"Spring Break at Siesta Key, Florida"

Visiting my sister during Spring break.  Such a beautiful day there.  The water temperature was around 62 degrees and the ocean breeze blowing across the water felt amazing along with the warmth of the sun.  That combination lulls you into the most relaxing rest under those cabana chairs.  You hear a multitude of conversations humming along and the playful giggles and laughter coming from children digging in the sand. Then there is the constant gentle sound of the ebb and flow of the water as it greets the feet of birds and humans.

How I wish I could bottle these moments and pop the cork to sit there once again soaking in the life at the foot of the shores.  Absolute paradise!

"Inspired by Nature - Art Journal Page.jpg"

I have for many years now kept a written journal.  Mostly my journals are my prayers.  When I discovered art journaling, just last year, I was amazed.  I find it difficult to write with the depth I have in my written journal and trying to combine that with pictures.  I am still in this process of discovering what really appeals to me and making that my place of creativity. 

These words are actually from a song by The Allman Brothers Band.  As teenagers in the 70's we loved the sound of their southern rock and slide guitar.  Their music still makes me smile.  These lyrics fit my feelings for Jesus.  As the creator, He is my blue sky, He is my sunny day and remembering how when I first received the gift of his never ending love, I felt like the cup that is displayed here running over and His love is intended to spill over from our life into others.  Beautiful!