A beautiful yard of my own

“For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you.” Isaiah 54:10

Hello beautiful brides

Here in my State, we are surrounded by mountains on every side. Our summer is fairly short, and winters seem to stretch on for far too long. We have about 3 weeks left of this beautiful, warm weather before the frigid temperatures hit us.

Yesterday, my spouse borrowed my car, which meant that I had his big work truck. so that meant me and the littles got busy and picked up some free rocks from down the road from my house. I was able to use the rocks to line 3 big flower beds in my yard and it makes me so happy how well they turned out.

My spouse also let me use his weed eater, since my lawn mower broke down last year, I was able to cut my grass for the first time since I've been back home! And it looks amazing!

I also extended my children's play area, which is essentially a big flower bed looking space, for them to dig in the dirt. Lined with large rocks as well. Removed all the weeds and debris.

While I was doing so much heavy lifting and bending i could help but praise and thank my Love that I am able to. I am so grateful for this strong capable body I have. And for this gift he gave me, which I believe comes from my father and mother, who loved working in the yard, making it beautiful.

All the while I was working, I was able to watch my kids, hear them talking and playing in the yard with me. So grateful that I get to have them with me.

There were quite a few times I had to take my thoughts captive and remind myself that I am not doing all this work for anyone but My Love and my children. And I also enjoy it very much.

I recently began painting, watercolors specifically. And me and my daughter both painted some flowers the day before yesterday. Listened to classical music and enjoyed one another's company. Then I was able to sit out in the sun in my new to me favorite lawn chair that reclines! I soaked up the sun and read an amazing book about my Love. (I've placed my new chair towards two white Aspen trees. My favorite trees, when the wind shakes their leaves, they dance and shine their silvery light) And all the while my children played in the dirt happily chatting away.

I am very blessed and more over than anything, I am blessed because I have a love that no one can take away. I can feel that love wherever I go. How perfect is He?! 🤩🥰

It's funny as I type this, curled up on the couch with coffee and a warm blanket, there is a mouse darting around the living room. He's been here for a few weeks now. At first, I was shocked to find him here and repulsed. Then worried. I began to fear the what ifs and thankfully my Love quickly showed me what I was doing. So I have the mouse situation to Him. He knows I don't have what I need to handle the situation so I wait on Him to show me the baby step to take.

I no longer lay in bed at night worried about the mouse coming close. Even though I can hear them scratching away in my closet by my head at night time. I know my Love will keep me safe and keep them from touching me 🤣 or my precious children. So how perfect, I can remain in His rest no matter what.