snake encounter Miss Della..☹️ there are all kinds of snakes here in NCFL…when I first came I killed a Coral snake brought it into school had the Biology teacher explain how to tell…got a snake book to learn about others poisonous ..non poisonous..
Had one Coachwhip in pasture.. was fascinated as I followed how it stopped and raised half its body as if to look where it wanted to go…finally made to fence and the woods ..at least this one wasn’t aggressive at me ..🙏👍
Long handle shovel works pretty good..
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Thanks, Mr. Jim … I’m a big baby when it comes to snakes and won’t even look at them.
During childhood, lived in Tampa for five years, next to a creek.
We played in it lots – and had several close calls with water moccasins.
Just never conquered that fear.
Had same incident two years ago. Coachwhip stretched out on front porch. Scared the mess out of me.
Think it’s because we have so many chipmunks around.
Do snakes smell them, I wonder.
Really want/need a cat.
you were brave to get the coral s.
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Miss Della, it’s ok to be scared of snakes. My husband hates them. My uncle was a very big man, well over 6 ft, a redwood logger 60 years ago, grew up in the woods, hunted and fished. He was absolutely terrified of snakes.
Thank you, deb, for your kind words … all of us probably have some type of quirky fears.
Snakes is mine.
Here’s telling on my hubs – he gets nervous with heights.
Once when the kids were small, he got on a Ferris wheel with them.
The ride stopped with their car on the top.
Kiddos figured out he was scared since his knuckles were white hanging on to the seat.
So, they started rocking the seat wildly. He was fit to be tied.
I’m fine with heights — so, we’re all different!
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Mine are roller coasters. I hate the feeling of falling which is really funny because I was a champ at tree climbing by the time I was 5 and never had a fear of heights or of falling out of the trees or roofs. Weird huh?
No weirder than I suspect the rest of is are😉
Not weird, it’s just “yours.”
Some folks (my aunt) have unhealthy fear of spiders.
I don’t especially like them – but they’re fascinating to watch.
We leave their webs up outside…
Late summer/early fall, we get these big yellow/black spiders.
They hardly move from the web, even in wind or rain.
Need to find out what they are…
Not afraid of them (like snakes), but they do make my teeth itch …
Oh NO!!!!! Girl, I’d be the same. They terrify me as well. And they move so fast, you’d hardly credit it. Worse, if there is worse, so often you never see them until you are right on top of one. Oh dear…..worry now for the little birds…😬
Seems I caused a ruckus here over the snake. Sorry.
But, that’s exactly what happened.
Went to put my foot down on the porch step, and he was on it!
Didn’t see it till almost too late.
Screamed to high heaven — and no one heard me.
I need to get a grip, right. It coulda been the fbi on my step. 😂😂😂
Don’t apologize!! I’d be the same!
This just shows that we are all family. As if we doubted it! One big beautiful family who love and forgive one another. So much love!!
(You know that a restorative cup of tea works wonders😎💕)
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Oh, Dern, Fern – Late for Tea, again !!!! ☺️
There’s always tomorrow!💕
With this middle of the night writing – I am hard-pressed to make breakfast !!!
🙃 * Sigh * Not complaining – mind you – God has a great retirement plan !!!
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Duchess, didn’t know retirement was in God’s plan!
(Moses worked up till his last day!)
Need to know more, please…
Stamina running low some days…
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#me2…
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Now yer good for at least a year from Best used by date. Just keep adding a year.
Yeeeeeah…never believed those dates😉
Yes He does…. none better.
Nevertheless, I really must do better. My standards are slipping.😎💕
Awww, me too. I was already in Memphis sitting in the doctor’s office for my hubs appointment. Next time.
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Dells
I’m reading this part of the thread for the third time.
See what you did !!!
You did good
You got the best conversation going
without even knowing
Love it
Still smiling
Not laughing
Smiling
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Well, I’m laughing – it’s funny, molon!!
I didn’t do one thing – that snake started it all..
Who knew?
…mysterious ways… I think😌
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Beautiful Bet. TY. I’m off to the races. Have a great day you & everyone!
Oh drat!!!!! I’m so off today, Monday. I missed you until now…phooey. All the same, my friend, blessed be your day and your week😘
Loved Seabiscuit!!! Scrappy wonder horse!!! Loved the movie, too!!!!
Movie trailer
Seabiscuit match race footage….brilliant!!😍
Looks like that Jocky would be a bit old for the game these days.
Love these coffees! If I had one this pretty, would never drink it, but only stare.
But it does look delish…
I’m afraid mine would go cold as well😊…artistry really. I can only admire those who can do that.
The sunbeams, the shadows, the trail of snow made by hoof prints and boot prints…truly a work of art…so prayerfully created!
Good to see you, Aggie, and great observations! Had to go back and look…
I agree – artist must have been in step with the Holy Spirit to create such.
Hi Aggiegirl
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I just checked my Bluebird box, first tapping lightly on the side of the box to politely flush out the female Bluebird. 6 eggs! That is the most I have ever had in any of my many Bluebird nest checks. I just check once a week on a sunny day. Last Wednesday there were 2 eggs. Now she is incubating.
They are very secretive when they are building, laying, and incubating. This is nesting #2. I still have not seen any Chickadees going into the Chickadee box, but there is nesting material sticking out. I can’t check the Chickadee box as they get very skittish with humans looking at their nests, unlike Bluebirds who will tolerate a little bit. I steer clear of the boxes while they are nesting. So great news.
Great news, Colkitto! Not an easy task getting this far – putting house in right spot; then, watching to see if they will occupy; then, eggs.
Hope babies will be there soon!
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I am very happy! The Cardinals are at nest #2 back in the Loralpetalum, and I believe the Mockingbirds possibly may be starting #2 in the Hollies along the driveway. I saw one of the parents feeding 2 fledglings about 2 or so weeks ago. Each parent usually takes 1 or 2 when they fledge. So great news. Ill keep you up to date. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello
Colkitto-in-waiting…
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😂😂😂😂😂😂!!! ABSOLUTELY!!
Those precious birds know where they are wanted. 💕
Yes, animals/birds know way more than we give them credit.
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I always say we don’t know a fraction of anything about them. I’ve seen too many wildlife and bird videos to deny that man knows only so much.
Yep, there are several little green anoles (look like gecko) that live around our house.
They “know” we won’t hurt them — if I’m sitting on the deck, he will come hang out with me.
I talk to him – and he cocks his head like he’s listening. It’s so precious.
I know, some are gonna laugh again — but it’s true.
Do not like the other, lizards tho, especially the brown one that the little grand let loose in the house.
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I talk to all my animal friends MissDella.. one never knows .. 😀👍
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No, you never ever do…
Good to know, Mr. Jim, others do the same…
Animals can be some of our best friends.
Do you have any gators nearby?
No.. back in 1980’s I was training Labs in pond and did “dispatch” two of them..kids at school told me I should have cut off head and buried it for about 4-5 months dig it up and have nice clean skeleton head for mantle piece 🤣🤣👍
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Well, that’s good – gators aren’t exactly “harmless.”
Have read about several human victims in Fl in recent years.
Those kids actually had a super idea!
We do the same with ours. And they really do seem to respond to our speaking to them, the head tilt and all…and they close their eyes while we are chattering away.
I was always amazed at my younger science teacher daughter who set up ecologically correct tanks for Tue different types of lizards she had in her classroom for her young elementary school students. And they adored it.
She’d take her bearded dragon home on the weekends because she didn’t want him to be lonely (she’s her mother’s daughter all right). I have no end of pictures of him sleeping under the chins of her 3+1 on their movie nights (1 per week), eyes closed, settled, still as a mouse. They are not the loveliest of God’s creations. But the kids adored him, and it seems the feeling was reciprocated. Truly amazing.
You, too?!! So, you understand!
I came out back door, and the little anole was on porch railing, looking at me.
He’s not afraid and didn’t run. Actually, they’re curious.
I bet your daughter has taught her children a lot about different creatures.
Such good exposure for them!
Just as CS Lewis said…yes, I as well😁
I adore those tiny creatures. And yes. She is quite strict about no tv. Always outside or reading. They knew what they were called before I did!
But like you, I do like sitting outside and watching them. Sweet natures.
Dells
When they cock their head up , do they puff their orange throat out.
They are good lil fellas
They eats lots of bugs too
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I had some that change colors to wherever they happen to be hanging out
I love that too, mo!!! Calling a mate I always assumed. But they are so pretty.
…and ours always change colours.
Yes, made a video of my buddy few days ago blowing bubbles…
Males have neck-fan called “dewlap.”
Read it’s to expand their territory; another site says it’s when they feel threatened.
I’ve seen them change color, too!
Interesting little creatures – need to read up.
Esp since I just found out they can transmit disease to human if handled.
Little granddaughter loves/holds them.. oh dear.
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Hello
Colkitto
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So many branches
So little time
Hello
Fantastic. Our robin just layed 3 this time unless she sneaked in the 4th when we weren’t looking. Last time she layed 4. It’s so great getting to watch it all including the babies trying to take flight. How they all fit in that coffee mug sized nest is beyond me.
Love robins, deb. There’s a legend told during Easter about how the robin got his red breast.
I have the book for little grands and they love it…
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I’ll have to look it up to send for my great grand daughter.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Legend-of-the-Easter-Robin-An-Easter-Story-of-Compassion-and-Faith-Board-book-Used-0310749875-9780310749875/982651196?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=2528&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9011095&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113510155&wl11=online&wl12=982651196_2528&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImILg5InA_wIV0izUAR1vHA-GEAQYBSABEgLsKfD_BwE
It’s a great story, deb.
Grands ask to hear it over – and over!
ages 5&7
Good for all ages, actually.
Thanks for the update deb
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I feel blessed that that little bird chose our back porch for her nest. We have a wren that nests on our front porch also. They don’t dive bomb us or our little barky boys.
Oh this is wonderful, Colkitto!!!! Rejoicing because it means so much to you. I can feel your thrill from here! Awesome!!
I have a doctors appointment today. My PSA went from 3.17 to 3.97 in 3 months. I feel fine and am having no problems holding it and urinating! I think the last test is an anomaly, but as per the urologists request I’m going in to get another PSA.
Anyway, I was just in the shower. As usual Buckley was there outside the bathroom door waiting for me when I opened the door. He is such a wonderful dog and every day makes it clear that he is very happy with both his new pack and his new den.
I am so glad Buckley has fit in so well Rob
I’ll be praying it’s zero in 3 months.
That’s great news about Buckly. He sounds like a real sweetheart.
Rah, I believe the term is “watchful waiting.” Blood tests are no big deal… biopsies I think are poking the sleeping dragon. Diagnosed 6 or so years ago and went thru Brochi therapy, PSA at 0.08 last test. Don’t take doctor recommendations at face value, research before any procedure.
YES PLEASE!!!! More of this!!!💕😍💖💞💓
Give that child an A+++
ODE TO DEE
There once was a little girl named Dee
Who was as happy as she could be
She had her own trike
She could sing in a mike
And someday she would skate like Bea
Now it was quite well known
Skating is hard on your own
Whether it be on a roll
Or on the ice a la sole
Tis easy to fall or get thrown
Her first skates had four rollers
But they gave her the dolors
They were clumsy to lift
And not quite the gift
She thought might be like strollers
She failed at the knack of the slide
Her dismay she tried hard to hide
When she managed to move
She couldn’t get in the grove
Often landing on her backside
Strapped a pillow to her rump
To lessen the painful bump
But most consistently
She happened to be
Sorely the frustrated grump
Now Dee was not one who would quit
Somehow someway she would outwit
These frumpy rollers
That gave her the dolors
To them she just would not remit
Over time she got the hang of it
Slip sliding her sway the dang of it
Before she knew it
She would get through it
Get right down to the bang of it
Years passed by with skates evolving
To single row rollers revolving
But that did not stop her
Nor did it toss top her
Or prevent problem resolving
With the greatest of ease she’d fly
Crisscrossing and cutting flew by
Anyone could see
Determined was she
To whit this deflection defy
D01: 06/12/2023
😂😂😂!!!!! OutSTANDING!! LOL!!😂
Now that’s what I call stick-to-it-ivness.👍🏻😁
I think Dee must have turned out to be a great skater
Hmm, I think I’ll have to claim this. I was extremely pigeon toed as a young child. I had to wear corrective shoes but insisted on having skates like my big brother and got a pair of clamp ons with the key and everything. I found to my dismay that trying to skate with both on my turned in feet just meant collision. Soooo, I used one at a time until I could roll in a straight line. Once both feet could go straight I was off like shot. Took quite awhile but I did it and a few years later got a pair of awesome shoe skates for Christmas.
First thought — good parenting!!
When grands were little, and got a bump, their dad says, he’s okay, leave him alone.
But, my grandma’s heart wants to nurture.
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😁. 🧡🌼🧡🌼🧡
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Same…accurate…and how!!
It happens so fast!!!
Yes, too fast!
This is true — elders revert back, in many ways.
We do. For example, I’m shrinking…and as my dear mother in law always said as she did the same, “I’m not going to die. I’m just going to eventually disappear.”
My grands name for me is “Bucca”. Every time I see them now (infrequently), they get taller as I get shorter. So my daughter jokingly calls me “Benjamin Bucca”.
I think she’s nailed it.😂
Great name!! Love Benji, too ….
My all-time height “was” 5’5. Now, 5’3.
Where’d it go??
Seems we all shrink. I was 5’5 and a half, am now 5’1. Sooooo discouraging, can’t reach some of the cupboard shelves. Hubby says he will buy me a stool to climb up on, I wanted him to lower the cupboards, ha,ha,ha.
Haha!!
I have step stools everywhere!
Just part of aging – and remind myself to be thankful there’s nothing worse going on.
”in acceptance lieth peace.”
I have loved that ever since you posted it previously, Della.💕
From Amy Carmichael, missionary 1800s.
Marti, I knew a lady who actually had lowered upper and lower cabinets because she was only about 4’5″.
4″11 here….you tower over me!😂
…aaaaaand “Going Dowwwwwn”.
😂😂
Now that’s funny..😂🤣👍
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…and true!! Life is a circle all right😊
OUT OF THE DARKNESS
Lift us out of the darkness
and into the light
Give us a sign through the stars
a vision so bright
Let us know You are with us
we have nothing to fear
Be a most mighty buttress
let us know You are near
In the darkness lies evil
we have never known
It causes grave upheaval
wherever it is shown
It mocks You day and night
with debauchery and filth
a vile and vicious sight
Unclean and tarnished tilth
We need you now to move
Your Almighty Hand over
The land and sea reprove
this obnoxious earth rover
The unseen world is Your domain
for vengeance is Yours, Oh Lord
And forever it will remain
You promised us in Your Word
Your timing is impeccable
Your established order
Your resolve is checkable
You the ultimate sorter
Lead us Lord out of this mess
Let the air be fresh and clean
Relieve us of this distress
Remove the power unseen
D01: 06/12/2023
Not enough Amens for this one, my friend.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Well then – you. must replenish your supply – Yes ???
I have a surplus of Hugs – Want one or two or three ???
❤️ 🧚🏻♀️ ❤️ 🧚🏻♀️ ❤️
As many as you can spare, dearest friend…although I suspect your supply is like the loaves and fishes… Neverending, replenished when you’re not looking.
I tried to find the scene in the Cary Grant/David Niven/Loretta Young movie “The Bishop’s Wife”, a joyous favourite of mine, where Cary Grant’s angel refills the glasses and sherry bottle of Monty Wooley’s academic character during a visit, leaving him, a self described unbeliever, scratching his head…until he realizes later that he was visited by an angel.
It’s a beautiful scene and I found it!! Only to click on the link on it has been removed by whoever. What a disappointment. Someone is not too keen on references to the angels sent to watch over each of us I suspect…
At any rate I suspect your gorgeous hugs are just like that. You never run out because the Holy Spirit is in charge of inventory 😌💕🤗🙏🏻
Oh my GOODNESS!!!!
As if to confirm my half sarcastic comment about the sherry refilling scene, I had an afterthought! I’ll just post the trailer for this gorgeous, hope filled movie.
So I found it on Youtube, clicked on it and this came up…
“Sign in to confirm your age.
This video may be inappropriate for some users.”
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How utterly sad is that????
So, the disgusting filth you write about, duchess, which is widely available all over the internet is perfectly fine for everyone and aimed at our littles…but a movie about angels and God at Christmas to inspire hope and joy? Heaven forfend!!
(Insert mad face here.)
Amen goes right there, Bet !!! ❤️
In the name of Jesus – Be Gone – You demons of trash – Amen !!! 🧚🏻♀️🧚🏻♀️🧚🏻♀️
Boot them out!!! satan, get the behind me. Get the from here!!!!
Mine as well, Betsy. Amen 🙏🌺🙏
It is beautiful, isn’t it, DG? And so apt for this moment.😘
Yes Betsy,
I find Duchesses posts very enlightening and deeply moving, they nourish my soul.
They convey a deep caring and thoughtfulness. 🌺
She’s the anchor that holds us every single day…
EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
And we love, LOVE her😍😊
Moving, duchess.
🌷
Hi, Miss Della – * Waves frantically from far away * 🧡
Have a Very Blessed. Day !!! (far away from that demon snake)
🧡 🧚🏻♀️ 🧡 🧚🏻♀️ 🧡
Ok
I’m laughing again about the snake
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Outstanding poem duchess
You just like the energizer bunny
Hugs me bunny
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Have to say, Miss Della – It has been maddening – in the middle of the night no less !!!
This bunny is in dire need of a nap – grabbing my pillows as soon as I finish my prayers – I am
🙃 🙃 🙃
Ooopsey, MO – Miss Della on my mind – Sleepy – I am
It’s ”Hug Me’ Pillow Time – for this Bunny !!! 🙃
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Naps are good
I’m an expert at em
Sweet dreams, Molon. Hope snakes aren’t in them!
No naps yet
I’m underneath of a rose of Sharon hibiscus bush
My favorite toy is called an
“Anvil ” hoe/cultivator
It’s nice out
It’s nice in
Phones in me pocket
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That sounds great — are you digging?
(Shaking head – men and their toys…)
😂😂
☘️🍀☘️rose of Sharon bush
Yes , digging under a rose of Sharon hibiscus
Thiscus one right here
I’m here and I’m here
☘️🍀☘️
Hibiscus flowers are lovely… we don’t have any here.
Restorative sleep, mo.
Hi Molonlabe.. I don’t know why but I was laughing also 😂👍…then I felt bad when Miss Della responded..☹️..anyway all is well that ends well..😀👍
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Hey Jim
I thought she was havin fun with it at first !!!
Snakes . Oh brother
I had a fish pond when I lived on the south gulf coast of fl.
I didn’t mind the rat and racer snakes , the long black ones. ,they were real easy to kill . Stupid , easy to outsmart.
What bothered me was the brown water snakes, they loved loved my fish pond . I would clean the pond by hand , pulling all the leaves out and he would be there until I found him.
Then the games began.
Sometimes it would go on all day. I won most battles. Large flat slate rocks where my favorite weapon besides the shovel. I learned quick that the shovel was a one shot . Total clean cut to the neck , only one chance.
But the rocks . Heavy rocks , I would slam the rock down hard and even if it wasn’t a clean kill , the snake was slammed into the earth , be squirming and flapping , thats when the shovel finished em off.
You should see me when I made a kill , be running round the pond doing the touchdown sign.
I never gave up till I got em.
Got many many kills.
Been bit about a dozen times. They always got me in the same spot when I got bit. Right between the thumb and the pointer finger . Haven’t been bit in over forty years. Played in the woods a lot as a kid , catching snakes. Easily found under fallen logs.
Adventuring in the woods with my buddies.
Thoughts were the days my friend.
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I’m late to the country life but a quick learner 😂.. I leave the non poisonous alone to handle mice and rats..😂👍.. have had encounters with brown water snakes since I’m on a pond here..😀👍
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😂😂😂 Hey Jim, glad y’all had some laughs today !!
There’s usually something funny going on around my place every week. Seriously.!!
You be careful in the woods, tho, this summer – watch your step..
🥰🙏🏻🥰
Waving back, duchess!! Thanks for your prayers and writings today, be blessed!
Thy will be done. In Jesus name, amen!
All the above…all the conversation, all the back and forths…this is why I adore this wonderful thread!!🤗💕
Me too, best church ever!
BTW Mt. Washington has already set a new record for June snow. They have been keeping records at the observatory/weather station for 91 years.
Meanwhile the interior of Greenland is going to get pummeled by heavy snow this week. And the Arctic temperature is well below normal for this time of year. As with every past year in the last 10 or so, Arctic temps in the winter have been above normal but still well below freezing while summer temps run at or below the 30 years mean.
Does the magical molecule of CO2 does a triple back flip and rune away from the Arctic every summer? Of course not! It is water vapor that makes the difference!
Looks as if they have found an old Tardis.
https://endtimeheadlines.org/2023/06/crashed-ufo-recovered-by-the-us-military-distorted-space-and-time-leaving-one-investigator-nauseous-and-disoriented/
LOL. They must have got this description from ‘Dr. Who’. They are lucky that an army of 1950’s-style robots did not come out the shape-shifting vessel, waving toilet plungers and brandishing egg beaters while shouting in strangulated high-pitched voices. .”Exterminate.. Exterminate! (Daleks)
Either that or they dug out that old Orson Wells radio broadcast from long ago which scared all the listeners, figuring no one would remember it.
Baloney…..
War of the Worlds. Loved that movie, could always scare the daylights out of my sister when I mentioned it.
Here’s an article of the radio broadcast of it, Marti.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/infamous-war-worlds-radio-broadcast-was-magnificent-fluke-180955180/
Thank you. This was a really interesting article. I have read the book and I have the movie but the best and scariest thing to do is listen to the broadcast!! It is so real, send chills thru you. A masterpiece.
That War of the Worlds must have been terrifying for people who thought it was real, on the first radio broadcast.
I have to admit I got really fond of some of the characters in some of the TV series episodes of Starship Enterprise.. Some were really good. I liked Seven of Nine. Of course Spok was great. the Doc made of photons was fun. Too bad we do not have that level of medical care nowadays :-)) I wouldn’t mind one of those instant food-producing machines either .
I do not believe there really are any intelligent life forms out there. No suitable planets. We are alone.
Baloney is right!
I had another British “b” word, but opted for baloney.😎
MIDDAY PRAYER
Oh my dear friend…sent to the mother of the little child I told you of a while back…
Full disclosure: My youngest, mother of my beloved once bright, happy,and carefree granddaughter.
Thank you Holy Spirit for inspiring my sister in Christ🙏🏻💕
Your words stopped me, Betsy. Without knowing details – and don’t need to – will be praying for your granddaughter.
“Beloved granddaughter ” is all I saw.
I have two and they’re precious.
🙏🏻💕
Thank you, Della. I love all my grands, but this one reaches very deep into my heart for some reason. Bless you.
🙏🏻💕🥹
My prayers also Betsy for our Lord’s perfect healing and restoring your precious’ to her bright, happy and carefree self.
Amen, amen.
A Woman in Blue (Portrait of the Duchess of Beaufort)
by Thomas Gainsborough
Don Henley – The Heart Of The Matter
check the hair on the “Duchess”
could be hiding some bunny ears under there !!!
You. Monkey, MO. !!! Full of it today, Bro !!!
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It ! ?
I saw the pic
I couldn’t resist the duchess
Love the blue tones
I’m going to work out back now .
I will be on my guard
Snakes could be lurking
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Good idea, molon, to be on guard… That snake was slithering in your direction last time I saw him.
He’ll be there shortly. Oh, and coachwhips have an attitude…. rises up on his tail. Eeekkk!!
😂😂
I’ve always thought blues are hardest to get right. The artist got these just right.
Full of Baloney, Bananas, Pasta, Mozzarella Cheese and sometimes, Gibberish – to name a few ‘it’s
Just pulling your good leg, MO – sounds like playing in the dirt makes your mind wander to silly…
You make ‘posting’ fun – or is that loving – anyway
But this snake business makes me pray harder !!! Can’t like snakes !!! Nope…
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You know Dutch
You wouldn’t believe how happy I am to not have seen one snake since I bought this place.
Sorry about the silly story about snake slaying.
I guess it’s just cuz I really am glad they are not in my yard. I got a fox lives in a big beautiful bush . The bush is so big , Alvin doesn’t even suspect he is in there . I have deer rambling through . Turtles and fish down by the dock .
Birds everywhere , feeding time just started around an hour ago . Owls way up . Bard owls making cool noises at night. Fireflies and the sounds of the night. So good.
You would love it here Dutch , I know you would
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Oh, I am sure I would – Sounds delightful – and the caretaker is so handsome – you know him ???
Don’t be sorry about being silly – lots of people are dealing with extra stress these days !!!
We all need to lighten up – stop and smell the roses – and just enjoy the banter !!! ☺️
That is why this place is such a fun place to visit – we support each other – no matter what is happening in our lives – we can find comfort here – Yes ???
God Bless You Real Good for what you bring through the Spirit for us to enjoy !!! ❤️
BUNNY HUGS !!! 💙🌼💙🌼💙
☘️🍀☘️ blue tones
Just stepped out and ran into this lovely lady.
Don’t know her name but I’ve been waitin for her to open. She just opened this morning.
Before she opens it looks blue but the flower is purple with blue tones.
Just came to see me today
Got it last year
Don’t know it’s name
Don’t matter
I call it “the blue flower “
Love things that come back year after year
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/453737731185926003/
Perennial Balloon Flower. – Maybe ???
Grandiflorus
Thats it friend
You are such a cool friend
It did just open up today
Looks real pretty
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Oh, Good – Thought I saw one of those at the Garden Center – the closed flower is the key !!!
Happy you be happy – 🥰
The sleeping beauty wolf by Leon Bakst
Enigma-Era-Gregorian – Moment Of Peace
I really like this!
I do too Bett
When their two noses came together at the end
Sweet
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Can’t have too much of that😊
go get em boy
Oh yeah
I can feel the dog running
That is so good
See the mountains in the back
Reminds me of the Rangeley lakes in Maine
Uh huh
Can’t git thar from heeya
I just HAVE to post this!!
Need a Monday afternoon pick-me-up?? Plus a shot of joy and a good dose of smiles?? Wish I were there…
Just what the doctor ordered. 😁
“Miss Moonshine Buckdances the Fastest Bluegrass Fiddle Dance Ever -Chomp and Stomp ’22
(3,767,963 views😎)
Betsy
I kid u not
I was this close to posting that there young lady
a few days ago .
Same day I posted a Roy video
Seen her and clicked on it
Watched it
But didn’t post it
Nice lady
Nice dance
Dancin on the square
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And look how everyone is having such a grand time! Just good fun…
…and yes, I can believe you nearly posted it. I actually can.😎
So fun — wish I could do that!
Oh and I do, Della. She wasn’t even breathing hard…where as should I try it I would be hardly breathing!!😂
Woo hooo, yup, smiling Billy.
Interesting idea.. https://www.ndtv.com/feature/entrepreneur-asks-elon-musk-if-he-can-buy-who-from-bill-gates-his-reply-4113492
However, I expect the W.H.O. will end up being run by the W.E.F. no matter what. Likely everything will. The WEF is planning on re writing the Bible via A.I. after all.
Good luck with that. That will just seal their fate.
The Fountain of Love by Francois Boucher
Fleetwood Mac – You Make Loving Fun
Lovely, MO – Perfect Match – Art plus Music !!!
You rarely cease to amaze me with your choices !!!
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☘️🍀☘️ takin a walk
Just taken a walk
To the end of my dock
See the clouds and trees in the reflection.
Thought maybe you’d like taking a walk
☘️🍀☘️ reflections
Just reflecting
On the reflections
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Good night dear friend(s)
Sweet dreams🤗💕
Sure would – Need to shift my focus – from the suffering others are experiencing to
God’s bountiful creation – and the peace He will afford them…
I know that sounds sad – but it is true – another one asked for prayers – her Aunt is dying…
So a peaceful walk with you is what God ordered – Thanks !!!
💙 🧚🏻♀️ 💙 🧚🏻♀️ 💙
Do take that walk, my friend. Recharging your spiritual batteries is a good and necessary thing.🙏🏻😘
Amen goes right there, Bet !!! ❤️
I’ll jump in here and bid all a happy good night 😀👍
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. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Amen.
The 50th Psalm
Septuagint
Prayer of Saint Ioannikios the Great of Bithynia (+ 846)
My hope is the Father, my refuge the Son, my protection the Holy Spirit. O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.
From Small Compline
Rejoice Virgin Theotokos, Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, for thou hast borne the Savior of our souls. (Thrice)
Beginning of the Apostles’ Fast
Orthodox Christian Church
Amen
Archbishop Vigano, God’s good servant has penned another essay.
“Vigano: Considerations on the Great Reset and the New World Order”
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/06/no_author/vigano-considerations-on-the-great-reset-and-the-new-world-order/
The above links directly to the full essay.
https://conspiracyforever.home.blog/2023/06/10/vigano-considerations-on-the-great-reset-and-the-new-world-order/
Thanks for that, Betsy. Archbishop Vigano is a fine man.
You are so welcome, jb. This is so long but the scope of it is impressive and historical. How we have arrived at this terrible moment. Names and dates.
He spares nothing, my friend. But it is clear that satan collected the souls he needed to establish his reign on earth long, long ago. And these lost souls are as hideous as one might expect. It must be read.
But at the end, Vigano is so hopeful because he knows. And no matter how terrifying we find the state of this fallen world, we should be hopeful as well. Blessings, jb.
Thank you, Betsy, I agree with you totally. It was excellent. It will be passed on.
Thank you for that, Betsy, I will read that essay. Archbishop Vigano is a fine man.
Dear Betsy
I know I don’t talk about politics or the battles going on in my beloved church,
But I must tell you I have read all Viganos writings.
And many others of his group and like minded men.
I started out as a wee lad some fifty years ago taking classes taught by a Father Leonard Feeney and then went on to study with his friend Brother Francis.
I had some great conversations with them over many breakfasts.
These were the men that made me who I am .
We studied hard and prayed hard.
I am proud of my church and will defend it to the end but will never ever push it on anybody.
But if someone wants to know something, I got it in me. I just don’t talk about it much but it’s in me .
Just sayin
Good night Bett
My sweet friend
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Oh, mo….You don’t need to talk about any of it. You live a Christ like-life, dear friend, with love and by example.
Every denomination is shot through with divisions and apostasy. Every one. Especially the Anglican Church with its Synod.
Archbishop Vigano came into my non Catholic life through two beautiful letters he wrote and sent to President Trump, addressing him with an endearment. They were lovely. But there was something in his written voice which drew me towards him which led me to believe that he speaks for Almighty God on this earth.
I may be wrong but I hope I am right. He speaks with clarity and with quiet passion, and I look for and devour every thing he writes or says. One of Chris’s and my dearest friends is a Catholic deacon who was present for us when Chris was so ill recently.
So I hope you’ll read Vigano’s long article which is not so much about the Catholic Church as it is the final battle between good and evil, satan vs Almighty God, which we seem in every way to be in the midst of. No matter what church we belong to, in the end we are all members of the One Church which is our Father.
At any rate, I’ll say again that you walk the walk and are an absolute blessing for this beautiful branch. And I am very grateful to call you one of the best there is and my beloved friend, cariad…
Nos da, mo💕🍀 Sleep well.
Amen, amen🙏🏻
Good night, my friend💕
Amen and Amen
Amen
Amen 🙏
Amen.
Amen🙏🏻
Amen.
Amen.
Amen
May our Lord’s Mercy and Grace keep us safe until the morning light!
Welch ~ Cariad
Cariad…a Welsh term of affection for a friend or a love.
Diolch, cariad. Beautiful💕
May the Lord keep you safe Stevie.
Good night
Thank you for that
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