We are now in the final countdown to "The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug"
Less than thirty days!
The King beneath the mountains,
The King of carven stone,
The lord of silver fountains
Shall come into his own!
Nov 9, 2013
Amy's Story: Seven Months-Part Two
My sister continues sharing...
Amy's Story: Seven Months-Part Two: Yesterday I planned to just get through the day. I had a dentist appointment in the morning and so I thought I would journey out to do som...
Amy's Story: Seven Months-Part Two: Yesterday I planned to just get through the day. I had a dentist appointment in the morning and so I thought I would journey out to do som...
Nov 5, 2013
Look Who's Excited About the Extended DVD!
When I was visiting my fiance in England, he surprised me with a little Bilbo to bring back home. Bilbo resides in my purse as a constant reminder of my fiance's thoughtfulness.
Well today Bilbo was so excited about the arrival of the extended version of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey that he leapt out and perched on top for a photo op. You've got to watch out for those hobbits, they can be quite cheeky sometimes, much like the actor who portrays him.
I guess you all know how I am spending my evening...
Thank you Sir Peter for so many hours of inspiration and entertainment -- with so many more to come!
"I'm going on and adventure!" ~Bilbo Baggins
Nov 3, 2013
39 days to go!
The count down continues to The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug!
An awesome new poster has been released of Richard Armitage who portrays Thorin Oakenshield.
Tomorrow is the world wide fan event. I guess I didn't win the trip to NYC that TheOneRing.net was giving away as my phone has not rung. So I will be joining the rest of the fans on The Hobbit Youtube Channel at 5 PM EST.
Thirty-nine days! My anticipation knows no bounds! To keep me going I've shared my favorite trailer.
My copy of the extended edition of the first movie should arrive Tuesday. Hobbity goodness!
An awesome new poster has been released of Richard Armitage who portrays Thorin Oakenshield.
Tomorrow is the world wide fan event. I guess I didn't win the trip to NYC that TheOneRing.net was giving away as my phone has not rung. So I will be joining the rest of the fans on The Hobbit Youtube Channel at 5 PM EST.
Thirty-nine days! My anticipation knows no bounds! To keep me going I've shared my favorite trailer.
My copy of the extended edition of the first movie should arrive Tuesday. Hobbity goodness!
“The Eleven king looked sternly upon Thorin, when he was brought before him, and asked him many questions.
But Thorin would only say that he was starving.
"Why did you and your folk three times try to attack my people at their merrymaking?" asked the king.
"We did not attack them," answered Thorin, "we came to beg because we were starving."
"Where are your friends now, and what are they doing?"
"I don't know, but I expect that they're all starving in the forest."
"What were you doing in the forest?"
"Looking for food and drink, because we were starving."
"And what brought you into the forest at all?" asked the king angrily.
At that Thorin shut his mouth and would not say another word.”
Nov 2, 2013
Oct 26, 2013
Apr 26, 2013
Amy's Story: My sister's blog
Amy's Story:
"Give sorrow words; the grief that doesn't speak...: My sister's blog about dealing with the loss of her daughter, Amy. It will touch your heart and give you hope in troubled times.
"Give sorrow words; the grief that doesn't speak...: My sister's blog about dealing with the loss of her daughter, Amy. It will touch your heart and give you hope in troubled times.
Apr 8, 2013
G is for...
God
My niece Amy was welcomed into the presence of God this afternoon.
I know that her Heavenly Father was there as Amy ran up to him, laughing, singing, dancing; things she could not do on earth. He welcomed her home and she no longer is in pain.
She was 31 years old but appeared to be much younger. Amy had Rett Syndrome and could not speak, feed herself, or do most of the things we take for granted. Dr. Rett who discovered the condition which bears his name said:
"They feel all the love given to them. They have a great sensitivity for love. I am sure of this. There are many mysteries, and one of them is the girls’ eyes. I tell all the parents to look at their eyes. The eyes are talking to them. I am sure the girls understand everything, but they can do nothing with the information."My sister, Cheryl, Amy's mother, did look at Amy's eyes. In fact, she taught Amy to blink once for yes and two for no. Cheryl, her husband, Bill, and my other nieces, Tessa and Emily, and my nephew James had devoted their lives to making Amy's life as normal as possible and oh, how they loved her.
Amy was in the hospital on her birthday on March 9. They celebrated her birthday together as a family on Saturday.
My little sister, Georgi, was there with the family as Amy peacefully passed from this world into heaven. She said,
"I think my sister, her husband, and their kids are the bravest, strongest people I know. I love them so very much."She is so right. If they come to your mind, please say a prayer for them.
My sweet, precious Amy -- we were so blessed to have you in our lives, if only for a little while.
Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live,
and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.
Do you believe this?"
John 11: 25-26
Apr 2, 2013
A is for...
As I've been struggling a bit to post regularly, when I read of the A-Z Blogging Challenge for April, I thought it would a fun exercise for me to try. I am going to incorporate it into counting my one thousand gifts.
One cannot live in Maine and not be thankful for Acadia National Park. Many, many people plan their vacations around it and I live only 40 miles from this wondrous place!
A bit of concern this year is that the park is going to open a month later (May 17) due to government mandated sequester cuts. While some services are reduced, Acadia is open and if you’re there to use the park, rather than simply see the park, these cuts won’t have too big an effect on your visit—you’ll be able to hike the trails and bike the Carriage Roads.
Now, if you’re a cyclist, these extra weeks of having parts of the Park Loop and the Cadillac Mountain road to yourself is a huge benefit. You won’t have to worry about drivers looking at sights rather than cyclists or feel threatened as a huge tour bus rumbles by too close for comfort.
Joy Dare: continuing to count 1000 gifts
gift 105
One cannot live in Maine and not be thankful for Acadia National Park. Many, many people plan their vacations around it and I live only 40 miles from this wondrous place!
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| Acadia National Park |
A bit of concern this year is that the park is going to open a month later (May 17) due to government mandated sequester cuts. While some services are reduced, Acadia is open and if you’re there to use the park, rather than simply see the park, these cuts won’t have too big an effect on your visit—you’ll be able to hike the trails and bike the Carriage Roads.
Yes, there is an influx of tourists during the summer months which makes everything a bit crazy over there, but I try to visit several times. I've even ventured over in the fall by myself and sat at the very spot pictured above, journaling, taking in the breath-taking beauty, listening to what God can say to me that He can say no other place but out in His handiwork.
If you're in Maine this summer, you simply must visit Acadia! (If you need more info, please feel free to email me.)
From the top of its granite mountains to its salty ocean shores,
this national treasure on the craggy Atlantic seaboard
showcases Maine’s natural riches.
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