What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?

What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?
Remember: "When God closes a door, He always opens a window!" You never know what might be out there waiting for you!

Friday, March 13, 2020

Friday Fotos -While the World is Going Crazy

While the world seems to be going crazy, I have withdrawn to a safe place here beside "Still Waters Pond",  retreating away from the constant hubbub on the television about the pandemic. Thankfully I am able to do that. I know that is not the case for everyone, and my prayers go out to those who are truly being affected either medically, physically, emotionally or economically by this current world crisis. Even if we are affected one way or another, I believe it is important to come away from the fray and rest awhile. Turn off the television, take a walk, go for a ride...redirect your focus to more positive and pleasant venues for a while.

Hence, I spent as much time as possible sitting on the deck overlooking the pond this morning, until it has gotten too warm this afternoon.  Here's a few pictures of those who joined me:

 Mr. Canadian Goose was way on the other side of the pond early this morning. I could not see his mate anywhere, but I feel sure she wasn't far off. We've never seen them come here alone before.

 I am happy that the Goldfinch is back, enjoying the thistle seed in the sock feeder.
 He brought his mate along to enjoy the banquet!!

Giant Blue Heron was having a nice lunch on the other side of the pond...


And guess who is taking up residence in the new birdhouse?
No, it's not a bluebird as I had hoped.

It is a Carolina Chickadee, and he/she has been busy all day bringing nesting materials to the house to prepare it for his/her new family...
 Although I would have preferred an Eastern Bluebird family to move in, I know I must not practice discrimination with our tenants, so if the Chickadee wants it first, he will get it! You snooze, you lose!


Hopefully we will get to watch this new little family come and go as we have a front row seat from the deck.

Over in the shadows there was a male cardinal getting a little drink from the bird bath.

That particular bird bath has a couple of small cracks in it, and it doesn't seem to be holding water very well.  I guess I need to replace it.  Sorry, Mr. Cardinal.  I do have a better birdbath up closer to the deck, but I noticed a neighborhood cat standing up and getting a drink out of it this morning, so that is probably why Mr. Cardinal decided to use this birdbath instead.

I promised you a picture of the finished product of our newly sealed front deck here yesterday.  It is finally done and dry and it turned out pretty nice. It is just a clear coat, but it did actually add a little bit of color to it.  We are pleased and will get our back deck done the same way in a couple of weeks.

Our local Christian radio station, 91.3 Hope FM, posted this picture below on their Facebook page this morning, along with a link to the CDC Checklist, for our information.

It is important for us to remember that our Lord is always with us, no matter how turbulent the storms of our lives..  He is there to help us and will give us peace.   Let us always keep our focus on Him no matter what the circumstances.

Have a blessed and peaceful day and weekend. I hope you will take the opportunity to get away from the noise as often as you can.

13 comments:

  1. I smiled as I enjoyed your pictures. I could feel the calming quiet and even the sunshine. God is good.

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  2. Thank you for your beautiful and serene photographs. I'm trying to walk more, pray more and worry less.

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  3. Your front deck looks great, Pam! Your new home is beautiful! xoxox

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  4. Love these beautiful distractions. We are moving onto our land this weekend and absolute cannot wait to be able to find many distractions of my own. Great post!

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  5. Loved this post, Pam! What a great retreat you have from all the hard stuff of the world. I had to laugh at, and then read aloud to my husband, what you had to say about the birdhouse and your policy of non-discrimination.

    Thank you for all of the wonderful pictures. The cardinal is sooo striking!

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  6. Your new home is looking great!! Isn't the chaos terrible, I just keep hearing, "Be still, and know that I am God." Hope your recovery is going well.

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  7. Gorgeous.

    Peaceful.

    Thanks.

    "Turn off the television, take a walk, go for a ride...redirect your focus to more positive and pleasant venues for a while."

    Amen to that.

    I've just posted a video by Sid Roth. He talks about how prayer and the Coronavirus.

    🌸🌸🌸

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  8. I enjoyed the pictures especially the one with the birds. Have a happy weekend with peace and quiet.

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  9. What a calming, peaceful post this is, Pamela. Took my heart and mind to a place of hope and beauty amidst all this dreadful panic. Yes, I'll be doing a lot of deck sitting this weekend, and keep the TV off - had enough!
    Blessings to you, my friend!

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  10. Hey! Send that Canadian goose back! ( grin and laughter)---we have been hearing them "honking" lately, so they must be coming back, smiles.

    Always enjoy your posts, my friend. smiles

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  11. I love your pictures. For me, I have been laid up for two weeks due to a fall I took in our kitchen. I have found myself watching Tom and Jerry cartoons from our childhood. I wish I had some books to read. I gave up my tablet for Lent, however, I have "cheated" and been on it on Saturdays as well as Sundays. I even bent my rule and got on it yesterday.

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    1. I think God will understand. You need something to read. I have stocked up on books from the library. Not sure if they are remaining open to check out new books...so I'm glad I got what I did when I did. I hope that your ankle/foot is healing well. I am sorry you have been so laid up. I am still kind of "laid up" too from surgery, although I am up and about, just not going far, so I guess it's just as well. Stay safe and comfortable, and let the Lord heal your body.

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  12. Can I come and sit on that deck and watch all those birds. We had a bluebird that hung our two springs ago in our circle. I got so excited every time I saw it. I like chickadees too though. I love to sit in spring and fall on ours. It is quite calming. I don't think do near enough porch sitting these days. When I was a child we lived in the country and every evening all my aunts and uncles and cousins would all come to my grandparents to sit on the porch and play in the front yard. We all lived very close to each other:)
    Take care.

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