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Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
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If there is a lesson here for me it is to turn to the Lord.
I’ve always been a little mystified by this story. I mean if no one is doing the dishes things are going
to pile up pretty quickly. Maybe Martha is just bitter and doesn’t see or remember all the times that
Mary helped with the work. Or, maybe Mary really is kind of lazy and wants all of the Lord’s
attention. Maybe everything balances out in the end and truth can be a little tricky sometimes.
I’ve been thinking a lot about sisters lately since my own sister is facing another seemingly
insurmountable battle with cancer.
We all play certain roles within our families. Sometimes it can be difficult to break free from those
roles and their expectations...especially if we are comfortable in them or have learned to use them to
our advantage.
But roles shi…
School is a good beginning of any year, but I mourn the end of summer!
ReplyDeleteWould love to attend a bonfire. They always seem so cozy and relaxing. If you like you can join us and link in, on the latest edition of Through My Lens.
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How cool to end summer with a beach bonfire! Happy "last day of summer"!
ReplyDeleteHello, looks like a great end of summer. Cute kiddies enjoying the smores and the pretty capture of the zinnia and bee. Have a happy new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteA bonfire on the beach is a lovely way to end the summer. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteAnd then the Autumn bonfires begin here. Your photo of the bee on blossom just takes my breath away!! It is so very beautiful!! Thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteLove the bumblebee! I have one on my blog this morning also. enjoy the week!
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ReplyDeleteThose lobster traps are a pretty blue.
Thanks for celebrating Blue Monday's 7th blogiversary.
Oh I love that 2nd face! Pure joy!
ReplyDeleteSo interesting seeing sights from other parts of the country.
ReplyDeleteSeeing a bee on a flower is always a welcome sight. Beautiful photos of wonderful things in your world.
ReplyDeleteWonderful series of shots for Blue Monday ~ adorable children!
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artmusedog and carol
Who knew that lobster traps came in blue? Not I!
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Beautiful photographs with perfect captions!
ReplyDeleteSummertime bonfires on the beach make lifelong memories - I wish every child could experience this.
A bee visiting the zinnia!
Blue lobster cages - waiting to be go to sea again!
All is well!
A great photo story!
Nice random shots!
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Hi! Happy mosaic monday! I loved your fun pictures of these funny and cute faces.
ReplyDeleteMmm, s'mores on the beach at night! Great shot of the bee on the zinnia.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to Mosaic Monday.
Beautiful! I love those two little sun-kissed smore faces! And your edit on the flower pic is fantastic!!!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing some awesome pictures love all the great blue and yellow
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this post made me happy.
ReplyDeleteThe lobster traps are such a wonderful, intense blue. Love the idea of enjoying a bonfire on the beach.
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