National Spotlight for Signe

My stepmom, Signe, always gains the national spotlight. Here she is again...
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4546226n%3fsource=search_video

The Lord's Table - Today

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on thy own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths. - Proverbs 3:5-6

For God hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of power and of love and of a sound mind. - 2 Timothy 1:7

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. - James 3:17-18

Cast your burden on the LORD, and He shall sustain you;
He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. - Psalm 55:22

When you pass through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee. When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. - Isaiah 43:2

Cooler air

The temps are cooler today on the Island. I actually enjoy the cool down, because it signals that time for Fall and Winter activities are on their way. There's always plenty to do on Hilton Head Island, it is just a matter of getting out there and doing it. For instance, I am really looking forward to shrimping on Saturday night. Even though it might be chilly on the water, a good hat, fleece vest and maybe some gloves will probably do the trick to enjoy the outdoors. I have never done night shrimping, so am looking forward to being shown what it's all about. Also, one of these days I need to march over to Pinckney Island to see what fall colors can be seen there. I took some gorgeous photos a few years ago during the fall when the skies were bright royal blue, due to the dry air temps, and the foliage was a marvelous display of reds and golds.

Little kids dresssing up

Here is an adorable picture of my friend Sandy's kids dressing for school for Halloween week. I have lots of mixed thoughts about Halloween, but these girls are just too cute!!!

I love Hilton Head Island

Driving to and from work the past two days, I have been just thinking to myself how much I love Hilton Head. I love the beauty. I love the pace of life. I love the small-ness of it yet it isn't too small. I love the water. I love the beach. I love the marshes and birds. I love the live oaks and tall pines and the palmetto trees. I love the flowers - planted and wild. I love my family and friends. I love Elsie, my cat. I love the people and their love for the betterment of our community.
Life is very, very good here and I am really, really blessed. I could be living in places of the world with little food, little water to drink, no shoes on my feet and worn out clothes. But I am not, I am blessed to live here. I pray that I will always remember this and that I can be used by God in whatever capacity he chooses to serve him to His glory. I pray that I would remember God's blessings and would use what He has given me to serve others. --Amen.

Had a beautiful weekend

Already reminiscing about today and this weekend. It all was beautiful. I enjoyed so much, experienced so much, was welcomed, listened to and cherished so much. Today was just one of the highlights. Started off with an excellent service at church. Greg preached an awesome sermon - it was about servanthood to the Most High. What that means. What it means to be the Lord's own, purchased by His blood.

Next up for the day was an unplanned lunch with my friend Corrie. She's so great...she makes my heart happy. I love her friendship and company.

Then, if the day hadn't started out well enough, it moved onto the glorious afternoon in the sunshine and on the water. Jamie and I went kayaking in Jarvis Creek at the north end of the island, meandering through sanctuaries of marsh grass and flowing tides. Saw lot of birds - sandpipers, egrets, herons. Scurried with the kayaks beneath the boughs of the live oaks along the creek 's edges. Got blown back and forth by the wind...finally I got the hang of paddling with Jamie's helpful and knowledgeable instruction. It became even more fun at that point when I figured out how to do it correctly!

But not only did we kayak along the creek, but we also fished at the same time! I haven't fished like that in years and years and it was so fun. Although I didn't catch anything, I had fun trying. But Jamie caught a beautiful trout! A nice sized one! And I was so proud and so pleased for him. It was a fun 'win' for the day. (Picture tells it all.)

I ended the day by joining my parents for dinner, which I am thankful for. Signe offered to cook and I was able to enjoy their company and also enjoy time with my sister Silja, Eric and my nephew Kaleb.

Thank you Lord for a great day.

Marathon Pics

Just in from the official marathon photographer... thumbnail versions