Thursday, October 15, 2009

Thankful Thursday

LS:


The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Psalm 19:1


Have you ever watched a scene from the movies where everything surrounding the character is seen in a fast forward mode? The character? Dragging along ever slowly like a zombie.

Of late I find myself frequently acting out that part, until the pause button was hit (LOL). To tell me I've lost some of the joy. To ask me to look up to the sky. To show me these. So I've been doing a lot of skywatching. Thank you Lord, for the joy, peace and strength.


From the joyful rising of the sun...

...to the beautiful going down

At times it may seem that we're all alone

in the things we have to do...

But the Lord is around,

It's just sometimes

He's busy

painting the sky for us!


Wish I could blame it on the camera but the truth is my photography skill is terrible LOL. So these pictures really don't do justice to the real masterpiece.




A Thankful Happy Dog on Thursday

Guess what I'm thankful for?


Hope everyone is having a thankful time!

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45 comments:

Pia said...

those photos are beautiful! it shows how God as an awesome painter. =D

you're sooo cute, happy. stay happy!

Scout and Freyja said...

We bet you are thankful for the walk and for your good home and for your bed and for friends.

Denise said...

Such lovely pictures. Happy, you are gorgeous. I love you both.

Nancie said...

Great photos! God's masterpieces are awesome! Thanks for sharing with us, Happy. Hope you and LS have a happy and thankful Thursday!

Molly the Airedale said...

The sky is the most beautiful painting of all!
You're thankful for your walkies, Happy! And we are too!

Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch

Karen said...

Beautiful...the Master Painter colors the heavens and the earth...the rich fall colors are my favorite!

Abby said...

Hi, Happy & LS...

It's so easy to get caught up in the everyday craziness & lose site of the simple God Given things...

Thanks for reminding us...

Happy: I think you are Thankful for a walk with your Mom on a beautiful day...

Abby xxxooo

Debbie said...

This post really blessed me, thanks for sharing it. The pics are awesome. Blessings to you, Debbie

Melissa said...

Lovely pictures! God is so good to us!

Bless you!

becky aka theRAV said...

I think we all need to stop & smell the roses from time to time; take notice of the beauty the Lord provided for us. Today I paused before opening a door just to watch a flock of birds knowing once I opened the door, they would all fly away. I even notice the inside of the onion on my burger was paisley shaped. To think God created an onion that looked like that shape then it is transformed into fashion. How cool is that. Your photos are beautiful esp the 1st one. Don't underestimate yourself. You might also want to check out Sky Watch Fridays. I think I have it in my blog list. If not, I will try to find it for you. Everything we see is a gift. It is up to us how we use what is given to us; how we use what we see. Never give up.

Peggy said...

Blessings LS & Happy, Indeed Our LORD paints the sky so beautifully and your photos are great! Yours too, Happy! You look so Happy on your walk! Know how you love those walks.

Thanks so much for coming over for a visit and celebrating with me! I would like a pause button on age...
I'm so glad that as you watch the sky and marvel, our LORD gives you joy, strength and peace and He watches the sky over you with a very special design. You are His masterpiece and He delights greatly as I do each time we visit!

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

Yes, so much to be HAPPY fur!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

Lizzy said...

Happy!

That is a lovely verse, it's my human's favorite Bible verse. The skies are so beautiful! We really do have an awful lot to be thankful for, isn't God good?

I bet you're thankful for walks! Am I right?

I hope you have a grrrrEAT day ahead!

Sparky

Paco,Milo, Maya and mommy Simona said...

Ohhhhhh Happyyyyyy....
what a lovely words....
And what a gorgeous sky you can see....
Thanks for sharing with us sweet friends!!
We loved a lot yur pic while are running...you look soooooooooooo HAPPYYYYYYYYYYY!!!
;-)))))
Sure we're thankful for have you as a friends!!!!
We love you and LS a lot!!!!!
Tons of love and kisses

Rocks said...

How majestic are the works of our Lord! beautiful..not only or our eyes but also for our hearts..I also get a tremendous peace and calmness when I gaze the beauty of God's masterpiece..

Thor and Jack said...

Beautiful pictures! I think you´re thankful for your walks, Happy!

xoxo
Thor

aspiritofsimplicity said...

yes there have been many times in my life as well when I need to pause and reflect on the wonder of God.

Ruby and Penny said...

We loved the sky pictures and going for walks.
Have a great weekend.
Love Ruby & Penny

Dawn said...

Beautiful pics!

Martha said...

Hi there, we keep seeing your comments on other blogs and keep thinking we must stop by to say hi!
So here we finally are!
That was a beautiful post with great pics - we so agree with the sentiment.
So nice to finally meet you!!!
We will drop by again - be sure to put the kettle on.
love
Martha & Bailey xxxx

becky aka theRAV said...

WOW! I just read your comments on my TT post. I did not realize I was such an encourager! That is awesome to know. I am an encourager. Glad I could encourage you. You also blew me away by saying I was a person of strength when I didn't really think I was. Then I thought about and I KNOW that I AM!Thanks for that. I come from a long line of strong women. I am strong. Hear me roar! LOL Hope you have a great weekend. Keep on taking those pictures. I hope to have more up on my blog soon.

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NanaNor's said...

Hi there, Your photos are perfect and many of us are learning how to capture God's sights. Blessings to you this day.
Noreen

Anonymous said...

thank you for stopping by today and for leaving a comment. I loved hearing from you!
Grace to you!
Gina @ chats with an old lady

Gus, Louie and Callie said...

You are doing a great job at pictures mom.. They are beautiful. Love your little walk Happy...


Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie

Bonnie said...

Thank you for your comment on my blog and I love your pictures - they're beautiful. What an awesome beauty-catcher you are!!! Blessings.

Lorenza said...

Hi, Happy!
You are so right. Sometimes we are so focused on our things that we forget about the beauty that surrounds us!
Happy walkie, Happy??
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza

parlance said...

Happy, I'm guessing you're grateful for the gift of life itself, the greatest mystery in the universe. I once heard a scientist describe us as "the universe become self-aware".

I love that and I must try to stop every day and give thanks for that self-awareness.

Unknown said...

the sky photos are grate.. congrat.
a big hug

Anonymous said...

I think you and the camera did a wonderful job - they are beatiful pictures. And Abby and Rosie get that same thankful look on their faces when we go out walking. Very cute.

Xsara and Tani said...

Beautiful beautiful pictures!

Eric said...

Lovely photos, made me smile Happy. Specially the one of you wig wagging along all happy.

Wiry love and kisses Eric xxx

Marla said...

Thank you so much for welcoming me back! I hope to get my Dog Park Blog up one of these days. Baby steps. I have found a beautiful dog park here.

Sometimes we forget to look up to the sky! I know exactly what you mean. When I do remember to look up I remember what is most important and it is such a relief. Beautiful post.

Faithful Bloggers said...

Love the pictures! Cute!

Unknown said...

At times it may seem that we're all alone

in the things we have to do...

But the Lord is around,

It's just sometimes

He's busy

painting the sky for us!

Oh, I loved this... Amen.. Amen.. Amen...

Kess And Her Mama said...

Yeap...we really do need to stop and take some time to be still and appreciate the beauty that God has given us. It's good to see that Happy finally got her walk!

Bobby said...

The sky looks pawsome, we can see you are thankful for your walk.

"ME N MY MILLION DOLLAR" said...

I love sunset, those are beautiful photo, whatever it is sunset is always very very pretty.

Gus, Louie and Callie said...

Callie is definitely the better chaser. She zoomes around the backyard buzzing us until one of us chases her... We think she is practicing her herding skills for Saturday...

Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie

Amber said...

Hey Happy!! how're u?? The piccies are lovely! Mommy love looking at the skies, just appreciating and wonder about how much life can afford

big licks!
Amber d chi

Anonymous said...

Ooo those are some pretty pictures! My Mum also needs a pause button sometimes. But I am good at pausing. :)

Golden Woofs! SUGAR said...

Woof! Just found your blog. I'm sure - just want to say hello and making new friends. LOVE your Thankful Thursday post. I do a Woofully Thankful Friday post. Looking forward to your visit to my blog. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

dogquilter said...

good photos of the happy puppy!!

Mango the Maltese kiddo said...

You're thankful for a walkie!
Am I winning something, hehe, love ya!

Anonymous said...

What a great post! I loved it ♥ Your pictures are awesome and your little pooch is adorable. Very nice indeed.