2026 July wave & step

JULY. 2026 wave

Flags are rippling or waving, to America, what a republic, can we keep our life and freedoms given to us by the one and only, true God of creation, I believe we can especially when we serve Him and others.  

    Thank a veteran, see a parade, smile at a child, and feel the joy in your heart swell and ripple outward. 

As MLKsaid “ it’s a good day to pray for our nation. “

   Like the (raspberry 🥀 or strawberry 🍓 ) moon, we borrow our light and it ripples or spreads out before us like waves from the tide washing back to sea or like soap bubbles a child blows out through a wand. Thank the Lord for all His blessings and His spirit and then pass it on. 

Step

Summer calls us to step outside into the world of nature and see God’s amazing cre. Summer gives a fresh new look at adventure. It inspires us to be courageous and follow the path less traveled ( Robert frost )

The hundred days of summer is upon us. Take a walk , a hike to a waterfall, or just look around and see where one step takes you.   Watch your step… and don’t forget to look up too.

Make it an adventure, a treasure hunt, or just a walk to praise our Lord and savior. 

This year imagine or remember our forefathers like Washington who fought for God-given freedoms, for liberty, our beliefs, and this God inspired nation , building our Republic. Celebrate the nation 250th anniversary. With each step we can be grateful to make the next one a little better. Each step is a fresh new possibility. 

She is almost waving 

 

Owl family by Bailey 

Juvie owlet

Mission creek moose 

A faith step:  close your eyes take three deep breaths and focus on Jesus. Or 

Sit quietly and say “this is the day the Lord has made we will rejoice and be glad in it”

JUNE 2026 step

 2026 JUNE STEP

Walk and look 

Summer calls us to step outside into the world of nature and see God’s amazing creation. Summer gives a fresh new look at adventure. It inspires us to be courageous and follow the path less traveled. (ie, Robert Frost)

   The hundred days of summer has begun. Take a walk, a hike to a waterfall, or just look around: what do you see in one step?  Make it an adventure, a treasure hunt, or just a walk to praise our Lord and savior. 

   This year imagine or remember our forefathers like Washington who had to fight for liberty, our beliefs and our rights from God to build this Republic. Maybe build a fort or play with sticks and stones, cherish all they did for us as a nation. Celebrate the 250 th anniversary and be grateful enough to make wherever you are just a little bit better just one step better by attitude or effort. 

As a shepherd or a steward of the land we’re going to try to make each step a fresh new possibility. Love and light to all. 

   If outside in the evening, memorize this note, “your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” and thank the stars or moon for sparkling. 

A faith story:  God told Abram to look up to the sky. He told Abram that he would have as many descendants as the stars in the sky and changed his name to Abraham (father of many nations).

   

A faith step:  close your eyes, take three deep breaths and focus on Jesus as you sit quietly. God bless 🕊️

The mind of a person plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9

2026 MAY gold

 May. 2026  the gold’s up!

Turning on to a gravel road leads you to the gold of the country, rural home  The sun shines differently on a gravel road with a hint of sparkle to brace you for the adventure ahead.  Adventures with sunlight, dirt, and rocks, water, with wildflowers and grass, animals, and  birds, and most of all cheerful hospitality.  You can feel the sunlight shining for longer days and starry nights.  The gravel roads will be paved in gold when we go to our heavenly home so I hope you’ll see something in a new way today.  And the scripture verse to memorize is Matthew 5:16  “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Can you see the gold?

🗓️. Calendar 

May first is May Day. bring flowers to someone 

The Kentucky derby first Saturday in may which is may 2 nd. 🗓️

“run like your running for the gold!”

 🗓️ Mother’s Day is may10th

Peace officer day. 15th

Memorial Day the 25 th🗓️

Happy spring. Find a treasure on a gravel road. 

New baby owls

Great horned owl parent 

The wise book from Dad

Keep looking up and following the word  

“the word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”

2026. APRIL. RISE

                                                        APRIL 2026 rise  

     Spring invites us to begin a new, the birds are back, the blooms are bursting with joy, and nature draws us closer to rise and renew. The daffodils are shining bright this year. 

Here’s the short God story for this month: Do you know why the robin bird  (by the way, we have many in my yard) is said to have a red breast?  

     Well, back when Jesus was walking with his cross to the mount.  A robin was so saddened by His suffering that she went to take a thorn branch out of His crown of thorns.   When she did she had to pull on it very hard and her little underside leaned and pressed very hard upon  Jesus bloodied face, rubbing off some of his blood.  Ever since thence, the robins have a red colored breast  

Robin eggs 

      Although I love rhythms and cherished rituals, I love to wake up to a fresh start each morning with a walk to see all that God has created anew. Jesus was always walking always on the move, even on the water, so let’s keep walking. Every morning brings  new opportunities to start fresh and give us inspiration, hope, and watch Him do something we never expected.  When you’re inspired, you are enthusiastic, motivated and energized to do something. Let’s all rise early and search for something new within ourselves. 

Ask one of these questions. What can I learn or discover today? What is the last beautiful thing that stopped me in my tracks ? How has God restored or revived something in you?

Mandy hat

Chip

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2026. MARCH HEAR

MARCH  2026

Hear or here 
Daylight savings time
March 8
 

March 17

Here’s to spring again. Windy spring, sure you’ve heard it, but have you listened to it. I’m guilty of this too, most of the time I try to block out the sound of the 💨 but lately I have been trying to listen more and speak less, the quote is: “be quick to listen and slow to speak and slow to anger”. So when you listen, really lean in and listen to the wind, or the rain, or the melody, or to a friend, what do you hear?  Instead of asking yes or no questions, say can you tell me more…Anyway I have a new slogan, 🐾 or pause, rest, and praise. 

A cup cozy

The owls are back, hear their cool hoots every morning. In Greek mythology the owl is associated with Athena the Goddess of wisdom, so hopefully they will spread it around. Good owl reads are: 

Owl Moon by Jane Yolanda

The Christmas owl by Gideon Sterer

The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson 

And the fable, the owl and the grasshopper. 

 The Lord bless thee and keep thee,

The Lord make his face shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee 

The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee and give thee peace. 

Happy first day of spring the 20th

Palm Sunday March 29

Mandy hat

 2026 February core

It’s an open winter in the valleys which we have not seen for decades and the antithesis for the southeast. The white tail deer 🦌 are losing their antlers early so that has been some happy, surprising treasures in the fields. More light even for a minute more each day is the same, but with lots more sunshine, so it’s easier to keep the sunshine in your hearts 💞. Which brings me to the word of the month:  core,   Our core is the center of our body and a place where we have our heart, where the Holy Spirit dwells.    I imagine a keyhole place in our hearts that only Jesus can fill so keep finding Him in His word. His word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 

And we keep shepherding, walking, running, skiing, or just exercising for your core will help you here on earth to stay active and healthy. Lots to celebrate this month, Super Bowl 8th, st valentine 💘 14th, many birthdays, Presidents’ Day and more.  A pancake supper 17th, the eve of lent. 

Or just celebrate God’s spirit working in us to help us rise up and renew each and every morning.  

here’s to keeping sunshine ☀️ in your heart. 

♥️ And at the core of everything we do

2026. JANUARY. Plan

2026.  January plan

 

Congratulations! We’ve made another trip around the sun. Welcome to 2026 with its 365 days. What are you planning for the new year?  What goals have you made for yourself?  Are you deepening your walk with God?  In the book of Jeremiah29:11 God says “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord,‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Anyway let’s walk and talk with him as much as we can each day. I read that the way to change your life is to change something you do daily. So every day is an opportunity or adventure to walk with the Lord. My goals are to a). See and learn more about our faithful God

b) keep hope alive

c) shine with light and love while giving God all the glory  

 can we do this together?

Let your light shine