the flower song

It seemed that the flowers were singing a color language which could only be understood by the heart and not by the mind. They seemed to have a little chorus all their own which thousands upon thousands of them were singing in different color notes.

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This is the law by which we live--

It is so sweet to give and give.

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by Hannah Hurnard

Hinds Feet on High Places

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Meditating on this idea as I enjoy these flowers from my garden. O Lord, may this be the song I sing, a chorus of service and love unto You and my fellow man.

His gifts

He is faithful to give. I am happy to receive.

~daughter in a white eyelet dress

~son patting the seat beside himself for me to join

~interlocking fingers

~fruit trees in full bloom

~grapefruit, the color, the taste, the smell when I walk by a big bowl full of them

~fishing on the dock of a pond


~working with the wind instead of against it


~the way daughter's hair smells

~pillow talk--notebooks filled with secret thoughts from family members, hidden under one another's pillows

~first ladybug of the spring

~a good report

~adding to my collection

~a very, very happy family

Consider~~joining the gratitude community.

a sweetie called wanda

I'm thinking and praying for a dear friend today. Wanda is such an amazing soul. She's the kind of woman who makes cookies for her grandkids because she knows they will be visiting her in the hospital after her surgery today.

She is a gifted artist, homemaker, wife, grandmother, and friend to many. Her cheery outlook on life is positively contagious. Won't you join me in praying for her as she has surgery for breast cancer and is in recovery? I am so thankful she is in God's good care.

where has she been?

No, I haven't dropped off the blogging radar. I've simply taken up residence at a new locale on the world wide web. You see, Fly Daddy's work has slowed down a bit with the changes in the economy.

Well, tough times call for a change in plans, so I have set up shop at a little place called Good and Faithful Servant. I have long desired to be a good steward of all that God has entrusted me with, so this place was born from that idea (Matthew 25:14-30). You'll have to come give me a visit!

I don't plan on leaving Sonflower. It will remain an ad-free site, but you will see that Good and Faithful Servant has been monetized, as I have become an "affiliate" at various stores. All the while, I will be able to get the word out on how to watch over one's soul, possessions, health, time, and talents. I am taking baby steps for now, but hopefully over time, God will bless my efforts in this new endeavor.

In the meantime, please be patient with me as this has taken a lot of energy for the initial setup. (Wanda, please know that I'm still praying for you and Pastor Don.)