Daylight Savings Time and Super Worm Moon, Oh My!

 Who knew that we would have Daylight Savings Time and a "Super Worm Moon" all in the same week? Well, probably the people who keep up with such things knew it, but I have been a little out of the loop on all things happening in the world lately, so this beautiful full moon really caught my attention this morning:

 Click HERE for the Almanac information on the Super Worm Moon!

 According to the article, the earthworms start coming out of the ground during this moon, so I wonder how many earthworms are out there? I need to go check in the morning. I know you are anxious to see them, right???

 I wish my camera could get better moon shots, because this definitely does NOT do it justice! It was gorgeous, and this was around 7 a.m. today!

 I guess one benefit of being on Daylight Savings Time is we can wake up with the moon still shining...

And practically go to bed not long after sunset...which was at 7:20 pm last night:

It was a little cloudy, but still beautiful, and a lovely ending to a long day....

Who likes daylight savings time?  I know I generally do NOT like it the first week while still adjusting my body clock to the new hours...

Thankfully I now have this sweet little bedfellow "Bear Bear" to keep me company in bed...and help me snuggle down and go to sleep even when the moon is shining brightly through the window and yet it was just barely dark a few minutes before...

"Bear Bear" was a gift from my hubby while I was in the hospital last week. Hubby knew I would need something soft and cuddly to snuggle while recovering from surgery...and "Bear Bear" has been just perfect.

(If you've already seen some of these pictures on Facebook, sorry...just "bear" with me! LOL There are some new pictures toward the end of this post)

Speaking of recuperation, I am doing quite well, all things considered, and am very thankful to be able to be up and around and having less and less pain every day.  Yesterday afternoon I followed the Doctor's orders to try and take several walks every day. I took one walk about the yard, and enjoyed seeing what all was growing in my absence.

 This beautiful tiny little wildflower is growing all around the banks of the pond. It is a Tenangle Pipewort.  In spite of its strange name, isn't it lovely? Look at all the details! Only our Creator God could imagine such a beautifully detailed flower that is hardly as large as a nickel!

 This is another example of the beautiful flowers blooming around the pond. "Narrowleaf Sunflower"


Now, this below is my "Rose of Sharon" bush that I brought here from the Memorial Garden at our old house when we moved. I know I need to get it planted, but I am just so happy to see that it is sending out new leaves.  Mr. "Froggy_Splatt" is taking good care of it.  (The red flowers in the background are poinsettias left over from Christmas and still blooming!)

 I was also happy to see the new "Knockout Rose" bushes that we planted a few weeks ago are blooming again in front of the house.

That is a welcoming sight! Especially since we haven't had much rain, and I wasn't here to water them.  My son did water them for me last night when I asked him if he would.

 There has been a lot of bird and other activity around our yard and on Still Waters Pond:

 Mrs. Cardinal having her afternoon snack.

 This tiny little Yellow Rumped Warbler stood still long enough for me to capture a couple of photos.

And today I saw our first Goldfinch on the finch feeder!

 I do hope he will bring the rest of the family to enjoy the feast...

Mr. Cardinal decided that today was a good day for a bath, even if it isn't Saturday!

 He looks refreshed and ready to enjoy the extra hours of daylight...(although I don't think it matters to him...it's all the same)

 These Suwannee River Sliders (Cooters) are enjoying an afternoon in the sunshine!

 My hubby just called my attention to a Bluebird sitting on the front fence. Unfortunately, because I am still moving rather slowly, he flew away just as I was getting ready to take a picture...but at least I know they are still around. He said there were two of them. Maybe they will come and check out our birdhouse yet!! I've been watching and waiting.

I know everyone is getting quite concerned about this Corona Virus "epidemic"...and certainly we need to be aware and take necessary precautions, but not give in to panic and despair. 
I know I have quoted Psalm 91 before, but it is the Psalm that comes back to me again and again when I think about this virus that is stalking about.  It gives me peace and comfort, and I hope it will you as well.

Psalm 91  (NKJV)

Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God

91 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High

Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;

My God, in Him I will trust.”

3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler

And from the perilous pestilence.

4 He shall cover you with His feathers,

And under His wings you shall take refuge;

His truth shall be your shield and buckler.

5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,

Nor of the arrow that flies by day,

6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,

Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.

7 A thousand may fall at your side,

And ten thousand at your right hand;

But it shall not come near you.

8 Only with your eyes shall you look,

And see the reward of the wicked.

9 Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge,

Even the Most High, your dwelling place,

10 No evil shall befall you,

Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;

11 For He shall give His angels charge over you,

To keep you in all your ways.

12 In their hands they shall bear you up,

Lest you dash your foot against a stone.

13 You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,

The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.

14 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;

I will set him on high, because he has known My name.

15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble;

I will deliver him and honor him.

16 With long life I will satisfy him,

And show him My salvation.”

Amen.

I trust that you are putting your trust in the Lord to watch over you and your loved ones during these difficult days.  And yes, wash your hands...be sensible about where you go and what you do, but don't panic. God is with you. He has promised to take care of His children. And He will not leave us nor forsake us.

Most of all, May God bless you with peace.