There is so much to be grateful for ... from the delight of still drinking tea in this country (and not having to toss it all into the briny blue ;), to the marvelously intricate wonder of a new little life.
Those pictured above, are merely a handful of people/things/places/occurrences that have brought smiles to my face, the past couple of months - and just to think of all the things that I wasn't able to capture on Lawrence!
I cannot entirely fathom His goodness, His grace, His love.
And I can't define it, according to a Websters' Dict., for you; however, the fact is that I know it's real.
I have chosen it.
Felt it.
Experienced it.
O Lord, You alone, are worthy to be praised!
I'd love to hear what happiness evokings have been in your life recently. =)
Pip-pip,
Phia,
Post Script - I should like to share with you that dreams do come true. If you've read 'A Wee Bit About Phia', you'll have seen the bit about her desire to climb mountains at some point in her life. Well, next week, the Freds will embark upon their Family Holiday to ... Colorado!
You know what that means (but in the event that you do not, I shall enlighten) - mountains. <3
Of course it shan't be climbing climbing; but, hiking climbing is highly satisfactory. =)
The point being, I'm not entirely sure if I'll have access to the ole' high speed, eh what.
So, if there is no post, that is the reason. =}
Picnics are the bestest! Awe, Adriane. *Sniff Sniff* Smashing pictures, bloke. That is a cutesome nephew! I want those wols! Not fair. I'm praying for your trip, it sounds 'mazing! God's grace is great. Have tons of fun & get some pics. (BTW Ricardo is here) ;)
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Thanks so much, Ansel. <3 Oooodalolly! Visits from the odraciR - positively smashing! ;) Indeed, I shall be *definite* to take many and much photographs. =D Monks misses Nans, Phia Fred <3
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AHHHHH! You love owls too!!!!!!!!! I'm slightly obsessed with them. :o)
That's so awesome that you're going to Colorado! I'm going to be heading that way in a year or so for the Ellerslie Training.
As for happiness evokings...they have been abundant! For one thing, I graduated last weekend!! Yay! I was overwhelmed with all the love I recieved from my friends and family.
Love you and MISS you,
Baylie
Baylie {middle name} Wintle!! I cannot tell you the heart-missings going on for you in this little patch of city! <3 They are a very many, I assure you. I am so glad that you did pop in. =] Oh yes - I suppose one could say that we have 'wolticmonia', as it were. ;) I am glad to know that you love them as well. Seriously! You're going to Ellerslie?? Highly awesome, my dear! Well congratulations are in order, eh wot! How spiffing. =D Love and miss you too! Sophia
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Oh Phia, you make me laugh in the most delightful way! :o) I can't tell you how much I miss you're charming self!
DeleteYES, I'm going to Ellerslie!! I absolutely cannot wait. I'm planning to stay for the year, in fact. I'm preparing to go on the mission field within the next couple years, and this is a step on the journey. :o) I don't know about you, but I'm a huge fan of the Ludys! Since discovering their ministry I've grown so much in my spiritual walk. Their books and messages are incredible...the other day I listened to "Depraved Indifference" and it was one of the best!
Haha....my name of the middleish sort is "Danielle." :o)
BTW, I hear I missed seeing you at Big Sandy. Bohooooo! I wasn't able to go this year. Hopefully our paths will cross again soon!
Love you, dear!
Baylie
So many lovely things!!!! Especially pooh sticks in the spring. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad they are lovely to you as well. =D Oh quite! Pooh sticks are jolly. =]D'you know, it'd be delightful to meet you one of these days, Rachel. =)Nice to hear from you!
DeleteA laptop at a picnic?? Times have changed. I envy you; the only mustard I wear is what gets on my cheek when I've taken a bite of hotdog. ;)
ReplyDeleteWe prayed for your family last night! Have a safe and fun trip to CO, and climb a mountain for me. Those are some serious mountains!!
Love,
Mrs. S
lol Yes, *ahem* she was showing me something on the lap., then we put it away and read out of a book-book, I promise. ;) It's funny, because I used to despise the color mustard; however, it is now listed amongst my top four favorite colors! =]
DeleteThank you so much for your prayers, Mrs. S. <3 I will most definitely climb a mountain for you (and take pictures, too =)!
Hugs,
Phia
Hm, hm, let me see. . .
ReplyDeleteThoughtful spots, Pooh-stick bridges, countrysides, pic-a-nics, creativity, fluffy nephews, tea, adventures. . .
Yes, yes, I should say you had pretty much covered it, m'dear. D'you know? I fink all of *your* happiness evoking fings are *my* happiness evoking fings, as well. What a coincidence! ;)
Heartful wishes that you will have many glorious climbs of mountains upon your Family Holiday! And prayers that you shall have muchly safe travels, as well. Take *loads* of pictures to show me when you get back, please!
Love always,
Sa'ah <3
Undeniably so, Sa'ah! =# *shing* We do indeed love the same things (excluding eggs, celery, and coconut, of course ;). <3 Thanks awfully for the heartful wishes and prayers, DarlinG. =)
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I love the comfy oatmeal smoothie!!!!!!!!
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You and me both, dear! =D Missed seeing you today. <3
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