Monday, July 5, 2010

Painted Thanks

In the midst of barbed wire fences and muddled gray skies, His promise prevails. Dappled in color, each a brushstroke, a reminder for all to breathe gracias.

2. Red cherry stained lips giving popsicle kisses to mommy
3. Orange bounces, shooting hoops on a basketball court in all places our backyard, teaching the goose neck to boys reaching for stars
4. Yellow post it with 8 year old penned words "I love you" stuck straight to my heart
5. Green snuggle chair throne room entrance, a place my own with my King.
6. Blue boyhood eyes sparkling with joy and hint of mischief.
7. Scarlet paper scraped crayon, the chosen favorite in budding artists box
8. Black sweetness wrapped up in puppy fur

holy experience

25 comments:

Missie said...

Awe! So sweet!

Unknown said...

Sweet paintings and an awesome PROMISE from God!

Love and hugs,
Jill

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Gorgeous. Amazing photo too

Alex Maria said...

Incredible picture! Cool post, too. :)

Shosannah said...

Oh I love your rainbow of thankfulness:)
I'm getting lots of the second one lately!
Every flavour of kiss actually :)
Have a wonderful week.
suzy

Linda said...

A beautiful rainbow of gratitude Sara.

Adoption Mama said...

Sara, What a beautiful family! Thankfulness is the key to contentment and God's peace and joy. Thanks for visiting over at the Ponderosa.

Blessings to you today.

shana said...

Nice to "meet" you too. Have a wonderful week!
Blessings,
Shana

C said...

I like the contrast of the picture. Grey, dreary structures yet there's a colorful rainbow that's really great too look at.

Natalie said...

How wonderful! Looking forward to splashing around here with you :)

Annesta said...

A delightful blog, Sara and your list is colorful! I join you in gratitude for sweet love notes from our children. I still have one from my 23 year old up in my bathroom...she gave it to me in grade school!
blessings
~a

Anonymous said...

Great thankfuls! Nice to visit your blog :)

Anonymous said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your colorful list...

Linda said...

A beautiful rainbow of thankfulness!
Thank you or sharing and have a great day!
Blessings.

Sharon said...

Beautiful rainbow pic! Loved the words.

Karen said...

Loved your rainbow of blessings....

Denise said...

Fantastic.

Me.. said...

Nice to meet you too, my southwest sister! (neighbor here in NM). I love your blog, your plainly stated faith and...max lucado children's books?? YES! As I read thru your profile, we have TONES in common!

Nancy said...

Thanks for stopping by. Thrilled to see that God gave you a rainbow this week, too. They are truly amazing in the skies of the great southwest. Such gifts!

Lori said...

I love rainbows!! So amazing!! Have a great week. ((BIG HUGS))!!

Sandpiper said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I enjoyed your 'rainbow' of thankfulness! You have a lovely blog.
Blessings!

Janis Van Keuren said...

Sara,
Thank you for stopping by. What a fun idea to splash in God's goodness. Thanks for the reminder to choose joy. Second time this week it has come my way! I think the Lord is saying something.
From My Heart to Yours,
Janis
Come by again.

Janis Van Keuren said...

sara,

By the way, where in AZ are you?

Just drop it in my mailbox.

Janis

Janis Van Keuren said...

Hi Sara (again),
Sorry, it looks like my original comment did not post. Wasn't sure if it got to your email so you get to listen to it again.

Thanks for stopping by. I really enjoy your site with the idea of Splashing in the goodness of the Lord. Thanks for the reminder to choose joy! Second time this week that it has come my way!

Come by again.
From My Heart to Yours,
Janis

Catherine said...

Hi Sara! Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment on my Gratitude post. It's a pleasure to "meet" you and read a little about your world. Your family is precious!

Catherine :)