Rosemary, lavender and sage all in a tall glass with cold water. Which of these in hot water would be good for your stomach? I said I wanted something different, something gentle on my stomach. Travelling has its needs. She said: I have just the taste you want and it will be gentle on yourContinue reading “Lemon verbena,”
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Summer scenes
We have appreciated some special places this summer. Here are a few scenes from Germany, where we spent most time travelling, then Holland and three weeks in Ireland. There was so much but these are my ‘wow ‘ moments with why. The colour scheme for planting in this area was blue, purple, pink and thenContinue reading “Summer scenes”
Loop Head and Kilkee
Here is Solomon being descrptive: ‘ Gracious words are honeycomb sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.’ Proverbs 16:24 And then James from the New Testament: ‘Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.’ James 1:19 Loop Head is a headland on the north side of theContinue reading “Loop Head and Kilkee”
… the Shannon
The river Shannon is the major river on the island of Ireland and at 360km (224 miles) in length, is the longest river in the British Isles. It drains the Shannon River Basin, which has an area of 16,900km² approximately one fifth of the area of Ireland. Next to the River Shanon in Limerick isContinue reading “… the Shannon”
The glass swan
My son chose it and it was wrapped carefully, he then showed it to Roy and me. We were standing in Waterford. We both looked and knew what each other were thinking. Roy then finished a story I knew only part of. I will let his words take over: When I first met your MumContinue reading “The glass swan”
Sneem, Waterville and King’s Head
These three are close to each other on The Ring of Kerry. This 179 km (111 mile) circular tourist route is around the Iveragh Peninsula in county Kerry Ireland. This post will look at two gardens in Sneem, a village where a river meets the sea, then the colourful stones of Waterville and views fromContinue reading “Sneem, Waterville and King’s Head”
Waterford
First a question from Job: ‘ Where will wisdom be found and where is the place of understanding?’ Then he continues: ‘ gold and crystal cannot equal it: and you can’t exchange it for jewels or fine gold.’ Then right at the end God speaks: ‘ Look the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom;Continue reading “Waterford”
Pembroke Wales
To continue our thoughts about Job. God answers Job’s demand for a courtroom trial by shifting debate to awe through questions. For example God exposes limits: ‘Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundations? Where are the foundations fastened?’ Job38 God shows care for creation: ‘Do you know when the mountain goats calve? WhoContinue reading
Cardiff bay
Continuing with Job in His pain and strained relationship with God. He is also visited by four ‘friends’ they sit quietly in his presence for days and then speak. Here are their names with their meanings and a summary of their many words. Eliphaz : God is fine gold. He argues that humans are inherentlyContinue reading “Cardiff bay”
Tot ziens, auf Wiedersehen
God speaking ” I drew/draw them with bands of love.” This has a context but God is still doing this. Thank Him for His order, care and intentionality. Hosea 11: 4 Today we leave for the UK after spending 8 weeks in total in Holland and Germany. There is so much to celebrate in thisContinue reading “Tot ziens, auf Wiedersehen”
We got lost!
Where were we lost? In Grimmheimat Nordhessen. The scenery is enchanting and here are four photographs taken from Bugzy as we drove with satnav going wild. I have then placed some quotes about getting lost below each photograph. Getting lost is just another way of saying ” going exploring.” Justin Chen The skies were cloudingContinue reading “We got lost!”
Fritzlar
As we entered a restaurant this was up on a sign: ‘ It’s nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice.’ It was very hot and all the tables and chairs were taken up outside. I went in to ask :’ We have our dog with us, may we sit inside?’Continue reading “Fritzlar”