Hello Friends!
I'm sending this out a bit early since I'm leaving for a trip down south to warmer temperatures ... although the temps haven't been all that warm in North Florida ... it's warmer than here in Central VA. I'm excited ... except for the fact that I leave my sweet hubby and kitty cat behind.
© 2009 Donna L. Watkins - Rose of Sharon with Pollen-coated Bee
I'm picturing flowers, birds mating and nesting, and maybe even some bees before I return home. I will be gone for a month. Actually bees will be only in my dreams because I'm not going any further south than Gainesville, Florida.
This is a challenge for me, so I'm thrilled to have moved past the fear of such a long journey with these hands and wrists so bothered by rheumatoid arthritis. Sometimes I feel like I can no longer be the real me while having to deal with this disease ... but as long as I win on making the right choices with faith rather than fear ... I figure I'm doing alright :-)
The "real me" is always inside and if I keep looking at myself as God looks at me, I'll always come out on the winning side because His favor is forever with us.
I will miss my winter bird station that I've so enjoyed on our front porch while I work by the window ... but I won't miss seeing the snow. I have the excitement of knowing I'll be with friends, family and business associates so a lot of joy is scheduled for March.
The birds are glad to know that somebody will still be here feeding them and changing the water in the warmed bird baths.
The deer and other wildlife have had a great challenge this year also and they look forward to all of our veggie scraps we toss out each day. We can sustain life in so many ways if we share with the natural world.
I'll be sure to take photos along the way ... and you know I'll visit a nature area every chance I can get.
Here's my itinerary ... if anybody's in the areas I'll be passing through, let me know ... I'd love to have a cup of tea with you!
Florence, South Carolina
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Tallahassee, Florida
Mobile, Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama
Fayetteville, Georgia
Duluth, Georgia
Back to Charlottesville, Virginia
Email me if you're on my travel route :-)
Love and Hugs,
Donna
Post Topics Since Last Newsletter
The Root Of All Grief
Canine Winter Exercise
Monitor Wildlife and Warming
Gardening with Physical Limitations
Buying Guide for Plastics
Air and Surface Sanitizer for Health
Smell and Taste Deficiency in Cats
Tonkin Snub-nosed Monkey
Thoughts on Tattoos
In Touch With God's Creation
by Donna L. Watkins
Students Happier with Plants
How Bad Is Monsanto?
Previous Popular Posts
Controlling The Internet
Why Birds Feet Don't Freeze
Checking Your Cat's Vital Signs
Healing and Prevention of Disease
Wilderness: Where We Meet Our Ancestors
Alternative Energy Resources
Targeted Weight Loss
Build Your Own Dog House
Tatoos For Christians?
Quick Links to The Herbs Place.
View Posts By Topic
Archives
All posts are archived by month/year and title at the bottom left side of this website.
This website is sponsored by The Herbs Place, distributor of Nature's Sunshine herbs, supplements, essential oils and more at wholesale prices.