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Flowers and birds

Audra Elizabeth· Baking· Glimpses of the Garden· Holidays· Home Sweet Home· My Dear Family· The Whole Earth is Full of His Glory· Victoria Leigh

10 May
There was a little theme with the Mother’s Day celebration this year – birds and

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Flowers…

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Many flowers are blooming in the garden on the big hill…

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The intricate beauty of God’s handiwork is evident everywhere.

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Abundant blooms on Audra’s rose bush,

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Opening in various stages of beauty.

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The delicate irises

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Colorfully proclaiming,

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“The whole earth is full of His glory!”

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From the cascading rose blooms overhead on the Lady Banks

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To the azalea’s tucked near the borders,

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I am thankful for the sweet memories I have of my mother and for the precious women who are mother figures to me – Linda, Jan, and Tammy. I thank the LORD for you. You have sown seeds of faith and love into my life. Happy Mother’s Day to you all.

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Audra Elizabeth and Victoria Leigh, you are the most beautiful gifts the LORD could ever share with me.
As your mother, I am blessed.
Our days are not always perfect; but with Him we can pass each and every test.
May you, my little flowers, continue to bloom and grow –
His wisdom and knowledge, may you seek in your hearts and fully know.
You are beautiful young ladies, fragrant blooms of the KING.
May He give you your hearts desires, and to Him may your hearts sing.
May you be a reflection of His mercy and grace.
May the center of His will be your desire for each step and place.
Thank you today for a lovely celebration that included one of my favorite chocolate cakes!
Your planning and the preparation from hearts of love you baked,
I am blessed by your actions, your gifts and your time.
I’m so thankful to the LORD, that for this season, to me He has loaned you,
Gifts sublime.

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  1. Betsy Brock says

    May 10, 2010 at 1:44 am

    Well, so glad to hear you were spared the flooding! Some areas of Tennessee are just devestated!

    What a beautiful Mother's Day celebration…I'm loving those napkins..and the chocolate! 🙂 I know you miss your mom especially on days like today…but what wonderful memories you have! 🙂

  2. Cindy says

    May 10, 2010 at 1:47 am

    What a blessed Mother's Day! The cake looks yummy and the flowers are beautiful.

    I'm still hoping that we will be able to sit and "visit a spell" (as my Grandma used to say) one day soon.

    Love you,

    Cindy

  3. sister sheri says

    May 10, 2010 at 2:50 am

    Beautiful pictures… and lovely poem! Happy Mother's Day!

  4. Leah Adams says

    May 10, 2010 at 9:31 am

    Lora,

    Your posts are always beautiful–in words and pictures. I hope your Mother's Day was as special as you.

    Leah

  5. Patty says

    May 10, 2010 at 11:28 am

    What a beautiful posts and your flowers are beautiful!!

    Happy Mother's Day to you!

    Love you,
    Patty

  6. Yolanda says

    May 11, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    You are LOVED much!

    Yolanda

  7. Gran Jan says

    May 12, 2010 at 10:50 am

    Lora – I thought of you on Mother's Day and hoped you were celebrating with your girls…I love this post. The poem and photos are both so soothing.

    You have inspired me to get some garden pictures taken soon, for Everything is "shouting His glory" in my garden…

    Love you friend, thank you for being an encourager to this mother's heart,

    Jan

  8. Ginger says

    May 13, 2010 at 10:36 pm

    I love irises and roses and have neither in my yard…yet. Loved the photos and sentiments. Happy Belated Mother's Day, sweet friend!

  9. Tea with Tiffany says

    May 15, 2010 at 12:54 am

    Beautiful. I love birds and flowers and this dessert looks delish! Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog recently. Always love when I have time to visit in return. A double blessing!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

  10. Emmy says

    May 19, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    Oh Lora! I just loved your post! It was so "soothing" just like Jan said! I can just hear your sweet voice!

    So glad you had an awesome mothers day!

    Thank you for the sweet comments about our home… It was my husbands great aunt and uncles house. She moved out when she was 92! We feel SO blessed to live here! I love old homes too! You'll have to come down for a visit! : )

  11. Deborah Ann says

    May 19, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    The poetry and pictures have truly blessed my heart. And that cake looks divine! Happy belated Mother's Day!

  12. LisaShaw says

    May 24, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    Hi beautiful sister, love ALL of these photos!!! Thank you for sharing with us.

    Love and BIG hugs to you!

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I’m carrying forward the childhood joy of openin I’m carrying forward the childhood joy of opening my Raggedy Ann lunch box to find mama had cut my sandwich out with heart shaped cookie cutters.

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It’s the little things.

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I got my mama’s heart shaped cookie cutters out & am serving love & beauty with heart shaped, & heart healthy, Trim Healthy Mama Blender Freezer Waffles. Shout out to the organic Aldi raspberries that appear to be heart shaped as well!

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The grocery store flowers were scrunched all together in preparation for Valentine’s Day. 

Do you have a favorite bouquet among these pictures? 

Let me know and it will be virtually yours today. 

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