Shadow Shot Sunday 2: In Church

Holy Week preview

statues covered in purple

the waiting color

feast of Palm Sunday

Christ's triumphant entering

 into Jerusalem

sharing with

hostess Rose

at

Shadow Shot Sunday 2

and with Gattina
at 
Lunch Break

Haiku My Heart: My Sweet-Heart

who are you 'xactly?

I think I like and trust you

shall we meet again?

latest addition

to my family of girls

she is my Sweet-Heart

Leannah's aunt Chrissy is the one holding her,

giving me opportunity to photograph 

this little dumpling.

linking with the 

greatest of pleasures

to Rebecca's

Haiku My Heart

gentle reminder: my give-away

featured on Nonnie's Observations

Mornings with Mary: The Virgin Mother

 Beloved Mother,

we come to you with our prayers, 

help us be strengthened

to follow your Son 

in the way that you modeled,

with true deference.

linking to  

Mornings with Mary

hosted by the gracious

Rebecca 

She's Here!

Leannah,
swaddled in blanket
all secure

Leannah,
held by her Mimi
safe and sound

Nana's enamored
with her newest granddaughter
maternal love thrives!

The latest addition
to our family arrived
about 5 p.m. October 11, 2013,
one day
before her big sister's birthday.

W is for Waiting

mommy, all ready
for the birth of her daughter
move things along, dear!

Daddy and big sister also waiting

is there room for me?
"I've missed you, Mommy!"

tick, tick, tick
waiting for our girl
hurry up!

Doctor reserved room for Wednesday
evening to begin the process.
Literally, Granddaughter was told
"no room at the inn." (labor area)
All day Thursday, same thing.
Ball Memorial Hospital
labor and delivery section
has been very busy
welcoming new arrivals.
Finally, Granddaughter was told
to come in at 8:30 last night.  
Inducing labor
started at 8 a.m. today.
Our little punkin shown above
took only 5 or 6 hours from
beginning to birth.
So...now we wait...
anticipating our little girl!

Mornings with Mary: The Annunciation- Stained Glass Window

"Hail, Mary,"
Gabriel greets her.
She responds.

Her fearless reply,
founded in faith, piety
renders our Savior.

page, "Herod's Lament,"
meditation for Thursday,
cheered with a rainbow

linked with love

to Rebecca's 

Mornings with Mary

Haiku My Heart: Hummingbird

This is the original shot;
below I played once again
at PicMonkey.

questioning from whence
photographer snapped her shots
inside or outside?

God's delight...
wings of hummingbird,
mine as well!

linking with delight
with our enchanting hostess Rebecca
at Haiku My Heart

Haiku My Heart: Leaving the Nest

day before leaving,
was Momma giving advice
to each baby bird?

getting set
time to leave the nest
time to fly!

Baby robins grow up so fast.
I watched them go from bare bodies
to fluffy feathers in just over a week.
And off they went sometime yesterday.
Unfortunately I had neither the time
or ability to sit at my window
long enough 
to capture their leaving,
but I know they did
because their nest is empty today.
I wish them a good life.

visit Rebecca and others
at Haiku My Heart

linking to SOOC

Haiku My Heart: Momma Robin and Her Babies

Since I spotted the nest
four days ago,I've been taking daily photos
of the mother robin
and her babies.

watchful at all times,
seeking those who'd do mischief
to her precious babes

can't you see
how hungry I am?
please, me first!

feed me first
come on, Momma, please
I'm hungry!

Some readers might wonder why
I featured the robins on this blog
instead of my other blog.
I feel the way that I think
those who link with Rebecca's memes feel,
that all life is sacred.

lift your spirits
by visiting
Rebecca's Haiku My Heart

ABC Wednesday: V is for Violas

dwarf pansies
yellow, delightful,
spreading cheer!

correcting name
violas they are
still lovely!
experience cheer at Rebecca's
Postcard from Paradise

Kay G. commented that 
her husband called these violas.
I checked on Google, 
and it seems to be
the correct name.
Here is the site
that was the most helpful
to see the difference
between violas and pansies.
They both are members
of the viola species. 
Nothing like learning more,
even from one's mistake!  
So I repost these delightful
little gems via ABC Wednesday!

Macro Monday: The Last Supper

Jesus, listening
at the Passover repast,
now known as our Mass.

sepia tone

Jesus with his friends,
celebrating Passover
the night ere his death.

others' macros here