wanting...

Wanting peace and quiet on a lovely afternoon...

The other afternoon I went out behide our shed

in hope of having a little quiet time.

It was quiet and peaceful too.......with the exception of loud music blaring from the neighbors on the next street over, constant sound of traffic going by our house(including lots of loud motorcycle's), a neighbor mowing their lawn, and an airplane flying overhead.

At times it's difficult to find a place of solitude when you live by a busy highway and on the edge of town. Even my bedroom, located by the main entrance to our house, isn't quiet most of the time.

I love peace and quiet, silence and stillness.

The sound of birds in the tree's.

The sounds of nature. And I love the country.

There are times when God strips us of things around us,

things we take forgranted or don't notice, so we can appreciate them more.

That's kinda've where I am right now.

But God's plans are greater than ours,

and I am so thankful for parents who listen to, and obey what He says.

When we moved here over a year ago,

we thought we would only be here for a few months--6 months at the most.

Look where we are, still here!

But I'd much rather be here, a place I would rather not be sometimes, 

than somewhere else and out of God's will for my life.

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Three different translations of Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,

saith the LORD, thoughts of peace,

 and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

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I alone know the plans I have for you,

plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster,

plans to bring about the future you hope for.

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For I know the purposes which I am planning for you,

says Jehovah; purposes of peace,

and not for evil; to give you posterity and a hope.

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Trust in the Lord, and do good;

so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

Delight thyself also in the Lord;

and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

Commit thy way unto the Lord;
trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

  Psalm 37:3-5

For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand,

saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

Isaiah 41:13

 

-corina.dm

lovely weather--

Some pictures I've taken over the past few days, mostly yesterday and today.

And I just had to add this picture of the railroad tracks for something different.(:

The pollen has been falling the last few days...I really hope it rains tomorrow and washes away all the yellow powder..

-corina.dm

*Please leave a comment and let me know what you think!

a white scarf

A couple months ago, while shopping at Cato's, 

I saw a scarf I really liked and I figured I could

just get the measurments to make one myself.

Mom had some extra knit fabric, so I decided to try one.

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All it takes is 5/8 yard of knit{I think I trimmed approx. 7 inches off the end}

Sew the 2 ends together than lay flat and
cut 1/2 inch wide fringes 5-6 inches long on both sides.

It took me less than half an hour to make. 

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-This is kind've what it looks like('cept mine's white)-

[pictures from Forever 21]

 

It's very inexpensive and easy to make!

Not to mention it would be a great gift!

 

-corina.dm

i-heart-faces::dramatic b&w

The photo challenge this week at i-heart-faces is 'dramatic black&white'.

 I made a scarf like one I saw at Cato's, and wanted to take a few pictures of myself wearing it.

The evening light coming in my room the other day was absolutely

delicious and I was able to catch a few fun shots!

[click here] for directions on how to make a scarf

like the one in the picture above and more pictures.

I love b&w pictures and it was so neat to

see all the wonderful pictures other people entered!

Head over to i heart faces to see more b&w's!!

   

-corina.dm