Awkward - String of Beads These plants show up in our yard and down by the pond. I didn’t take any photos of what I was certain was probably just a noxious weed. Until this year. I was down by the pond, and one sturdy little plant stood out to me. My first thought was “Awkward.” Starring ... Read More about Awkward – String of Beads
Powder Puff Moments ~ Stringing Beads
Wandering in the ditch beside one of our wildflower fields, this tiny puff of seeds caught my eye and snagged at my heart. Walking home, I thought about Grandma Joy and powder puffs. I smiled just before the tears fell. When I was little, I spent time with my grandparents in Worthington, MN. ... Read More about Powder Puff Moments ~ Stringing Beads
Roots – Your Life a Legacy
This massive tree grows beside the Cannon River. The city cared enough to protect the giant’s roots and keep it from falling into the river. I stood and pondered its braced roots, fascinated. When I turned to greet the people who passed me a few gave me a funny look – the one that says silently, ... Read More about Roots – Your Life a Legacy
Uneasy Writer – My Writing Life
Uneasy Writer - My Writing Life Joy DeKok When the young oriole landed, she went right for the jelly confident in the moment. Then, something changed. She changed position, looked around, and waited. I looked at her, wondering what made her so uneasy. A few moments later, she left without ... Read More about Uneasy Writer – My Writing Life
Garden Party – Gentle Moments With God
Garden Party ~ Gentle Moments With God Joy DeKok "Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy." Psalm 96:11-12 (ESV) One morning this past week I stood ... Read More about Garden Party – Gentle Moments With God
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