AMERICA -- PRAY FOR HER

 

American flag we flew from Seattle to the South Pacific 1996. Photo by Chris.

As we cruised the Puget Sound through sun, rain, fog, and even snow we flew our American flag.  It was the same one we flew from Seattle to the South Pacific.  But now it is tattered and torn.  We can no longer fly it.  The proper way to retire a flag is to either bury it or burn it.  If you don't wish to do the disposal yourself you can contact the Scouts or the American Legion and ask if they have a service.  

Right now the United States is tattered and torn like our flag.  The best thing that we can do is to pray for her.  The National Day of prayer is Thursday, May 5.  The National Day of Prayer that we know today was founded in 1952, and it was a co-founded effort between the United States Congress and President Harry S. Truman. The holiday was signed into law by president Truman and every president since has signed a proclamation that encourages Americans to pray on and celebrate this day-- the first Thursday of May.

To find out about the events on May 5 in your area click on this link .   

I Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

BEAUTIFUL BREEZY BLUE AND WHITE AFTERNOON

Photo by Chris.  Taxidermy by Jessica and Steve.

My friend Joyce, living in Florida at the moment, saw some amazing wildlife activity around her house recently.  She was in awe of a large alligator coming out of the creek in the back of her property and going after a squirrel.  The squirrel escaped. Today she wrote about the mocking bird who imitates somebody's alarm clock early in the morning.  This made me think about all our wildlife around here in eastern Washington.  We have geese flying one way early in the morning and then geese flying in the other direction in the evening.  I wonder if they are the same geese or a different flock?  We have birds and bees taking advantage of trees and plants during the beautiful blue skies white cloud days.  Puffs of wind come up every time we exit our door.  Our outdoor entrance is like a wind tunnel.  So if we experience a warm day we will have no trouble cooling off. This coming summer I'm hoping to relive my childhood picnics at Manito Park.  We will take in the picturesque Japanese Gardens, the Duncan Gardens, and Riverfront Park including the carousel.

Son Jes near a carefully placed rock holding water in the Japanese garden.  Photo by Chris 1989.

Bridge over the pond in the middle of the Japanese garden.  Photo by Marv 1989.

Manito Duncan Gardens. Photo by Chris 2010.

Riverfront Park Carousel.  Daughter Heather with Grandma and Grandpa 1978.

So all this to say we are blessed.  God provides little things for us to enjoy each day.  Especially family and friends.  

James 1:17  Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

FAVORITE EASTER SONGS

 

My favorite Easter songs are the above two You Tubes.  What are your favorite Easter songs?

Here is a third:

HANDEL AND EASTER

 

Photo by Chris

Did you know that Handel composed "The Messiah" for Easter? World Magazine included the story with it's history story book this week.  Check out the podcast.  Have a wonderful Easter.  Remember "He is risen."  He is risen indeed."