Daily Musings on the Hill

Darling Hill is a quiet place with a narrow, welcoming lane. The view from the top is breathtaking and its vistas change many times throughout a day. I hope that you can visit often and enjoy it as much as my dear Husband, family and I do. God has allowed Syd and I to sojourn here until He leads us on to another place of service or until He takes us Home to Heaven. The little cabin He has provided sits alongside Darling Hill Road, nestled in, on a northwest corner.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Count it All Joy!

We celebrated the 85th birthday of a very special lady this past week. It was Mom's birthday!

Syd made her a yummy Boston Creme cake and even ganache (minus the rum) for the top. How pretty and scrumptious! He's a wonderful son in law, by the way - as well as the best husband ever! At church we all sang to her on the Sunday before her birthday. Thanks, Nikki, for having your always-ready camera and sending along this photo.

As our parents age they are certainly faced with new trials. I fail so miserably to learn the lessons that the Lord is trying to teach ME as we go through these trials with Mom. I praise Him for her faithfulness to continue to lead the way in praising God for every day that we spend on earth.

As I was reading from James 1 this morning these thoughts also came to my mind: life lessons that I learned from Mom early on, which have stuck with me through life (though I don't always display them properly or continually). I am thankful that she gave me a good foundation and nearly the most perfect example of what a mother is!

I'm sorry that this says"waling" instead of "walking". I spent so much time on this then took a "screen shot" without editing...such a novice at this stuff!

Any of you who know my Mom can attest to the fact that she WALKS and PRAYS to God on a daily basis. She shares the importance of "just taking everything to Him in prayer whenever He brings someone to mind" most every time we talk or pray together. It is Mom's simple, childlike faith that the Lord has used more and more through these last few years to conform me more to His image and as I watch her become more like the Lord every day.

I'm glad you stopped up on Darling Hill today to share these thoughts on the life of a Godly woman. We can count it all joy as we're faced with divers life-situations, trials, that we find all around us, as He uses these things to teach us patience and make us "entire".

“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into diver temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” James 1:2-4

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Mrs.TMarch 3, 2014 at 5:07 PM
What a lovely testimony about your mom. One can just see the joy of the Lord radiating from her face. It is so fantastic that even though age and confusion may have taken some toll, that her relationship with the Lord is still so sweet and real to her. She is blessed -- and so are you. Thanks for sharing!
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finallyafarmgirlMarch 3, 2014 at 5:45 PM
Give your Mom a big Birthday hug from me (and Sam too) and wish her a belated Happy Birthday from us. Did you know my Mom broke her foot the day before her birthday in January? She is still in a walking cast and getting around with a walker. She says she is getting along "fine" - she's one tough lady.
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DottieMarch 4, 2014 at 6:26 PM
What a lovely tribute to your wonderful Mom! I totally forgot to send her a card and am so ashamed! I will call her tonight!
She looks SO good and happy with her lovely cake! tell Syd we will be up after mud season and are hoping he might have one of those around!
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1HappyWifeMarch 6, 2014 at 6:01 PM
Happy Birthday again to your Mom! She is one VERY special lady. She has blessed our family so much. We often talk about her :) ... her thankfulness and how she is always praising God, how much we all love her, etc...
The cake was delicious :).
~ Love your terrible about commenting friend :(
I do love to read here though :)!

Hope you are having a good week and staying healthy up on your hill. Lord willing we will see you soon!
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AnonymousMarch 8, 2014 at 10:02 PM
Happy Birthday to your mom!!! I am a little late getting here! :)
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This is just the kind of recipe that my Aunt Jan would have loved to share with you. I have no doubt that she made syrups from many edible flowers.

Violet Syrup

3 handful of violet heads (remove stems)

Boil 1 1/4 cup of water. Pour over the violet heads and let sit overnight or for up to 18 hours.

Drain the light blue water into a glass pyrex pot.

1 cup white sugar. Add to the violet water.

Bring the sugar water to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon.

Slowly add a very little lemon juice (I do use reconstituted) but do it very slowly. The more you add, the PINKER it gets. Just a small amount will bring the violet purple hue. Too much will get "bubble gum" pink. (I did add a little too much this time).

Allow it to come to a light, rolling boil and allow to boil (stirring) for at least two minutes, three minutes is better.

Immediately pour into clean glass jars. Enjoy!

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The number one reason is stated above...to declare what God has done for my soul! Sometimes we can sit and chat with other ladies about our wonderful Lord Jesus, but time limits and distractions do not often allow those intimate times. Why life must be so harried, it's hard to say. Many have children, jobs keep us running in opposite directions, life in general is fast-paced these days. Even at church we are scurrying after children, getting lunch, practicing for special music, cleaning up, etc. Sadly, even when we do talk to one another it is often about worldly pursuits, funny stories, our week-happenings (nothing wrong with these subjects); not as often about the things that the Lord has been teaching us. This blog started out to bless the Lord for His greatness and to simply share my heart concerning these things; first to my Christian sisters (and brothers, if they read, and their families) who I go to church with and those who live in other towns, states and other countries. Secondly, to keep in touch with a friend who was moving out of state. It is also something that I wanted to leave with my nieces and grand-nieces, to my husband and to my friends. When you read a blog that shares truth from God's Word and the way God is using it on a day by day basis, it does serve to be in touch with the writer's very heart. I'm happy to think that if I go to be with the Lord, perhaps today, that I had unashamedly declared God's working within and that there will be parts of my heart left here that people can read and relate to, things that reflect upon my wonderful Lord Jesus. On a daily basis I want the things written here to point others to God, to Jesus Christ, our Creator. Because of our great Savior, we can say with the Psalmist, "My foot standeth in an even place; in the congregations will I bless the Lord." Psalm 26:12 and "My tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long." Psalm 35:28

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