...things are looking bright...

Well, it took me about a day or so to shift gears and fully grasp that I'm going to be home for the summer rather than adventurously trotting the globe for the sake of ministry. Yet God is good... things are looking bright and as cheerful as ever once again. :-) All is well... God's in control. *w00t* Now the real question is: What are God's plans for my summer? Currently, there are many other avenues and opportunities to explore both locally and afar... Just gotta stay flexible and open to His leading.

So, if you know me pretty well this isn't much of a news flash hehe... but I have found that I don't handle change well and may be easily disappointed as I have a natural habit of establishing expectations --both of these propensities equal a pretty substantial weakness... yet that weakness is counteracted with a valuable strength... I tend to 'bounce back' fairly quickly and see positive aspects to nearly anything. I guess that's God's grace to me... wow He is so wise and loving like that.

Today, 'rug cleaning' is taking place and there's shopping to be done. Busy day, but I wanted to take a moment to write --rather than leaving my blog dejectedly 'stuck' on that previous, rather somber post.

My grandparents are so much fun --I love them so much. I'm glad I can spend time with them and pitch in around here where I can.

This spring weather is absolutely gorgeous... and, at this moment, it's virtually ideal... sunny, breezy, warm and cool at the same time... I just love to sit on the step of the front porch and look out at the green, luscious yard --delightful blossoms and colorful blooms... the plum tree has a few plums left on it, the grapefruit tree is teeming with citrus --inviting us to share in its bounty, the pomegranate is decked with red blossoms (promising an approaching harvest of crimson fruit), the apple tree is loaded with little green premature apples that haven't found their color yet. The loquats, avacados and mandarin oranges are out of season, but guavas will be arriving fairly soon... I never tire of this place... this perfect green paradise of past memories...

Pleasant and peaceful...

...and the day continues...


Please enjoy yours as well. :-)



*and, in essence --just for the sake of tying in the blog post title (not that it HAS to tie in, but I feel like making it tie in this time)... What's 'looking bright'?.... My abruptly shifted summer plans are looking bright... the newly shampooed carpet is looking bright... this lovely spring weather is looking bright... the yard is looking beautiful and bright... and, consequently, my smile is looking bright too hehe -w00t- 8-) *