Saturday, October 31, 2020

Whiteshell Provincial Park and Farewell to October

As move right along into another month, I want to share with you a day trip I took, in September, with a couple of friends. Our destination was Whiteshell Provincial Park on the eastern side of Manitoba.

We had a perfect day, not too warm and no clouds. Good company makes the miles fly by quickly, so before we knew it, we were at the park.

One of the first things that caught my eye, was a Bald Eagle circling in the blue sky.



One spot I like to visit each time I go to the park, is Caddy Lake. 
This view was well worth stopping for.


A short hike didn't yield much, but the walk was pretty.



Rainbow Falls is another must see place for me. I don't know the reason for the name, but it is a lovely little falls.


Briefly my attention was diverted to this gull flying overhead.



As we enjoyed the falls, this family came by with  a couple of big dogs. I think the idea was for the dogs just to walk along the edge of the water, but they had other ideas.
This one found a stick and then proceeded to the edge of the falls and made his way down.


The look on this face was not exactly enjoyment. I think they came over a little faster than was planned, but all ended well.



We carried on to see what else we could find to enjoy. This peaceful scene was near Seven Sisters Falls.



The falls itself are not high, but still are quite lovely.


One more parting shot of the area and it was time for us to carry on and find some supper.


Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God’s handwriting.

Sunday, October 25, 2020

A Country Ride and A Song Of Prayer

Join me as we travel the roads of southern Manitoba. We will be enjoying the fall scenery and as we travel we can listen to a song called, 'Build Your Kingdom Here.'

I have included the words as we sang them in church this morning.


Build Your kingdom here

Let the darkness fear

Show Your mighty hand

Heal our streets and land

Set Your church on fire

Win this nation back

Change the atmosphere

Build Your kingdom here

We pray


Come set Your rule and reign

In our hearts again

Increase in us we pray

Unveil why we're made


Come set our hearts ablaze with hope

Like wildfire in our very souls

Holy Spirit, come invade us now


We are Your church

We need Your power in us


We seek Your kingdom first

We hunger and we thirst

Refuse to waste our lives

For You're our joy and prize



To see the captive hearts released

The hurt, the sick, the poor at peace

We lay down our lives for Heaven's cause


We are Your church

We pray revive this earth


Unleash Your kingdom's power

Reaching the near and far

No force of Hell can stop

Your beauty changing hearts

'Cause You made us for much more than this

Awake the kingdom seed in us

Fill us with the strength and love of Christ


We are Your church

We are the hope on earth


Build Your kingdom here

Let the darkness fear

Show Your mighty hand

Heal our streets and land

Set Your church on fire

Win this nation back

Change the atmosphere

Build Your kingdom here

We pray


We are Your church

We pray revive this earth

Thursday, October 22, 2020

A Word of Encouragement

Into every life come days when the heart is heavy and the smiles are not quite as quick to come.

If you are feeling that way today, then I pray that these pictures taken last summer at The English Gardens in Winnipeg  and the few words I have shared will help to lighten your heart.

I know that I need these words of encouragement , so I trust they will also uplift you.



God wants you to know that sometimes there are storms and sometimes there is sunshine.


 


But through all of the seasons of life,God is with you.


Whether you are rejoicing or fighting back tears,


God wants to share the moment with you.


Allow that to happen, give thanks in the good times,


 ask for help in the difficult times.

Sunday, October 18, 2020

Hodgepodge

I have titled this post Hodgepodge, because I have so many pictures I want to share that I need to combine some to get caught up. 

Actually, I guess I will likely never get caught up, as I have far more pictures that never get posted.

First, I invite you to join me as we watch another sunset at Lake Minniwasta.


It was in late September, the leaves were changing color and the sun had started setting earlier.

Here we see the sun peeking through some fall leaves.


I want to draw your attention to the beauty of these sun-highlighted leaves.



Lake Minniwasta has been turned to gold as the sun slowly drops to the horizon .



Even a few dried grass stems look like they are golden in the evening light.



Well friends, it is now another day and let's see what kind of beauty we can find today.

A field of swathed Canola looks pretty.



At my house, the Red-breasted Nuthatch comes for a drink at the bird bath.



Followed quickly by the cheerful Black-capped Chickadee.


Driving along in the countryside, fall brings migrating hawks to the area. This red-tailed Hawk wasn’t in the mood to get his picture taken.



A few miles down the road another Red-tailed Hawk, waited just long enough to take off, so I could get a shot. It always looks like they lift off slowly, but it happens so fast that a picture does not always happen.,



God brings beauty from all seasons.

Father, You have permitted this season in my life. Help me to be content in the midst of it, and to recognize Your power and might are at work.

Friday, October 16, 2020

 Sue at Photowannabe put out a challenge, so for today I am stepping out of my comfort zone and trying to match some of my photos with the challenge. 

In no particular order here are my attempts.

The sunrise is creating " Horizontal " lines in the sky.



Raindrops at the tips of the pine needles look best in " Marco".



A pot of Mums creates a  " Reflection " in a lens ball.



These White Birch trees have an interesting  " Pattern" on their trunks and make a display of " Vertical " lines as well.



This close-up of a Passionflower could also qualify for a " Macro", but it also "Fills The Frame".



I'm not sure if this fits exactly, but this bright leaf against a dark background creates a " Contrasting" color.



The trees make a nice "Frame" for the sunrise.



This little trio of mementos in my living room display the color " Green".
As an aside, the lamp belonged to my husband’s grandparents.



More "Colors". This time red, blue yellow and green.
This is a plastic canvas coaster I made many years ago.




The tiny beads of my diamond painting project give us the "round" shape.
 


Finally, the "Texture" of the top I am wearing today.


I don't know if I will try something like this again, but occasionally itis good to be pushed a little.this may be just what we need to become more aware of the details of life around us.

Sunday, October 11, 2020

Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend

These pictures seem fitting for this weekend. All across Canada, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend.Yes, we may not be able to gather with families like we would like to, but we can still be thankful.

I am using the words of an old hymn 'Come Ye Thankful People Come" to go with these pictures I captured a little earlier in the fall.


Come, ye thankful people, come, 

Raise the song of harvest home;





All is safely gathered in,

Ere the winter storms begin.




God our Maker doth provide

For our wants to be supplied;



Come to God’s own temple, come,


Raise the song of harvest home.


Thanksgiving Day and every day, we need to take time to give thanks to God for all that He provides.