Scent of a Garden (Mine Actually) 2

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Scents bring memories, and many memories bring nostalgic pleasure. We would be wise to plan for this when we plant a garden. —- Thalassa Cruso

This week Ese’s Shoot and Quote Challenge is scent. I immediately thought of my garden, but I needed the perfect quote and photos. I found the quote fairly easily since I know the smell of my garden reminds me of helping my dad in the garden when I was younger.  I especially remember the smell of fresh vine ripened tomatoes. I should since my brothers and I seemed to spend all summer picking them. I’m so grateful that my dad had a garden and that he made sure all of his kids helped with it.

Now I just needed to capture the scent or more accurately scents.

Marjoram, rosemary, lemon basil, lavender, and newly planted tomato plant .
Love the scent of fresh scallions.
More scents to love.
Scent of marigold, garlic chives, tomato plant, etc.

Monthly Peace Challenge: I Have a Dream (I Really Do) 13

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Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream and so do I.
The above is from a post I wrote in December of 2010.

The above is from a post I wrote in December of 2010.

Martin Luther King, Jr. MemorialAugust twenty-eighth was the anniversary of the “I Have a Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This speech is the inspiration for this month’s peace challenge by Kozo at Everyday Gurus. Here are his instructions:

It has been a little over 50 years since Martin Luther King gave his famous speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. One of my favorite parts of this speech was when Dr. King visualized what his dreams for America would look like:

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave-owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood…I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

Let’s visualize what a peaceful world will look like. For this month’s peace challenge, I challenge you to publish what your dream of peace looks like.

If you need additional ideas to get you started please click on Kozo’s highlighted link above to go to his site for prompts.

Guide Me in Prayer 1

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My Prayer Journal

My Prayer Journal

In November of 2011, I shared a post, Awaiting Answers to Prayers, during a low point. I know God heard and answered that prayer, and I am so grateful for the way he answered. A delightfully different angel helped return love and joy to my family. Yet, I am still working on forgiving others and trying to be as kind as I want the world to be. That is why I feel compelled to share today’s prayer with you.

Dear God,

Please help me to forgive easily,

To be kind and to reward others’ kindness,

To see the world through eyes of love,

To share joy,

And to always be grateful for the journey of life.

Amen.