Monday, May 16, 2016
Jean's Comment's: "What Can I Do For You"
Jean's Comment's: "What Can I Do For You": I am making some progress with my extended flower garden. Just won't stop raining so I can dig. 5-16-2016 Perryton, Texas. We have h...
"What Can I Do For You"
We have had rain every day since I started work on my extended flower garden. The ground is just too wet to dig and set out plants. I am patiently waiting hoping to get more involved shortly. Chuck just called and said we are under a tornado watch. I trust we don’t get hit, and the sun will come out and dry things up for awhile. I have been working this morning filling some planters, and I cut down two small trees that were growing in the berry patch. I stripped one of the trees and stationed it in the ground to hold small animal and bird figures. I will also put a bird feeder in it. I just keep getting ideas, and it drives me crazy because I can’t carry out those fun things fast enough. Anyway I have a full time summer job keeping it all going. When I get tired of working I just sat down in a lawn chair and enjoy the fruits of my labor. The birds, the frogs, the bees, even the rabbits are there to keep me company. The rabbits jump up and run if I get too close to them, but they do share my yard. They give birth to their babies in a nest they dig under the grass. I have to be careful not to push the lawn mower over them. I usually search out the Rabbit’s nests before I start mowing. When I raised strawberries I had to spread pet repellant around the edges of the bed. Rabbits love strawberries.
My thought for today is that I am one day closer to heaven than I was yesterday. I try hard not to become too eager, because I know that would not be pleasing to God. He told us to occupy till He comes, but after all the loved ones, and close friends I have lost recently, it’s hard to overcome deep sorrow. Nothing seems to take their place. In a few words much encouragement that I nourished from these loved ones have left me now feeling malnourished. A certain amount of strength they supplied me is no longer available. I think I can truly say that all of those I had known over many years, and are now gone, left me with some kind of happy memory. Even those whom maybe didn’t even know they meant anything to me at all. My prayer each day includes this, “Lord never let me shut out anyone who may be needing something from me, but I knew nothing about it. The poor, the rich, the kind, the unkind, the educated, the uneducated, the sick, the well, the clean, the bug infested, the hopeful, the depressed, and all other types of humanity who are still living, but are all trying to make it to heaven.” I am strong enough with your help to hold up the weak and undone even though I may not enjoy it. “Make me a blessing to someone today, I pray.”
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Jean's Comment's: "Work And Pray- Expect The Best"
Jean's Comment's: "Work And Pray- Expect The Best": A daytime moon shinning in another part of the world. As the world turns the moon changes to light. 5-14-2016 Perryton, Texas. ...
"Work And Pray- Expect The Best"
This beautiful Saturday afternoon is showing us a white moon high in the clear blue sky. It is slightly cool here after a light shower last night. We are amazed at the still cool weather this late into the spring. It was 60 degrees in my house this morning. We are still having to use the heater some. The cool, wet days gives me a break from yard work. I truly needed the rest, although I had several things I wanted to work with in the flower garden today. I’m so thankful that My Heavenly Father knows what’s best for me. I did the work of a horse yesterday putting in several long hours. My body said, “I’m tired, give me a break.” The rain made it possible. I cooked dinner today instead of having sandwiches again. I also did some laundry, and visited with my son in Houston. I talked with my sister in Oklahoma City, who was just leaving the hospital from having her other hip surgery. She has had a rough three months, but should be in a much better shape within a few weeks. I wish I lived closer to her so I could help, but she does have daughters there to help her. Since tomorrow is Sunday I will be resting again all day. Hopefully by Monday I will be back in the yard doing a lot of things I have on my list to do.
I will now try to connect my message to the above paragraph. No matter how much we try to stay occupied, engage in friendly conversations, rest our bodies and minds, or any other acts of lively hood, we still are victims of discouragement and depression. It not only affects the elderly who know without a doubt that they are nearing the end of life, but it also affects those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, or are having a struggle with pain, financial difficulties, feelings of rejection by loved ones, feeling defeat from what used to be happy times, and all other issues that comes with life. To put it bluntly, life is hard to bear if one is sincerely trying to do good and treat others right. Inside all humans are that fragment of evil that drove Satan out of heaven. We must, just must fight that evil bit of agnostic nature that is dominant within all. Without the help of God, it is impossible to do that. If we move a little too far from the heart of God, we most definitely will be in trouble. Not one of us is big enough to handle our troubles by ourselves. Let us remember if we want to be able to keep winning our battles, we must make sure God is in command. We cannot tell the Commander-in-Chief what to do. We must follow His command even though we think we know better. Let us all get back in step with God.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Jean's Comment's: "Broadening My Flower Garden World"
Jean's Comment's: "Broadening My Flower Garden World": A sneak-peek at my newly created flower garden. 5-12-2016 Perryton, Texas. Yesterday was the first day of creating a larger flower garde...
"Broadening My Flower Garden World"
Yesterday was the first day of creating a larger flower garden for my pleasure. It took most of the day to prepare the ground. I did set out a few plants, but have done a lot more today. I arranged some stone disks around the small bed of plants I put out yesterday. I scraped the ground to clear it of anything growing. I made another trip to the nursery store to get some Powder Puff Dahlia bulbs. That is some of my most favorite flowers. I set my eyes on a few more gorgeous plants that are rather expensive, but beautiful. I need to find out if they come back each year. If so I will buy them. Tomorrow I will be lining the borders with mint. It definitely comes back every year, with a lot of extra than the year before. It does look nice, and gives off a minty smell. I am in the process of collecting rocks, mostly flat so I can walk through the garden without getting muddy. My next door neighbor has several bricks he is giving me. Chuck is also on the look-out.
I was surprised this morning to see a baby bird out of the nest and trying to hide because it couldn’t fly yet. I think it was a Robin. I thought it was too early for hatching. Especially for the birds to be old enough to leave the nest. I also took a picture of a small bull frog hopping around in my front yard flower bed. I am not looking for a baby snake, but I probably will see one as I have several times in the past. They are not part of my welcome guest. Chuck so carefully picks them up and gently takes them to the alley so I won’t kill them. He said he always tells them not to come back. I guess he thinks that will satisfy me. He calls them, “garden snakes,“ but I call them evil intruders. Somehow I’ve never seen their parents. If I did I think I would quickly put my house up for sale.
I enjoyed a long visit with my youngest sister today. She lives in Oklahoma City, and always lifts my spirits when I talk with her. She has had more than her share of hard times, but it seems to never get her down. She is one of those who will be happy with whatever they have to deal with, and never ask for more than they normally get. I don’t wish to be that way, but I do enjoy her positive attitude even though things look bad for her sometimes. As far as humbleness, I think she could almost compare with Jesus Christ. She has told me she has no fear of tomorrow. She just lives for today. I truly believe her. I am so grateful for her love and understanding as she lays all jealously and envy aside. I will always see her as an happy, suffering, humble, and loving person that I cry about nightly. My God is her god, and He keeps her in his care. “Thank you Lord.”
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
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