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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aw, what a sweet looking kitty
That looks like Mama Katts!
Good morning, Leon.
-You do have
quite a way
with picture-telling❣️
publish a book 🫠
✝️ DAILY DEVOTIONAL, May 29, 202
Thank you DD. I don’t spend much time on the thread here as it would cause dereliction of my assigned duties
BUT!
If I invest the time to see when you again post Spurg!?!
I stop and feast! There’s always meat on those bones.
Keep em’ coming!
Amen!🕊💕
Frank…dear brother Frank…I am sure wherever you have been planted by Almighty God during your day, you are blooming. 🙏🏻 Bet (always) NM
Good morning, Dan and thank you for our Monday Spurgeon devotionals which always show how his “acorns” of inspired (by the Holy Spirit I have no doubt) writings grew into those mighty oaks which continue after all these years to give us the shade of His eternal presence. There is so much to contemplate from this one. Blessings always.
Thank you DD
That is a very sad picture for at least two reasons. First and foremost while I understand the grief of the poor woman, the deceased loved one, if he’s a Christian, isn’t there. The dead body awaits the resurrection where the real person, the real soul, will be united with the body. Second, wars after wars after wars and the Lindsey Graham’s of our national leadership are not satisfied. With our dishonorable leadership there must be war, profit, power, mindless jingoism to strip us of our best young men and now women.
May God be pleased to publicly shame those leaders in America who would spend our treasure for dishonor and profit. May our Heavenly Father give succor and hope to those who are his through Jesus Christ the Lord so that they do not grieve as those who have no hope.
Amen
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Morning Ya’ll 🙂
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Hi, there jay 🙂
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Morning, Garrison😊
Mornin’ Bet. Goin’ for breakfast/lunch tacos in a bit.
Enjoy!!! I know you will💕
Good morning, Mr jay. I think I will simply sit on your bench for a wee while and think about this day of grateful remembrance for all who sacrificed so I could do just that.
I have saved this personal essay, written by the late, much lamented Gerard Vanderleun who wrote it for Memorial Day in 2003.
I have never been as moved by such a poignant writing as I have by this. I will leave it here in high and prayerful hopes that my beloved friends will perhaps grab a coffee and sit for a few minutes to read it. I am convinced those who do will be much moved by it, as I was.
For me, this of all which Mr Vanderleun wrote, was his finest.
“THE NAME IN THE STONE”
~On Living with the Loss of a Son in Wartime. Written and first published on Memorial Day, 2003~
https://americandigest.org/mt-archives/003362.php
“MANSIONS OF THE LORD”
Thank you Betsy. I read this last year when you posted it and again today. It brings me to tears. Such a great, bittersweet story.
And much to his credit, Patience, a humble one. Broke my heart, as well…
I want to give as many as possible the chance to read it because his archives will last for two years from the date of his passing earlier this year….then his whole expansive archive will be removed from the internet, including this deeply emotional piece.
And that will be a dreadful loss.
We are going to revisit the movie “Taking Chance” today.
Right now I am going to the store to restock on tissues…
Parichute…apologies…I saw the “P” and didn’t the rest, dear lady…
Forgive me please😬
Maidin Mhaith Betsy I am doing the same today with my best Irish breakfast tea🇺🇸☘️🇺🇸
Ahhhhh…so I am in very good company. The day just got better🤗
Good afternoon Bet! We usually try to make it to the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Houston but haven’t been able to do it in several years. Elizabeth’s Dad and brother are buried there just a couple of rows from each other.
Good afternoon, G…I am sorry the journey of remembrance wasn’t possible this year. I know it means so much to your bride. And I’m sure you as well as a born again American and Texan. More so you considering that you came from the old country where the two brutal world wars were fought.
Next year…
Definitely🙏🏻😘
We are talking about taking a trip to Houston in a few weeks with Nipper.
Wonderful!!!!!!! Jazz hands, and lots of them!!!💕!
Mornin, jay 🙂
Misspent youth, jay 🙂 The beer came out at noon. Weed after work. We kept all the shop windows open in the naive belief that the smell would somehow magically filter away when, in fact, the smell lingered from one end of the alley to the other. The cops knew exactly who was smokin’ but, because we were part of the community and never caused them trouble, were benign. Halcyon days. Sigh. . .
All experiences that helped me guide my children away from such nonsense 😁
good morning ☀️
Thanks, Annie. Old memories tend to paper over the more obvious cracks.
Buncha’ hippies . . . I much prefer the later version . . . 🙂
Howdy jay! My favorite.
Howdy Gramps 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
Howdy Garrison 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
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Very sensuous music, isn’t it, Garrison. No matter the tempo. Exceedingly nice to listen…and move…to.
Yep. Loved Brazilian music when I first heard it when I was still in HS. Thought it was seriously cool then. Still do. 🙂
Afternoon Garrison!
Backatcha’ Gramps! 🙂
greats tuff as always . good day to you Garrison
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Bible Study Help #14 ‘Prudent Silence‘ / Abridged
Amos 5:13 “...the prudent shall keep silence in that…evil time.” Almost time, keep planting seeds.
Mat. 24:23 “...if any…shall say…here is Christ,’ or ‘there;’ believe it not.” Be they family, stranger, friend, priest, TV personality, or ‘on the scene’ reporter. Don’t believe them, they will all be deceived!
Rev. 12:9 “...the great dragon…called…Devil…Satan…deceiveth the whole world…cast…into the earth…his angels…with him.” He’s already got most deceived. The show he and his pals will put on will convince even more. Many don’t understand, he comes before Christ. Satan is supernatural and the greatest liar to ever exist.
Rev. 13:13 “...he doeth great wonders…in the sight of men.”
13:14 “And deceiveth them…on…earth by the means of those miracles...”
13:18 “Here is wisdom…his number is Six hundred threescore and six.” [666] Yet they’ll worship him.
Mark 13:22 “…signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.” Most of the 144,000 will believe he’s Jesus too, right up to The Millennium. “He’s beautiful, he doesn’t have horns or a tail.“!
Rom. 11:4 “...I have reserved…Myself seven thousand…not bowed…to…Baal.” Women & men against Satan.
11:5 “...a remnant according to…election…” A remnant; a last remaining indication of what was before.
Mat. 24:24 “…there shall arise false Christs…if…possible…deceive the very elect.” Only 7,000 “very elect”.
Any who don’t understand might think, “That’s not fair, GOD picked 7,000 favorites?” GOD knows who He can count on by their decision in the 1st Age. Did they side with Him or did they follow Satan’s planned overthrow? Are others willing to stand for Jesus against Satan, or do they want to ‘fly away’? GOD knows their very hearts even before they make up their minds!
Acts 9:15 “...the LORD said…he is a chosen vessel...” Paul stood with GOD in the 1st Age.
10:34 “...Of a truth…God is no respecter of persons.”
Eph. 1:4 “...chosen…before the foundation…without blame...” Stood against Satan’s overthrow.
Jer. 1:5 “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee…”
Rom. 9:11 “...children…not yet born…according to election…” Earned in the 1st Age.
9:13 “Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.” Before they were embryos.
1 Pet. 1:20 “…foreordained before the foundation of the world...”
2:8 …a Stone of stumbling…a Rock of offence…they were appointed.” To understand.
2:9 “...ye are a chosen generation…of Him Who…called…out of darkness…”
The most important choice in the Fig Tree Generation; Side with GOD, or with Satan.
Rom. 11:7 “…and the rest were blinded.” It’s so obvious, but they won’t study – yet.
11:8 “...it is written, God hath given…spirit of slumber…unto this day.” The LORD’s Day.
Many will come along shortly before the start of The Millennium. They’ll recognize the signs and realize, “I heard, or read, all this before, this seems familiar. Holy schneikey, that really is the false christ!”
There’s a price to pay if they preferred man’s traditions instead of GOD‘s truth.
Ezek. 44:10 “...Israel went astray…away from Me after…idols; they shall…bear their iniquity.”
44:11 “Yet they shall be ministers...” There’s always work to be done, but…
44:12 “Because they…caused…Israel to fall…they shall bear their iniquity.”
44:13 “…they shall not come near unto Me…they shall bear their shame...”
Rev. 20:5 “…the rest…lived not…until…thousand years were finished.” Spiritually dead.
Any with understanding are more than willing to help our family of brothers and sisters that struggle. When we’re truly called, we’re compelled to help them understand. Ignore man’s traditions and false teachers!
Dan. 11:21 “...he shall come in peaceably...” Satan is after souls, not murder and mayhem.
11:22 “...with the arms of a flood…” His flood of lies deceives the world.
11:26 “…many shall fall down slain.” Spiritually ‘dead’, not physically harmed.
11:27 “...both kings’…do mischief, and…speak lies...” He has many titles, and roles to perform.
11:33 “...they that understand…shall instruct many...” Keep offering truth.
11:34 “...they shall be holpen with a little help...” GOD will help.
11:35 “…some…of understanding shall fall…to purge…for a time appointed.” Not sealed, yet.
Rev. 12:17 “And the dragon was wroth…with the remnant..which…have…testimony of Jesus Christ.” The remnant who understand, will be sought out, “Bring them here, I love them, I want to help them.” He’s a freakin’ liar!
Dan. 11:44 “...he shall go…with great fury…to make away many.” He wants to deceive us all.
Luke 21:13 “…it shall turn to you for a testimony.” We want to decapitate the head of the serpent, not nip at his tail. Arguing with misled Joe Schmo, “That isn’t Jesus, it’s Satan!” will cause us problems. GOD teaches; the prudent shall keep silence, until the Holy Spirit requests our participation. Wait until He calls.
21:15 “…I will give you…wisdom…your adversaries shall not…resist.” GOD‘s Spirit will speak.
Hos. 4:6 “My People are destroyed for lack of knowledge...”
Isa. 46:9 “...I am GOD, and there is none else...” Why listen to false teachers?
46:10 “Declaring the end from the beginning…from ancient times…things…not done...”
Mark 13:23 “...I have foretold you all things.”
Mat. 24:15 “When ye …see the abomination of desolation…in the holy place...” In Jerusalem.
24:30 “...then shall appear the Son of man.” Jesus comes after this Prophecy.
2 Thes. 2:3 “Let no man deceive you by any means...”
2:5 “Remember…I told you these things?” Jesus warned us.
2:10 “...they received not the love of truth…” Some love religion.
2:11 “...for this cause GOD shall send…strong delusion…” It ticks GOD off!
Mark 4:22 “…there is nothing hid…neither…any thing kept secret...” Exactly why we study.
Eph. 6:10 “...be strong in the LORD...” To serve Him!
6:11 “Put on the whole armour of God…to stand against…the devil.” Not fly away.
6:14-17 “...truth…peace…faith…salvation…the word of GOD“. All of it.
Mark 13:37 “And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.” Watchmen stay vigilant.
Satan & his minions/religions continue teaching; “Please pray for peace!” [Jer. 6:14.]
Praying to GOD, to allow Satan to continue deceiving them! Just amazing.
Mat. 13:9 “Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.” Others will hear.
Tomorrow: ‘Seals, Trumps, & Vials‘ / Abridged
Thank you for this ***wipes tears from my eyes*** we are truly in a battle of GOOD vs evil
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Remembering those who gave it all so that we can live in freedom.
Speech from Ronald Reagan, 1985. Arlington National Cemetery
All gave some. Some gave all.
Thank you.
29 May
Memorial Day, 1993:
When 13-year-old Kyle Vogel discovers the World War II footlocker belonging to his grandfather, Bud, everyone tells Kyle to put it back. Luckily, he ignores them. Although Bud has never talked about the war, he finds himself striking a deal with his grandson: Kyle can pick any three souvenirs, and Bud will tell him the stories behind each one.
Memorial Day not only takes us on a journey into Bud’s complicated wartime past, but also into Kyle’s wartime future. As the two men share parallel experiences in combat, they come to realize how that magical day on the porch shaped both of their lives.
Free with Ad’s, R-rated so you have to be signed in to utube.
Warning: Box of tissues may not be optional for viewing.
Trailer
Pluto…. also free… unknown if account required… I don’t use it.
https://pluto.tv/en/on-demand/movies/5f8e54897ecf48001a347e5b
An AR has the recoil of a BB gun!
Love the AR !!!
I remember when that pitiful, sorry excuse for a man wrote that garbage.
Friends and I made MUCH fun of him, for quite awhile.
I can remember when that garbage hit the sales floor. Anybody could ruin their clothes with a little acid to get it to look like that, but people spent good money to buy pre-ruined clothes.
The ugly torn up jeans cost a lot more than the crisp, whole undamaged jeans.
I remember wearing our clothes to a frazzle because that is what we had. Money was not wasted on this pr – ruined garbage. Money really was not wasted on anything. Kids today need to do WITHOUT for a while. Maybe they would learn to appreciate nice things. They need to have to WORK for money to spend on things they think they WANT.
Sorry to be so grumpy about this subject, but even as youngsters we had to help out where we could. We did not waste anything. I am sure there are many here who grew up not having money to throw around on ruined clothes.
And they are still spending money on those stupid pants. Ridiculous!
Idiots with too much money trying to act like they are poor. Very irritating !!! They do NOT know what it is like to be poor.
Greetings Treepers! ✝️
By the grace of God, I made it to 64 today.
Whew! I took 2 naps yesterday so I’m up double extra early.
~~~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY Frank ~~~ 🎈 🎆 🧨 🎉 🎈 ⏲
May our good Lord Bless and keep you for many more years to come! 🤗 🙏 ✝
Happy birthday 🥳🥳🇺🇸
Happy Birthday 🥳
Sounds like another personal best.
Happy Blessed Birthday, Frank!
Happy Birthday Frank
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Frank!!
Many more are on the way I’m positive. The good Lord ain’t finished with you yet…💕 B
“BIRTHDAY”
The Beatles
https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/happy-birthday-celebration-card-background_16840979.htm
-Oh…. Happy day, Frank❣️
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Happy Birthday, bro!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Frank !!! Have a wonderful day. God Bless You.
Happy Birthdat Mr. Frank. May you be blessed with many more.
29 May 2022 Ronnie Hawkins, American-Canadian rock musician, dies at 87
Mary Lou
29 May 29 2021 B.J. Thomas, American singer (“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head”; “Hooked On A Feeling”; “Growing Pains Theme”), dies of lung cancer at 78.
29 May 2015 Peter Cropper, British violinist (Lindsay Quartet, 1965-2005), dies of a heart attack at 59
29 May 2013 Mulgrew Miller, American jazz pianist (Duke Ellington; Betty Carter; Artie Shaw; Art Blakely), composer, and educator (William Patterson University), dies of a stroke at 57
Full Concert
29 May 2013 Marvin Junior, American singer (The Dells – Oh What a Night), dies at 77
Oh What A Night
29 May 2012 (Arthel) “Doc” Watson, American Grammy Award-winning bluegrass, folk, and blues guitarist, songwriter, and singer, dies from complications following surgery at 89
Tennessee Stud
29 May 2005 Oscar Brown, American singer, songwriter (“Brown Baby”; “Forbidden Fruit”), playwright, and poet, dies from complications of osteomyelitis at 78
Dat Dere
29 May 1997 Jeff Buckley, American musician and singer (“Hallelujah”), drowns at 30.
29 May 1992 Peter “Ollie” Halsall, British rock guitarist and vibraphone player (Patto; The Rutles; Kevin Ayers), dies of a heart attack at 43
Money Bag
29 May 1989 John Cipollina, American rock guitarist (Quicksilver Messenger Service), dies from a long term lung disease at 45
Unvicious Circle
https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/the-key-to-our-victory-over-sin
Fifteen minutes of bone crushing joy. Hope you invest in it.
It would be my delight if it becomes your delight on my birthday.
Maranatha! ❤️✝️❤️
All gave some; some gave all. God bless our soldiers, brave men and women who sacrifice so much for this nation. Memorial Day 2023
Good morning Rusted!!! 🤗
Good morning, juststevie!!!
Have a Blessed day.
God bless them all — human and canine— who served and sacrificed!
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Yes, can’t forget the canines. 🥹
Good morning, Rusted💕
Morning,sweet Betsy!!! ❤️ I appreciate this definition you’ve posted. I don’t think I knew that and it’s good to know.
I’ve never seen it defined so succinctly…or more poignantly. I loved it, too😘
Thank you Betsy, I never saw these definitions. I will print this and post it in my shop.
You’re welcome, Marti. I immediately sent it to my teenage grands. The differences were explained very well I thought.
Another Marti, before the day ends…
Thank you, I will print it and put it right beside the other one.
Good morning, Rusted – glad to see you!!
Blessings sent your way!
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UNDISTURBED RELATIONSHIP
“At that day ye shall ask in My name….” “The Father Himself loveth you.” John xvi. 26, 27
“At that day ye shall ask in My name,” i.e., in My nature. Not – “You shall use My name as a magic word,” but – “You will be so intimate with Me that you will be one with Me.” “That day” is not a day hereafter, but a day meant for here and now. “The Father Himself loveth you” – the union is so complete and absolute. Our Lord does not mean that life will be free from external perplexities, but that just as He knew the Father’s heart and mind, so by the baptism of the Holy Ghost He can lift us into the heavenly places where He can reveal the counsels of God to us.
“Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in My name….” “That day” is a day of undisturbed relationship between God and the saint. Just as Jesus stood unsullied in the presence of His Father, so by the mighty efficacy of the baptism of the Holy Ghost, we can be lifted into that relationship – “that they may be one, even as We are One.”
“…He will give it you.” Jesus says that God will recognize our prayers. What a challenge! By the Resurrection and Ascension power of Jesus, by the sent-down Holy Ghost, we can be lifted into such a relationship with the Father that we are at one with the perfect sovereign will of God by our free choice even as Jesus was. In that wonderful position, placed there by Jesus Christ, we can pray to God in His name, in His nature, which is gifted to us by the Holy Ghost, and Jesus says – “Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in My name, He will give it you.” The sovereign character of Jesus Christ is tested by His own statements.
Oswald Chambers
May 29th Devotional
Afternoon juststevie!
Good morning my dear sweet friend stevie
Gods blessings be with you this fine day
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Howdy friend!
always late i am
sorry GrandpaM
im still running around
i come here on breaks
im loving the friends here
and here
your a good friend , friend
thanks
just made some killer sandwiches
good night friend
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The Our Father
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. Amen.
PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Matthew 18:20
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
Dear molon, there are no words for this picture… or that you selected it to place with Matthew this morning. No words at all….🙏🏻
Betsy
its so special that we pray .
today .
everyday we can . we come .
and ,
we pray
we all come together and pray .
thats what this family is doing .
coming together and praying. thats the part that matters . all else is just the friendship and fellowship and thats so so good.
but the prayin part.
uh hu . im in . im all in
Something we here realized long ago, since we are more than two or three…we are a Chapel in the Branches. Or church if you will.
We know He promises to be amongst us with our numbers, dear molon. Your taking up residence here, your adding the now indispensable prayers and photos, along with duchess’s daily psalms and scriptures makes it beautifully , wonderfully true for me and I know others who contribute the same.
And our congregation keeps growing!! Joyous!!
Yes, the praying and the lovingkindness which fills this House makes it so💕🙏🏻
Aren’t you so glad you decided to take up residence?
I know I am…I know we all are🤗🍀
i am Bet
i so am
HEAR OUR PRAYERS THIS DAY
In the quiet sanctuaries of our own hearts,
let each of us name and call on the One whose power over us
is great and gentle, firm and forgiving, holy and healing …
You who created us,
who sustain us,
who call us to live in peace,
hear our prayer this day.
Hear our prayer for all who have died,
whose hearts and hopes are known to you alone …
Hear our prayer for those who put the welfare of others
ahead of their own
and give us hearts as generous as theirs …
Hear our prayer for those who gave their lives
in the service of others,
and accept the gift of their sacrifice …
Help us to shape and make a world
where we will lay down the arms of war
and turn our swords into ploughshares
for a harvest of justice and peace …
Comfort those who grieve the loss of their loved ones
and let your healing be the hope in our hearts…
Hear our prayer this day
and in your mercy answer us
in the name of all that is holy.
The peace of God be with you
Good morning sir! 🤗
Good morning, dear sis💕 This seems to be a day of few to no words for me…how inspired is this stunning window!!
Bet
I saw this window our sweet sis posted and it hit me the same way friend.
You know the nicest thing though about it , its the person that posted it !
The thought that went into it .
Its not just random , its a real thought that someone had and that person put that thought into a post. that’s what makes its so special too.
The Love , The kindness , the thinking of others.
Stevie does that so well ,
and that aint a hardsell.
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The pic is a stained glass American flag….and as soon as I saw it, it had your name on it. Your pics of stained glass creations never fail to inspire and this pic needed to be in your collection! Sending an internet (((hug))) your way….and prayers and thanksgiving for our God who has richly blessed you with strength, determination, righteousness, and last but certainly not least, creativity! Peace and Blessings 🤗🙏✝💝
Good morning sweet sis! Checking in…lots going on today! Love you bunches…💝💝💝
And I you😘…hope your busy days involves some “put your feet up” time.
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Molon, I must apologize.
I reprinted this same prayer below without see yours…
…mea culpa…
Thank you Molon. Amen.
Good morning Treepers
Have a great Memorial Day
A happy good morning to you Molonlabe, hope you have a great Memorial Day also 🇺🇸🙏👍🍀🍀
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Good morning Jim
Thanks friend
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Good morning, Jim. Feeling the weight of this day as no other before it. Bless-ed be yours, my friend💕
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Gracious morning, dear friend. Blessings always to you on this day when we honour all those who sacrificed everything and those who endured those losses after🙏🏻
Good morning dear friend
This is a day to remember .
And i ask this question out of respect !
Question I have – Memorial Day , is it in Honor of those who died in service.
And Veterans Day is for all who served .
So on Memorial Day we honor all the people who were in the military and died while serving their country .
I think thats right .
May God keep and rest all those who served .
Thank you to all who supported and Love all of them.
To me , all those who were at their side in support roles should be honored today as well.
I hope its ok to think of it that way .
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I left an explanatory meme up top for sweet Rusted. And as you do, I remember all the friends and family of those who were lost and had to carry on. Can’t do that without doubling up on the tears dear brother, hoping always there is some comfort in knowing it is just a parting until that time of reunion in the Holy presence of God Almighty, our Father, the Great Comforter. 🙏🏻
I agree.. I use this Day and others to thank people I know that are are serving , my grandson, have served, my son , my granddaughter’s husband, really can’t thank them all enough.. that’s why present circumstances are so disheartening 🇺🇸🙏
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Good and blessed day to you, Molon!
So thankful to see you – hopefully, in one piece!! Those weddings can drain the life out of me!!
Take care, and breathe …
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Della
As I tried to say to Duchess
Todays Memorial Day and maybe I shouldn’t speak so much about certain things but you know what , people should know me by now and I don’t mean to disrespect anybody or anything if my thoughts just wonder off to what’s going on in my life.
So
Let me tell you right now.
I can’t believe this wonderful wonderful place called the Tree
It’s meant so much to me.
Your prayers you composed.
Wow
You got it in you girl.
Let me tell you one quick story about the wedding.
We had a mass.
At the mass the priest did his regular thing and then of course went in to the marriage ceremony part.
Now he was an old guy. And when he started to do the ceremonial wedding aspect of the mass , he slowly walked up to the my Angelina and looked slowly and smiled and then looked down at the pretty white folder that contained the words of the sacramental ceremony which he opened slowly but with a smile.
And I thought
Wow this man is slow but then realized that he was just so filled with joy with what he was about to do that he was just giving it the proper time and respect that each moment deserved.
So he starts by you know , getting to the right part and moving the little gold tassel that helps him keep his place, then when he was ready to start reciting the words I immediately noticed something in back of him that looked like it was behind him but it wasn’t behind him it was on top of his head but my eyes didn’t think it was on his head cuz you don’t usually see something on top of somebody’s head .
His hair was bright silver
And on his head was this thing , I can’t really explain it but it was like if you had a sterno under a chaffing dish and you tried looking to see if it was lit and you couldn’t really see a flame but you could see the blurred wavey flickering of the heat .
It looked like that on the top of his head.
It took me back
It put me in a place I’ve not been before
It was powerful and it stayed with me the whole day.
I felt strong strong the whole day.
I didn’t have to worry about anything.
The stress was completely gone and I had this feeling of I don’t know, Joy , power , strength.
I’ll never forget it like that before and I can’t explain it proper but it was their and I saw it.
I looked right at it.
It was their
It was
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It is
It’s here
He’s here
What a beautiful testimony you’ve shared, molon … reading this gave me lump in my throat.
You will remember this time for rest of your days!
But, I’m not surprised -one bit – that God was strong on your behalf.
Many believers here asked Him to help you, and He promises to do so when we call.
Thank You, dear Lord. May You be exalted in our lives!
Molon, the good news is the strength that was given to you on the wedding day, and yesterday, is available for every day! Believe Him and look to the Lord for it…
That’s what I do – beginning every morning. Otherwise, I fall.
Yes, God meets each of us in special ways that we cannot comprehend – much less explain to others.
That’s part of the intimacy we share with the Lord. Just you and Him – no one else in that sacred relationship.
You’re so right – there are many kind, good folks here. All of us are unique with different temperaments, experiences, knowledge, passions, etc.
And the Lord knows how to minister to each of us using certain ones with their hearts and words.
However, all of us, understand a hurting, broken heart. Brokenness comes in various ways to each, but all of it causes suffering.
Since you enjoy plants/flowers, too, here’s a pic I took this morning.
Yesterday this peace lily was wilted and I thought dead since I forgot to water.
I watered last evening, and this morning it came back, also, with TWO flower blooms!
Unbelievable! It was just a sweet gift from the Lord.
He always brings life from the dead….
Be blessed today, and rejoice, molon!
Off to a busy afternoon.
Still praying for you…
Remember! all the prayers that everyone left for you are still in heaven with God.
They do not expire. He remembers and He answers.
Shalom…
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Busy afternoons for all I’m sure.
Thank you for sharing with us your love for plants.
Those lol babies are called Calla Lillies
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Love em
“The Calla Lilies Are in Bloom Again”
Katherine Hepburn
Oh my, Molon, I have joy for you leaking out my eyes. You described it perfectly.
Mornin’ all!
Good morning WeeWeed
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Very cool!
The Blood of My Brothers – Dwayne Ford
Beautiful Song!!
Have a Blessed Memorial Day, y’all.
Same to you SV
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Morning, CR. You as well, my friend😘
Verse of the Day for Monday, May 29, 2023
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“O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.”
Psalms 95:1 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered!!!
Good morning Duchess
I want to tell you something about the last few days but maybe not now . I guess maybe today is not a good time .
A lot is still happening .
I just want to let you know,
Please don’t take my lack of response to everything you so thoughtfully said yesterday and the day before as anything more than it’s just me doing so many things that I can’t even respond in the proper manner in which your thoughts so deeply deserve.
Please know this my friend
You see , I can’t even begin to tell you how much it means to me.
But
Today is Memorial Day and I’ve said too much already.
Blessings and Peace be with you today my sweet sister .
We gonna talk lots more ,
Lots lots more , in the days to come.
Love you friend
Meant it
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Understand perfectly, Dear Bro – Peace Be With. You, too!!!
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BE MY VOICE
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.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
Bless-ed Memorial Day, sweet friend. A precious word and substance is “hope”. Something we must cling on to for all we are worth. 🙏🏻😘
Amen goes right there, Bet!!! ❤️
Good morning everyone … a solemn day of remembrance and grievance for our fallen heroes…
This pic has always moved me as I think about what they were going through.
Also, a good time to reflect that we humans are still in a war.
May this excerpt from http://www.gotquestions.org encourage, as we remember the King Eternal leads us on!
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The sovereign LORD of hosts has the grace to always be there for the one who comes to Him through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The King of glory, who commands the armies of heaven and who will eventually defeat all His enemies in this world, is none other than Jesus Christ. He is the LORD of hosts (Revelation 19:11–20).
And a very good morning to you Della… 🙏🇺🇸👍
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Hopefully another catnap in store for you, Mr. Jim!
🤣😂👍..for sure ..😂..
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Good morning, dear Della💕
We armour up to follow the Father and the Son. May we stand firm and not falter 🙏🏻
Thank you much, dear Betsy! This song is precious to me.
Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. – John 14:1
Though you are living in troubled times, ALL of human history could be considered troubled times! There has never been an epoch through the ages when the world was not filled with war and oppression, crime, starvation, and social mayhem. Godless rebellion has run rampant across the entire span of humanity’s life on Earth.
One of the differences you face today is your 24/7 access to stories from around the globe. You can literally zoom in on any spot on the planet and discover the troubling news in that region, along with video and audio. You have a fully developed view of the human race shaking its fist at God and living with the results.
As humans largely reject God’s complete plan to redeem Creation, ideas of a one-world government and global communication are being achieved. It is possible for something to happen in one part of the world and literally have the entire world watching as it happens.
Do not be distracted by the level of trouble you see. Give God thanks that He has placed you in an age of such technological wonder. Pray for the problems you see and ask God to use the amazing innovations available to bring hope to those in need. Ask the Lord to provide the people and resources to take the gospel to any remaining unreached people groups, whether in the U.S. or across the planet.
Look peacefully to the skies and know His redemption draws near.
https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing/?utm_source=daily_briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_content=daily_briefing
May 29
Morning
The life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul. Lev. 17:11
Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 1:29
The blood of the Lamb. Rev. 7:14
The precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. I Pet. 1:19
Without shedding of blood is no remission. Heb. 9:22
The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. I John 1:7
By his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. Heb. 9:12
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith. Heb. 10:19, 20, 22
Ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s. I Cor. 6:20
Evening
Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. Psa. 55:6
It came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a vehement east wind and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, It is better for me to die than to live. Jonah 4:8
Job spake, and said, Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul; which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures? Job 3:2, 20, 21
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. Psa. 34:19
Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour. John 12:27
In all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. Heb. 2:17, 18
Bagster
https://dailylightdevotional.org/05/0529.html
Good morning Poyeema and thank you
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Hear Our Prayer This Day
“In the quiet sanctuaries of our own hearts,
let each of us name and call on the One whose power
over us is great and gentle, firm and forgiving, holy and healing…
You who created us,
who sustain us,
who call us to live in peace,
hear our prayer this day.
Hear our prayer for all who have died,
whose hearts and hopes are known to you alone…
Hear our prayer for those who put the welfare of others
ahead of their own
and give us hearts as generous as theirs…
Hear our prayer for those who gave their lives
in the service of others,
and accept the gift of their sacrifice…
Help us to shape and make a world
where we will lay down the arms of war
and turn our swords into ploughshares
for a harvest of justice and peace…
Comfort those who grieve the loss of their loved ones
and let Your healing be the hope in our hearts…
Hear our prayer this day
and in Your mercy answer us
In the Name of all that is Holy.
The peace of God be with you.”
~Austin Fleming~
Thank you Bet
I really like this man Austin Fleming prayers .
I posted a prayer by him on another thread .
Coincidence.
!!! Not !!!
I’ve apologized to you up top for posting before reading this thread all the way down.
No…no coincidence whatsoever. 🍀
Remembering Great, Great Grandfather Jake. He died of a gunshot wound May 22, 1864. May 23 Jake was buried in Alexandria National Cemetery. Jake’s grave is in section A number 1916. He left a wife and four year old son.
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ON THIS DAY
Today is a day we feel sorrow twice
For those who have paid the ultimate price
For families of those who cannot forget
Whose pain lingers on with no outlet
Today is sad for just not what was lost
Today is sad for what liberty cost
Was evil defeated just to remain
To do it all over and over again
So many died fighting to keep us free
And the fight goes on unceasingly
A nation in turmoil like never before
We armor up daily and fight some more
The enemy pummels us hard each day
A war wherein he mocks God as gay
His creation he strives but to destroy
Naught in his arsenal he won’t deploy
Have they all died in vain never to see
Their families enjoy the right to be free
The fight goes on voraciously each day
We will not give up or give in no way
Dear Father God how much more can we take
When all that we love is clearly at stake
When will You move Your Almighty Hand
To finally free us and save this land
When will You come to assist and to aid
Just as in Your Word so rightly said
When will this death and destruction end
When will we need not remember again
Your thoughts are not ours Your ways are neither
Your mercies are true – You’re not a writher
You promised never to leave or abandon
How You will deliver us we cannot fathom
Yet we trust in You with all of our hearts
We have Faith this sorrow one day departs
By Your Grace through Faith we are saved
Never again will we e’re be depraved
You will lift us up on wings of eagles
We are Your children Your elite regals
We will trample the enemy to the ground
No longer will he to and fro around
Michael will crush his head underfoot
And his power to reign will go caput
No longer will wars take our young away
And we will rejoice on that glorious day
D01:05/29/2023
Duchess, your poem today encapsulates for me, and I am sure for many more, why Memorial Day this year weighs so heavily on many.
And why I couldn’t up vote the Ramirez cartoon which WeeWeed posted today.
The freedom fought for and died for by numbers too great to contemplate without weeping doesn’t exist today. The vise of despotism and tyranny tightens slowly and inexorably, the controls in the hands of those who have no concept of honour, sacrifice, morals, or others.
But we know, and many more are coming to understand, our battle today..our war…is a spiritual one with Almighty God, our Creator, at the helm in His heaven.
So, as stated in that timeless moving poem “In Flanders Field” by John McCrae, the torch has been dropped and faith broken.
We must pick it back up to fight all that evil has felt free to rain down upon us.
And for that, we will need all which God, through his mercy and grace, can provide…if it be His will.
May we be granted the chance to show ourselves equal to the sacred duty we owe to those who died in fulfilling theirs.
With the armour we wear and with the certain knowledge that one day, St Michael will crush the head of satan who today spreads his depravity through the souls he has captured.
It will happen we are assured. Almighty God go with us into redemptive battle🙏🏻. We ask in the Name of your beloved Son, Christ Jesus, our only mediator and advocate.
Bless you for your thoughtful and incisive poetic offering, dear friend.💕
In Flanders Field
Thank You, sincerely, Bet!!! This day is not a happy memory day – we are reminded lest we repeat it.
And yet – over and over we believed the enemy’s minions and his false claims of liberty for all – for thousands of years – the enemy has divided us and caused death and destruction –
There is a website that details the cemeteries in the US and around the world – I have posted a link in years past – but cannot post it this year – my heart can no longer tolerate it – nor can I tolerate the millions who have died from the virus hoax – the enemy has again come out with guns blazing – another war against God’s Creation – and now he wants to poison our food supply!
His time is not yet – and still he rushes feverishly to destroy all in his path – even our children!!!
Please do not get me wrong – I do believe God will deliver us in this year of Jubilee!!! And – Please do not think I am being impatient for that to happen – because everything happens in His timing – not ours!!!
You are so wise – and your discernment is impeccable!!! I thank God daily you are here!!!
Hugs!!! ❤️🧚🏻♀️❤️🧚🏻♀️❤️
Yes, dear friend…the destruction is deep and far reaching. How deep and far reaching? All we need do is pay attention to see it. Relatively speaking, satan’s time is short. And his earthly acolytes and troops are carrying out his orders no doubt to the letter.
But this is where the patience and hope we strive to maintain and strengthen (with His help) come to the fore…with deep faith, knowing absolutely that one day our and God’s satanic enemies and their master whom they all serve will be finally destroyed.
Your strength, dearest lady, is a foundation for this church of ours here in the branches. Thank you for your lovely words, which are tucked up safely in my heart…but it is your presence that provides a faithful daily anchor here. And I am so grateful for it. Hugs sent back with much love.😘🤗 xxxooo
Very nicely done Duchess
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Tanks, MO Bro!!! Now – tell me a happy story – Mkay? 🙃
Thanks – YOU DID below – A Happy Love Story – 😄
You make me happy Duchess
you do
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This democrat run hell hole of a city with strict gun control. If you’re a liberal, a democrat, figure it out!
this was fun, artificial intelligence + music + video mashups, this one Ice Ice Matrix by the Auralnauts; 3 min 44 sec:
Treepers .
Please allow me to dedicate this memorial day song to My Babe.
This is a picture of her and me from way back.
The circumstances of her death i will not ever get into . i cant handle it .
but please remember her with me.
I used to sing this song to her all the time , she loved it so .
My Angelina let me choose this song for our Daddy – Daughter dance .
Remember her with me on this day , She earned it
My Girl
Awww….how sweet of her to choose this song for the Father/Daughter Dance – Angelina a lot like her mother?
What a lovely couple!!! ❤️
Just a couple of American kids–we all seem to know them
Dear, dear brother…we will remember her with you, now and every time you comment 🍀💕🍀
There is no doubt she is in the arms of her Father. Your parting is momentary, molon. You will see her once again…please be assured of that.
I think Angelina knew which song you’d choose…and somehow I think it wasn’t just the two of you present for that dance.
And I must tell you, molon…the photo of the pair of you sitting there is a magazine cover. You both look as if you were made for one another💕.
I know it was one from long ago but had Ralph Lauren seen this, he would have hired you both on the spot, my friend.😘🍀
she was very good lookin
she could turn a few heads
and she did
thanks Betsy
see her holding me
she never ever let go of me
Nice, Molon.
I have it on my playlist 😀👍..one of those that bring forth memories of my wife of 54 yrs.. may she RIP..🙏
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Requiescat in pace🙏🏻💕
Such a blessing, Jim – 54 years! I bet your playlist is fantastic, too!
May you always have sweet memories of your beloved …
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Amen to that Della
oh Jim
may she be with the Lord
54 years
wow
such memories we still keep right buddy
we remember well
never forget
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Beautiful memories you have, molon, and your beloved is lovely.
The song is perfect! Especially meaningful, too, for your dance…
I’m sure a few tears fell.
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One of my favorite songs for Vets
CountryDoc
Love this
Thank you
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Language warning.
The Little Mermaid – Absolute Bilge
Good afternoon Treepers
Joe
I missed the afternoon
But it’s not to soon
To say
Good day
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May Babe loved CCR.
If you asked her who her favorite band was ,
she would always just say one word ,
“Creedence”
She loved to dance .
her favorite songs she loved to dance to ,
I’m gonna play em for her.
people loved watching her dance .
she loved showing off her dance moves .
everyone wanted to dance with her .
I did.
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she loved taking care of people
that was her one passion
Jason Colacino and Katie Boyle
For all those that served
i salute you.
for all that died, we remember.
my Babe just wanted to help people that got badly injured.
she did.
i remember my Babe danced like Kate here.
she didn’t make moves,
she moved to the music ,
every move was en expression of the notes .
every note , and she loved the blues , she loved the blues harp,
she could play blues perfectly. i taught her . we jammed , end of story
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and oh, she loved clovers, she was Irish, I’m not.
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Born on the Bayou
You know, dear molon, these are cocktails you can enjoy anytime, anywhere, as much as you want…mental cocktails, my friend…
Your beautiful happy memories…
They are the best! And I am loving sharing them with you!!!!
Cheers!! Keep ’em coming 😘🍀🤗
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Green River