Calabash

Harvesting bottle gourds in the backyard

And hanging them to dry outdoors through the winter

Hopefully they will be ready for some artwork in the spring of 2016!

Growing up in Africa, we used to refer to this as a calabash instead of 'gourd'☺

Did you know bottle gourds have been around for thousands of years?

Here is a little history behind the calabash (or bottle gourd if you prefer)

Help

I looked up to the sky thinking ...

And then these words came to me ...

"I lift up my eyes to the mountains 

    where does my help come from?

My help comes from the Lord,

    the Maker of heaven and earth.

He will not let your foot slip

    he who watches over you will not slumber;

 indeed, he who watches over Israel

    will neither slumber nor sleep.

The Lord watches over you

    the Lord is your shade at your right hand;

the sun will not harm you by day,

    nor the moon by night.

The Lord will keep you from all harm

    he will watch over your life;

the Lord will watch over your coming and going

    both now and forevermore." - Psalm 121

Wisdom

What we are experiencing today, was predicted by Jesus more than 2000 years ago

See Matthew 24

Hawk in the backyard

Sorry, it's not a clear picture
(It was taken through two windows)

We saw this hawk dive and pick up a cardinal this morning.

Contentment

A good friend of mine sent me this verse, and I just want to share it with you, 

especially if you are in need!