Have You Found A Place of Quiet Rest?

Enjoyed a few days rest at our little second home in the Adirondack Mountains. Located in a hamlet with nary a stop light, we're nestled in the woods where I breath in all of God and I don't have to breath out.

Here, a precious neighbor arrives with a bouquet of daisies from her garden when she notices our cabin lights on.

Here, I can walk to the store, skip to the library, carry fresh farm goods home in a basket from the farmer's market, stroll to the lake, run for an ice cream, dawdle in a fine restaurant, sip tea at a café, or browse a boutique. 

Here, I pray, and think, and write.

Here, bears roam and friends gather around a campfire.

Here, churches preach the Gospel, and people listen.

Here, one August Sunday morning in 1982 Dan and I felt God tap our shoulders and whisper to our hearts, I want you in full-time ministry.

The world can be too noisy to hear the voice of God. So many tug at our arms, we can miss God's touch on our lives.

I urge you to find a quiet place where you can hear Him. Breath in and don't breath out. Find that place of quiet rest deep in the heart of God and nestle in.

Splashes of Serenity from Speculator, NY,

Marriage! Having Fun Yet?

On the merry go round of life, are you and your honey having fun? I hope so. Dan and I work at playing hard. Aferall, God says we are His kids. I plan on acting like one.

Please, for the sake of your marriage, work at having fun with each other.


Schedule those play dates. 

Remember what you did when you first fell in love? Do it again.

Re-visit where you said "yes" and where you honeymooned.

Find a common interest. Dan loves to golf. I didn't, but I gave it a try. Now, I love golfing too. The quietness of the course, the sweet conversations as we walk the links, and the fun competition. Ha! There are days I outdrive him! Fun!!!

Dan insisted that twice a year we honeymooned, just the two of us. When I balked and said we couldn't afford it, his answer rang true, "A weekend away is cheaper than marriage counselling or a divorce." How I treasure those two days twice a year celebrating our love. Our children didn't suffer. They learned that mom and dad made their marriage a priority. That is a comforting thought each child deserves.

Last weekend we enjoyed a day at Saranac Lake and took a spin on the Adirondack Carousel! What a beautiful and fun place.

 The Carousel is unique with all hand-carved Adirondack animals.

My favorite is that pesky black fly!

 A trout picture for son Sam. He's still looking for this one!

A snapping turtle gave me a whole new reason for keeping my fingers inside my kayak.

Dan's always promising to catch me a delicious bass! Check out the loon behind us. So cool.

Many of our weekends away happen in the Adirondack Mts. So, this Carousel holds a special place in our hearts.

Create memories with your beloved. Grow old together laughing and loving and acting like kids.

Splashes of Adirondack Serenity and fun prayed for your marriage today,