Wednesday, September 11, 2013

The Best In All Of Us


Earlier this summer I had to have the crab apple tree in the front yard cut down.  It had really deteriorated over the past few years, what with apple scab and leaf blight.  And I know I will truly miss her (I say her because she had the most beautiful deep pink flowers in the early spring), there is no place to hang the bird-feeder so I can have a "birds-eye" view of all the varieties of feathered friends that would drop by.  Now I have to hang the bird feeder from the tree in the front yard...way too far to have that "bird's eye view".  I did plant a new tree in it's place, but it will be some years before the branches will be large enough to bear the weight of a full feeder.  Hmmm, think I will investigate one of those "in the ground hangers" so I don't miss my fine feathered friends.  The only problem with those is once the ground gets too wet they tip and fall, and the last thing I need is a bird feeder crashing through my front windows.  There must be an answer.


Oh do I digress....this post was supposed to be centered around the glorious crab apple tree in the side yard that is overloaded with those small red & green crabapples that are in abundance at this time of year and falling everywhere.   If I was really ambitious maybe I could figure out what to do with these sweet little apples except use them as a photo prop...


Earlier today our Wednesday morning Bible Study met for the first time this Fall.  Oh gracious it was good to be back, seeing all those smiling faces, anticipating our study together, catching up and making plans.  Wonderful.  This session we are studying a book by a local author (Wheaton, IL) entitled WITH.  Received excellent feedback from another Bible Study group, focusing on our relationship 'with' God.  Our leaders relayed that it would challenge us...and I think I definitely need a different challenge to focus on.  And speaking of that....my sweetie has settled into his new "normal", eating well, drinking well, not agitated or irritated, and that's all I can ask and pray for right now.  Thank you again for all your kindness, you don't know how much your words touched my heart.


Taking a little time out today to remember the events of 9-11, my goodness 12 years already.  Babies that were born that year are already 6th graders, living their lives knowing nothing about that awful day in our history except what they have been told.   But we remember, we know exactly what we were doing the moment we heard.  Pause, say a prayer, and remember.

"Remember the hours after September 11th when we came together as one...it was the worst day we have ever seen but it brought out the best in all of us."  ~  Senator John Kerry

Joining....

Rurality Blog Hop #31

Until next time....

24 comments:

  1. it did indeed.

    love the crab apples! re: the feeder, can you put up a smaller one on a shepherd's hook?

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  2. I am sorry to hear about your tree, Deanna. :-(
    We lost 2 trees over the winter, for reasons unknown.
    I love your photographs here, especially the second one.
    Wonderful simplicity.

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  3. The little apples look gorgeous and I love the way yo have out them in the jar. God bless America.

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  4. Isn't it funny how attached we grow to our trees? I've mourned the loss of trees, too. Sweet crab apples though. And be sure to go ready Judy Salcedo's 9/11 post.

    PS - It's good to see your 'normal' returning, too. :-D

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  5. Crabapple Jam! I'll come over and supervise. ;)

    So glad your sweetie is settling in. Must be quite a relief to you.

    How about a plant hanger on the side of your house by your window for a small feeder?

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  6. I wanted to stop in and give you a high five for the gorgeous new fall header♥

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  7. Amazing how quickly time passes by...way too quickly at times.

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  8. I remember my Mom and Dad having a beautiful crabapple tree when I was growing up, it had bigger apples so much have been a different variety. She would make crabapple jelly but I don't ever remember eating it. Sounds sour to me.

    Glad your hubby is settling in and feeling better and you are feeling better also.

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  9. Crabapples are so pretty - I love yours in the blue jar. Good news about your sweetie. Sorry you had to cut down your tree, but it will be nice to watch the new one grow. xo

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  10. I love crab apple trees - the blooms smell so sweet - and you've shown what a wonderful prop the crab apples can be! You must feel a bit relieved to have your sweetie settled again - that's very positive news.

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  11. SO thankful your sweetie is doing better... and your Bible study sounds wonderful. I am between churches right now and am missing gathering together with my brothers and sisters in Christ. I started a study on my own called 'Evangelism 101' by Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort. Your little crab apples are lovely! Thanks for sharing on RBH today... always enjoy to see you've come by!

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  12. Good to hear your sweetie has settled... reflecting on my dad's demise, I remember thinking it was like a baby... it changed just when we least expected... I have a feeling your blogger friends, Bible study group & family will lift you up when your spirits bounce around.
    Oh, my!!! I love your new early fall header! your pictures are so glorious... I so enjoy coming to visit... and really missed your posts during your August break & recent illness. Do you take a walk with your camera every day? it seems like it since you have such a wide variety of photos. Looking forward to seeing your fall decorations (that is, if you decide to share). Perhaps you've purchased a new mug?
    Take care my friend.

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  13. Glad you are back into your normal routine and that your husband has also settled into his. One of our young friends was killed on the pentagon plane - his family is on my mind today.

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  14. That day really did bring out a lot of good in people.

    The crab apples are lovely! Could you attach a feeder to a planter hook near a window?

    I am glad that your sweetie is settling in to normal. I hope that gives you peace of mind.

    The Bible study sounds interesting. Taking time to ponder with others is something I miss--has been a while since I took a study or class at church.

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  15. I'm happy to hear that your sweetie has settled into a new normal and is doing well. Sorry to hear about your crab apple tree. Those little crab apples make lovely photos.

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  16. I used to make crab apple jelly from our tree. I am happy to read your husband has settled I know how difficult moves and a new environment can be..your photos are gorgeous-you've a talent for making pretty ;-).

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  17. Your crab apples are so pretty and they look marvelous in that jar. :)
    Have a lovely day, Deanna!

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  18. My granddaddy used to love crab apple jelly but I haven't had any in years.....Maybe it won't be as long as you think before the new tree will hold feeders for you to enjoy the birds....I am thankful that your sweetie has settled into a new "normal". I know it brings tons of relief for you and your family.

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  19. Glad that things have settled with your husband and that he is doing better! LOve those crabapple shots! Can you hang your bird feeder from the eves of your house. That is how I have hung mine.

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  20. Glad to hear your husband is doing better! Love the arrangement in the blue vase - gorgeous colors!

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  21. Your photos are so pretty. I love the arrangement in the Ball Jar. I just picked up a couple more Old ball jars the other day. I just love them.

    Hugs~

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  22. Gorgeous images of the crabapples. Great news on your sweetie's progress. Praying it continues.

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  23. I'm glad your dh has settled and is doing well. And that your normal is back! Have fun with the bible study- I haven't heard of this one.

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