Truth

So True...

Just Give Hope a Chance...I'm re-posting a favorite.

Bernice Pruitt:

" My dad says that childhood is the
 happiest time of my life.
But, I think he's wrong.
I think my mom's right.
 She says that... "

Birdie Pruitt:

 "Childhood is what you spend the rest of your life trying to overcome. That's what momma always says.

 She says that beginnings are scary, endings are usually sad, but it's the middle that counts the most.

 Try to remember that when you find yourself at a new beginning. Just give hope a chance to float up. And it will, too..."

A quote from one of my ALL time favorite movies-

"Hope Floates"

Is your hope floating?

I Hope That You Have a Happy, Happy Monday!!!

I'm Still Here

I cannot believe that it has been six months since I last wrote. 

                            Well, I'm still here.  

:)

I have not been keeping up with the blog world very well but I do think about you all quite often.

Happy, Happy Springtime!!!

Love,

Joyce

Just Two Words

Once again we heard 

the two most beautiful words possible-

Clear Scans!

My sister, Sherrie, from A Ruffled Nest, 

just had her 2 years scans.

She, and the incredible team at

Rush Medical Center,

 worked like warriors to kill 

all of those awful cancer cells.

And, it worked-

She Is Cancer Free!!!

She is such a blessing to me 

and to all who know and love her.

A very special person who is 

full of fun, talent, love and 

such a godly woman. 

Her faith is an inspiration to all 

who have witnessed her journey

 through that hard and scary time. 

I love her so much and am

 CELEBRATING

 her and her life today!

Much Love,

Joyce


“Many women do noble things,
    but you surpass them all.” 
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
 but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Honor her for all that her hands have done,
    and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Proverbs 31:29-31

Friday Pretties...Happy Trails To You

 Happy Friday Pretties!

This summer has been so hot that I have been

taking bike rides early in the morning 

to get some exercise before the heat sets in.

 Right behind our house is a city bike path

 that goes for miles and miles.

 We have mowed a path from 

our backyard to the path.

It's is curvy and pretty.

It has become a happy, peaceful

 and shady part of the morning.

 I put my phone in the basket and

turn on Pandora's Lite 70's station.

And, yes, if there is no one around,

I sing along.

 It is a great and calming start to my day.

 All I need is a loaf of french bread

and a bouquet of flowers to 

make this picture complete.

 This has been a happy,

 happy part of my summer.

I hope that you all have a Wonderful Friday!

Make sure to visit Sherrie's

Friday Pretties 

Take a look around and make sure you link up.

Love, Joyce

That Insistent Fall Wants Her Way

Even though it has been

 Hot & Humid

 around here,

Fall is beginning to

insist on its way.

I understand the beauty and the draw of Autumn but,

 I can't stop myself from mourning Summer.

I am a hot-weather summer kind of a gal.

Always have been and

 probably always will be.

But, this year, I am going to Fully embrace

the beauty and joy of Fall.

So, I will try not to think about 

the snow and cold that soon follows.

Enjoy everyday because

Everyday is a Blessing

Love, Joyce

Friday Pretties

Happy Friday Pretties!

My husband and I came out of a restaurant the other night and this is what we saw.

So Gorgeous!

God's promise.

I just think that this is pretty.

I will miss the beautiful 

summer blooms!

Go visit Sherrie at
A Ruffled Nest
and link up to Friday Pretties.
Make sure you visit 
the other bloggers that have linked up,
Also, Sherrie is have a sale 
at her studio,
A Ruffled Nest,
this weekend.
If you live in that area
go check it out.
So Many Pretties!!!
Have Fun!