Thankful Thursday

 It's Thursday Evening...and I'm thankful for so many things...

Let's start with this gorgeous sunrise this morning...

Psalm 118:24 NKJV

24 This is the day the Lord has made;

We will rejoice and be glad in it.

And our flag is still standing strong, no matter what the rest of the crazy people in our world (country) may be doing or thinking...but this is not going to be a political post...let's just say I'm thankful to live in Florida, where we still proclaim "In God We Trust"!

This was last night's sunset over Still Waters Pond...

Psalm 19  NKJV

The Perfect Revelation of the Lord

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

 1 The heavens declare the glory of God;

And the firmament shows His handiwork.

2 Day unto day utters speech,

And night unto night reveals knowledge.

3 There is no speech nor language

Where their voice is not heard.

4 Their line has gone out through all the earth,

And their words to the end of the world.

In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun,

5 Which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,

And rejoices like a strong man to run its race.

6 Its rising is from one end of heaven,

And its circuit to the other end;

And there is nothing hidden from its heat.

Last night's full moon...(I wish my phone could capture its beauty better, but you get the idea)

And here it is again tonight, partially hidden behind some cloudy skies, but still beautiful:

Many of you have mentioned and noticed how dry our Still Waters Pond is from my previous post.  Here was how it looked early this morning...Even though it is nearly dry, the Great White Egret, Great Blue Heron, and Mr. and Mrs. Sand Hill Crane are still finding some water in which to look for their breakfast:

It was still just barely daylight, so these photos aren't real clear, but I wanted you to see that there is still life on Still Waters Pond in spite of the dry conditions. I am very thankful for that little bit of water, and continue to pray that the rains will soon come and replenish and restore it to new life once again.

Now, here'a praise item.  I hadn't mentioned it, but our pretty kitty Sunshine had not been home for over two days, which is not like him at all. He rarely ever misses a meal, even if he might be a little late sometimes.  I was really getting worried and was afraid he was lost or hurt or perhaps got himself locked in someone's shed or something...I read about someone else's cat doing that here in our community, and the poor kitty was locked in a neighbor's shed and the neighbors weren't home for several days, and the owner of the kitty finally heard the kitty meowing in there, but had no way to get him out. Finally some good Samaritans came to her aide and they managed to get the kitty out, who was hungry, but otherwise fine after several days of confinement. Anyway, when I saw that on Facebook in our community "Word of Mouth" page, I wondered if that could've happened to Sunshine. So I thought maybe I should at least check our shed just in case, even though I knew it was doubtful he could be in there.  Just as I was on my way to unlock the shed, I looked at our car, and there he was, relaxing in the shade under the car! I don't know when he showed up there or where he'd been, but I was so happy to see him I literally had tears of joy running down my face!

It wasn't quite supper time yet, but I knew Sunshine would be starving, and of course Blackie showed up and he'll eat anytime of day or night if I put food out there, so I fed them and gave them both lots of loving.  

When I was petting Sunshine on his back, he winced and meowed like he was hurt, and then I noticed that he had a cut near where the tail attached to his hindquarters. It was very tender, and it was pretty obvious he had probably been in a 'cat fight'. It's not too bad or deep, and he has been licking it and taking care of it, but if it doesn't get better soon we will get him checked out. That must explain where he'd been...somewhere perhaps licking his wounds for a couple of days. I'm so thankful he's home safely and I pray he'll stay out of harm's way.  Yes, I'd love to bring them both inside, but they are outdoor cats, and I'm not too sure that would work out so well for us or them. 

I guess, that's all I've got for now. It's bedtime, and the time change is still making me want to go to bed at my usual time pre-time change time,which would be right now, so I think it's time to say good night.

Here's some closing thoughts that bring comfort and peace...

John 14:27  NKJV

27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Amen.