25 Tuesday May 2010
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To get a better fare for our flights to Vancouver over the May Long Weekend we chose to fly out of Prince George, about 3 1/2 hours away from our home in Chetwynd. There was a long stretch of the road where we saw numerous black bears enjoying the fresh greens.
On the way back to Chetwynd we again saw a number of single bears, but we also enjoyed watching this family of 3 cubs and a momma. Truly delightful!
21 Friday May 2010
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On several recent mornings we rose early and headed out. On other days, as we return from grocery shopping, or mail checking (oh we do love to hear from loved ones), we take detours and end up home later, but oh so much richer.
Here are some of our delightful discoveries…
One morning we drove out to the big(ger) lake and as we drove up the dirt road, these horses came running to the fence. We’ll have to remember some carrots next time!
The ponies near our home.
Petal Rose wasn’t quite sure at first, the sweet pony really stretched her neck out for that treat. No worries, Petal Rose enjoys getting right up there and stroking that soft face now.
We’d like to know “who” did this. So much to discover and investigate in this amazing place the Father has set us down in.
a ferrel cat, isn’t it pretty?!
13 Thursday May 2010
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But we did not get our nature walk in. We drove to the Mill Pond after a quick run to town for electrical tape and distilled water to find that the mosquitoes were FIERCE.
So, we spent a few minutes peering at the ones swarming the windows from inside the van. We all agreed, mosquitos are…GROSS and SCARY.
We drove home and I pondered…when will we get in our nature walks without being eaten by 6 legged animals. And it came to me!
I woke the girls at Wednesday morning at 6, we grabbed muffins and hot drinks and headed out. The weather was cool, the breeze was light and the sun was UP. As we approached the Mill Pond from the North East I noticed some swift swimmers…yep, beavers.
We watched for awhile and then headed to the west beach area. What delight met us there. A red winged blackbird flitted and flew all around, singing his song. Ducks and Loons and other unidentified birds swam, dived, called.
And the beaver approached. Closer. Closer still. It appears that Shiloh (our dog) and the beaver were quite interested in one another. There was a lot of nose twitching going on.
Then he did it….SPLASH.
Watch all the way to the end of the video, we think it’s well worth the minute or so wait 🙂
04 Tuesday May 2010
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Snow and a Grizzly Bear!
Well, we ladies haven’t seen the bear, but Builder Man called this morning to let me know that Mr Grizzly is up and about in our neck of the woods (literally), and to keep our eyes open.
I am thankful the snow and cold will probably keep us in today, as I process that information and get comfortable with it. HA.
03 Monday May 2010
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Purify my heart
Let me be as gold and precious silver
Purify my heart
Let me be as gold, pure gold
Refiner’s fire, my heart’s one desire
Is to be holy
Set apart for You, Lord
I choose to be holy
Set apart for You, my Master
Ready to do Your will
Purify my heart
Cleanse me from within and make me holy
Purify my heart
Cleanse me from my sin, deep within
This is one of the stronger fibers in the tapestry of my life currently. And I am discovering an interesting, exciting thing. This Refiner’s fire, while it is hot and it burns, it’s presence brings with it joy. peace. hope. gratitude.
By Quiet Waters 