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BW makes me smile day 90 barn bonus daily pics

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  Found this beauty while out driving along the backroads. Thursday, March 31 Genesis 15:6 6  Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to  him as righteousness. This bald Eagle was sitting on a ranch pond they normally are at the local lakes near the dams.  What an awesome site to see. if you blow this pic up you can see the male flying on the water blowing this one up will show you the male sitting on the other side (middle right) Did you know bald eagles' mate for life?   We also saw a golden eagle however he/she never landed and was flying to high for my phone to focus on. spring creek, loved coming here as a child with my parents.  The trees are finally  turning YAY another view of spring creek the brandford pear and hawthorne trees are in full bloom so pretty but not very nice for allergies the white pelicans have arrived could always count on them when I lived in KS  Marcenferry Dam in NE OK one of the places I used to go with my dad fishing as a young child.  I love being

Life and Thankful Thursday

 sorry, everyone that I have been away. March 9, I had yet another death, this time hitting close to home once again, my dad's twin brothers wife (my favorite aunt, you know the one you could always count on) My uncle is the only living relative (besides cousins) who is still alive. I go April 6 for MRI with contrast on my shoulder to see what is going on.  I got behind on my BW photos so I will start with today and go from there (SINCERE apologies)    April 1 starts the A to Z blogging challenge (I am normally prepared ahead but not this year so it will truly be a challenge) March 28 was the one -year anniversary death of my beloved husband.  last week was not a very good week emotionally.  Then came Monday, went to the cemetery, set off some balloons they went 100 feet and landed in a tree, I just wanted to cry again, instead I remembered a funny between Gary and one of his friends about Gary getting stuck in the top of a bonsai tree (yep you read right) and having to have the lo

31522 thankful

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3-15-202 Thankful list 1) my salvation, and our Heavenly father not giving up on me 2) dependable transportation 3) internet 5) yummy supper 6) staying at home with no errands to do today 7) TV to watch after we eat supper 8 chores all done for a few days 9) friends 10) finding new craft ideas, cant wait to try them 11) our furbabies unconditional love 12) warmer weather coming 13) my family 14) friends 15) my church family Heavenly Father, right now Lord please lay your healing hand on every person who is struggling today, rather it be financial, stress, depression, loneliness, ect you know the heart and will of every single one of us. We, all are dealing with the problems of our country,please lord keep your hand on each and every person.. Psalms 91 plainly says do not fear! Thank you Lord for allowing us to interpret the Bible and the ability to read and understand. Lord, I ask this is in your sons holy and precious name Amen.

day 69 bw makes me smile 31022 Tractor

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 thought this made a cool bw picture there is also a hawk sitting on the high line wire Thursday, March 10 John 1:16 16  Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.  

Day 68 bw makes me smile 3/9/22 old house

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 found this old house while driving around in the country would love to hear the stories it could tell. Wednesday, March 09 Ephesians 3:16-21 16  I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,  17  so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,  18  may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,  19  and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.  20  Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,  21  to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

31422 thankful

  3/14/2022 Thankful list 1) getting some extra sleep this morning 2) chores getting done 3) listening to the tree frogs 4) warm covers for the cold evening 5) my fur babies 6) getting some outside stuff done  7) my salvation 8) spring is coming  9) groceries in my cabinets 10) dependable transportation 11) my family that I have left My list is in no particular order Heavenly father Lord, today I pray for our country, Lord, I also pray you heal every broken heart, every person who is I'll rather it be cancer, heart problems, the flu, pneumonia and many more.  The family that received the news their loved ones has been killed.  Father, you know the needs of every single person just cradle them into your loving arms.   I asked this in Jesus heavenly name!  Amen How can you bless somebody? What are you thankful for?

cross on the prairie Adair OK

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Cross on the Prairie    <<< CLICK to read about the cross A walk through the Biblical doctrine of Salvation The woman at the well, yes this is a real well The soldier stands guard even today  the size of the shanks (chain/lock) and the size of that board compared to a human hand WOW you can blow up the pic to read the sign on the end over view of the prairie 3 wooden crosses, the middle one is a replica of the one that Jesus was crucified on Jesus' replica cross that he had to bear the 110 foot cross in the distance and the clouds were very cool The empty tomb so serene and life like the door weighs over 2500 lbs again I can't even imagine Hallelujah he has Risen! over all of the 3 crosses and the 110 foot one just a prairie shot  The tomb and the 3 crosses if you look close to the cross you can see my friend, look how small he seems.   He is 6ft. after we left the cross we took a drive in the country.  this pic is cool as it has the hay, barn and an old  ranch house T

Day 67 bw makes me smile 3822 barn

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this old barn is cool, I would love to hear the stories it could tell.   The cows were sure looking at us funny Like what are you doing. Blow pic up to see the cows. Tuesday, March 08 Daniel 10:12 12  Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.  

Day 66 bw makes me smile 3722 Cross

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  This is the Cross on the Prairie 110 ft tall link will be in on the color section of photos Monday, March 07 Psalm 25:9 9  He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.

day 65 bw makes me smile 3622 Jesus' cross replica

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This is the replica of the cross that Jesus carried when he was crucified, I can't even begin to imagine carrying that.  My heart was in tears seeing this.    

day 64 bw makes me smile 3522 roman soldier

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this was taken at the Cross on the Prairie, (Salvation or the Works of Christ) the walk was well worth it.  The clouds seemed very fitting for the walk as well   The Roman Soldier guarding the path Will post a link (in the color pics for Cross on the Prairie Saturday, March 05 2 Chronicles 7:14 14  if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Friday Fotos 3422

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  Tonight's beautiful sunset 3422 got to love the OK sunsets esp in the spring and fall living in Amish country this was an extra treat on the way home this evening This Great Blue Herron was fishing in a very shallow stream he thought he was hiding. he didnt outsmart me.  Never trust anybody with a camera This is the other side of the creek from where the Herron was at and yet another creek, this is an area where my parents and I went camping when I was a small child, Oh the memories that came crashing down. The  babies are so adorable  they are identical born 2222 finally got to meeth them on Feb 26 due to all the bad weather.  These are my great nephews, this is one proud aunt.   and yet another surprise my oldest niece and her best friend brought my great niece in the pink and great nephew along with the best friends son and a friend of my great niece.   The BIG horse is Ms. June aka DUCKY then there is sonny and pifen  in the back ground is Jack and Blaze the youngest one is 2

Day 63 3422 bw makes me smile amish kids

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Living near one of the largest Amish communities in NE OK took the back roads today and happen to see these kids with their miniature horse and buggy.  How cool is this?  So hard to believe that they still live with no electric and vehicles.   Friday, March 04 2 Samuel 22:28 28  You save the humble, but your eyes are on the haughty to bring them low.  

Day 62 3322 bw makes me smile goat kisses

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oh how I love goatee kisses, this is mama goat waiting to be fed, they are all pregnant due in about 3 weeks. Thursday, March 03 Ecclesiastes 5:2 2  Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.  

Day 61 bw makes me smile 3222 creek

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 found this beauty while out exploring the weather has been spectacular in the 80's SPRING cannot get here soon enough. This is a camping area we used to go when I was a young kid, at that time the only thing that mattered was the boat and water.    Funny, now I notice things most people would never see.  I love that God gave me an eye for photography. Wednesday, March 02 Philippians 2:3 3  Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

Day 60 bw makes me smile 3122 my great twin Identical nephews

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HI there please meet Samuel Everette   This is Carter Lynn They are just now right around 6lbs.  They will be 1 month old on 3222 (should have posted them tomorrow).  I got to meet them on 22622 I am so in love.  After the loss of my beloved husband and mom in 2021 these babies were (ARE) such a blessing to me and let me know that GOD is still in control.  Aunt Gina is so thrilled and can't wait to spoil them.   Sarah, and the rest of the gang said they can't wait to meet and play with their new cousins.    Tuesday, March 01 Titus 2:11 11  For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.  

Day 59 bw makes me smile 22822 clouds

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 the clouds were very cool looking today.   Today we celebrated my great nieces 10th birthday.  Pics will come later.  I FINALLY got to meet my identical twin great nephews they are so stinking cute and so tiny. Baby pics are tomorrows pics :) Monday, February 28  1 Peter 1  1 Peter 1 Peter 1:21 21  Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.

Day 58 BW makes me smile 22722 x marks the spot

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 X marks the spot.  I don't like the comtrails but thought this was cool FEBRUARY 27, 2022 The greatest among you must be a servant. Matthew 23:11 NLT  

Day 57 bw makes me smile 22622 farm equpment

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the farmers were out today checking to see if they can get in to plow before the next round of thunderstorms come in. Saturday, February 26  Galatians 5  Galatians Galatians 5:22-23 22  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  23  gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.  

Day 56 bw makes me smile 22522 old cop car

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 This beauty hangs out in Carthage MO FEBRUARY 25, 2022 And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows. 1 Thessalonians 3:12 NLT

Day 55 BW makes me smile old Jail cell 22422

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 this was the city jail Galena KS during the mining days, late 1800's, I could not even imagine being locked up in that.   Walking into it was very weird one the door was closed. FEBRUARY 24, 2022 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 NLT