Yesterday, Father and I were talking about the fact I am His Pearl. His pearl of great price. Quite an honor for me.
In that conversation, He was reminding me of the set of freshwater pearls He had me purchase while on vacation with the fam in Florida two years ago. Late last night, I knew this was going to be a blog post, so I pulled out my camera and the pearls. I wasn’t sure if I could create an image I would be satisfied with or even pleased with…but…I was pleasantly surprised. The featured image above in black and white format…was pleasing to me. I am finding the silver…lovely. Elegant. Smooth. Classy. Very soothing to my eyes…and to my heart. It fits me…an elegant…classy lady. His Lady…a lady of great value and worth. A woman who is priceless.
This year, Father has been allowing me to spend less time focusing on left-brain stuff…logic, reasoning, and critical thinking skills. Instead, I am enjoying more right-brain activities. Lots of creating…art stuff. I have even picked up quilting again. I am currently piecing a quilt together by hand. It has been a few years since I have enjoyed quilting. Thrilled to be back at it again. It has always been a very relaxing hobby for me. Pictures to come later in the future. 😜
I honestly think all the right-brain artsy fartsy activities are increasing my photography skills. It seems to be strengthening my creativity. Creating is coming easier for me. It delights me. I love growth…love developing the woman inside of me. Increasing my value and worth in a positive way.
Florida
Here are some pictures from our trip. Just a few. I have over a thousand of them on my computer. 🤣 I get camera happy at times.
Hanging at the beach can be work for me. 😂 I am not someone who enjoys laying around. If I am laying down…there is a purpose to it…otherwise…I am doing.
Taking kids and grandkids to the beach works well for me because I can snap pictures of them. It gives me something to do with my time. You will see below a photo of Bobbi…I had her do a photography session with me to give me productivity for part of the time.
The Market
Our family is a HUGE fan of farmer’s markets or local markets. Love fresh produce, grass-fed animal meats to consume, and purchasing locally made products. When traveling, I try to find the local markets to purchase my ingredients if it is possible.
Some of the best fish I have ever eaten is freshly caught by the locals when I am on the coast. OR…some the kids and I have caught out of the ocean ourselves. I love cooking freshly caught fish.
When traveling West a few years ago, I pulled into a local market and bought some blackberry honey. I told myself I should buy several jars but ignored that gut feeling. NEVER again. BEST honey I have ever tasted. Blackberry honey is the bomb dot com. Goodness, if you ever get a chance to try honey produced by bees pollinating blackberries…DO IT!! Don’t miss out on that opportunity. 😳
While at the market, I saw a jewelry vendor. This woman was selling these pearls. I thought about them and then moved on. Meanwhile, Bobbi had been thinking about this hat…but moved on. I KNEW she was supposed to buy that hat. It fits her personality. I thought she looked great in it.
We all decided to leave and head back to our Airbnb.
Now…I am feeling like I was supposed to buy the pearls…but I really don’t want to drive back there…AND…the market was going to be closing soon. BUT…Bobbi says to me…I think I was supposed to buy that hat. 🤣
I said to her…how about you and I…drive right back there and get our stuff. She agreed. We hopped in Hannah’s car and happily made our purchases.
I am glad she got the hat…she looks great in it. She has worn it with me while hiking. Love it. Glad she is getting use out of it.
Morning Conversation
This morning, Father and I have been talking about me taking a trip to Washington DC to snap some pictures of the Cherry Blossoms. That has been on my bucket list for years now.
I have been to DC twice now but never in the spring. Shocking when He put the conversation on the table. My response…don’t tease me. Either make it happen or don’t talk about it. 😂
Crazy Life
Still trying to sort out what He is saying about the DC trip notion. Following Him is a daily adventure for me. Never know what I am going to be doing from day to day. I need the stimulation…sitting around…isn’t for me.
Though my life is crazy to most…I couldn’t live without Him. He is the best thing that has ever happened to me. He is the air I breathe.
I am sold out…100% committed…for LIFE…eternally.
His love to you all! Life and blessings!
