is sliding away
like children
at play in snow
from one hill
to another
all good
this old year
with lessons learned
friendships forged
memories stored
laughter shared
tears shed
healing found
all good
this old year
God's brightness
given for each day
to lead us on
and give us hope
along our way
family
friends
shared blessings
work and holidays
always time
to praise
God's Son
who made all this
for our delight
our fun
and labour too
with smiles be fought
for it's a gift
this strength
from God
time for play
and adventure
we always find
I'm thankful for my man
the beauty of the land
I'm thankful for my son
the puppies
my goats...
so much to be thankful for
old year you have been kind
and dear
God's helped us brave each unknown day
given grace along our way
You've set a peace within our lives
led us on our way
given rest
brought us joy
beauty
and by your Word You have settled our hearts our minds and souls
to know that wherever 2012 will lead
it is a gift from Your dear hand
I pray our lives would honour You
and to the least of all we meet
that we might bless
as if it's Thee
so we look to the new
and I thank you Lord
for the last of the old year
my favourite things
Beautiful - love all the pictures of winter's splendor. Today we have a hot +30 degree day. Sun's delight, oh such contrast between your glory and mine:)
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of that Shoshi while I was posting this! Such extremes! I look forward to making snow angels and snow men and forts with your precious ones, one day!
ReplyDeleteCome summer, instead we will seek out froggies together and take them for wagon rides; we will play with baby goats and ride ponies... and maybe fight off mosquitoes :)
Beautiful reflection on the passing year . . . beautiful words, beautiful pictures. Happy New Year, Susan and Eduardo. I pray God's blessing on your family, your home, your land and livestock, the work or your hands and the desires of your heart.
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrea... maybe we will share some days :)
ReplyDeleteIt was good to see your land, your house, your stable, your goats, pups and horses. It was good seeing your family and all that snow. It was just plain good being with you this year and it will continue to be so as we travel this new year together in His grace.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Dawn
Dawn... it will be a bountiful year !
ReplyDeleteAs He says... His grace is sufficient! Smiling with you!
Wow! That is a lot of snow! And some beautiful photos of it! Those first two are particularly gorgeous...like postcards!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit and comments to my blogs! I'll be sure to check out your daughter's adventures in South Africa!