Hey friends, how are you today? Did you do anything extra special on Valentine’s Day? We pretty much stayed home. Last year, we went out for dinner on Valentine’s Day, it’s not an experience we chose to repeat this year. We waited at least an hour for a table and then had to wait just as long for our food; uhhh no (we’re too old for that). But truthfully, I love Valentine’s Day. I know some will say it is over commercialized, which is more than likely true, but which holiday/celebration isn’t? Personally, I don’t think that anyone should stop enjoying or celebrating an occasion because WE choose to commercialize it. We do have choices, don’t we? We are allowed to decide HOW to celebrate the day; that’s our choice, rather than to throw away the baby with the bathwater. Anyhoo… how are you really doing today? Did you do anything for Valentine’s Day? What did you do? If you didn’t, why didn’t you?
Today’s temperature is going to be a whopping 44°, for which I say, ‘thank You, Lord’, because every single day after that, we are in the 20°. This year, my theme verse (I should really say, ONE of my theme verses, since I have several) is John 10:10. My key phrase from this verse is ‘LIVE LIFE ABUNDANTLY’. In 2019 I choose to live life abundantly, but in order to do this, I have to see the beauty of each day through God’s eyes. I tried looking through my eyes, but I found there were days when I could not find any beauty at all, in my day. Because I’ve been conditioned to observe the surface to find beauty, sometimes it’s a bit difficult to appreciate or even see that actual beauty lies beneath the surface of most things and people. Another of my favorite verses is this one: 
See. this is where true beauty is born. Well, I suppose since beauty is my goal, then that’s the path I have to take. On our way there, again let’s not throw away the baby with the bathwater. Creation is observably beautiful, well I suppose that’s because our Lord created it. Also, I’ve met a few stunningly, beautiful people both in the outside and inside. You, beautiful one, are reading my blog right now. But today we shall observe beauty in the winter, which can be hard to see, when it’s dark and snowy and cold and blistery, and frigid, and did I already say ‘cold’?
What’s your weather like, in your neck of the woods? Hot? Cold? Mild? Which do you prefer? Hot? Cold? Mild?
Becoming HIS Tapestry 
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I’m from New England so the weather is all over the place. Friday it was in the 50s and now it is in the teens. I love it though – it keeps me on my toes!
xo Logan
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Amen 🙏🏽 I do love it here. I live in CNY
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This is another timely read for me. I find that unless I hold things loosely I will be discontent with life. For me, the weather is creeping into the 80s and that makes me sad- unless I remember that today is a day the Lord has made.
My husband and I enjoyed a late take out dinner together. Valentine’s Day will always be special to us since that is the day we got engaged. 🙂
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Congratulations; its the control issues that come with being a woman 🙂 we find it hard to let things go and let God have control, because we fear it will not be done as we see fir 🙂 🙂 I get it and praise the Lord we serve a patient and gracious God, Who leads us in the right direction over and over and over again
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It’s 3 degrees here in NW Iowa (even colder doing chores this morning!) but definitely see beauty in winter…colors of sunrise, cats in barn, frost on black cows, tracks in snow (like your photos). I love to celebrate Valentine’s Day as it’s also my birthday, which makes it “easy” for my husband 😉 We went out early this year to a new place and met an older cousin, whom we haven’t seen for a long time, for supper. It was fun visiting together! Excellent food and we didn’t have to wait that night (maybe weekend was busier).
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Praise the Lord! Time spent with family is always a great event 🙂 at that temperature, I most certainly don’t want to go outside 🙂 Love the imagery though 🙂
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Thanks, Brenda!
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I lived in Michigan for 11 years and definitely don’t miss that freezing cold weather. Been in Florida for 3 years now. Extreme opposites!
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🙂 🙂 🙂 I need Florida in my life; although I do find the summers, way TOO hot in Florida 🙂 🙂 I guess I will stick around here in NY then 🙂 May the Lord be with you
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Not a fan of all the feels of winter but your photos are visually beautiful! I’m a Texas summer afternoon coffee drinker. I just need warmth. I can appreciate the beauty in your photos, though. Thank you for the reminder of the beauty He gives us, even in the detestable winter.♡
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🙂 🙂 🙂 Sometimes, I really, really, really want to move to Texas; May the Lord continue to show us beauty in spite of the season
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ICELAND…
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😂😂 thanks 🙏🏽 it feels like Iceland too, may the Lord bless you
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Valentine’s Day is a special day around here, our middle daughter was born. She’s 26….what in the world???
You know I’m jealous, here in Alabama we have that crazy weather and rarely get snow ❄️ 😭 And all I wanna do is build a snowman ☃️ or 4 LOL😂
Enjoy sweet friend! Stay warm. Always enjoy your blogs. Big hugs💗
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Alabama! Why did I think you were from Florida? Forgive me 😁😁😁I have a friend from Alabama, I have no idea where 💭 but she loves her hometown. Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. I love ❤️ it and I’m happy my hubby loves it too, ❤️❤️
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LOL😂 no worries. We’ve lived in Florida too. Yes we love it here, our favorite place we’ve ever lived, except for the whole no snow thing here🙄
Lucky girl!😍💑
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so beautiful a post!
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Praise the Lord! May the Lord be with you
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It’s in the 60’s today in the Northern California Bay Area. We’ve had a mild winter this year. We rarely get any snow. Lately we’ve had a lot of rain, but the sunny days are so pleasant and warm with a slight chill in the air. We’re going to have an early spring this year. Some of our flowers, the daffodils, are already blooming. It’s really expensive living here, but the weather is so nice most of the time. God bless you. Enjoy reading your posts.
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I love early spring, we rarely, rarely get early spring around here, but this year may be the year. 60° for an average temperature? I love it; may the alord be with you
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Awww!
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🙂 🙂 May the Lord be with you
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Actually, every day is truly Valentines Day for my wife and I. That becomes even more apparent as we get older. She still lights up my life, and I can tell by the way she looks at me that I still light her fire. What a blessing. Thank God.
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In total agreement—every day should be filled with love!!
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Ohhhh I absolutely like that 😁😁 isn’t that nice to know that you know that 😂 praise the Lord! May the Lord continue to be with you and your wife amd your relationship
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I love your winterscape photos.
We had 29 the other day – warmest day of the month, they said. We’re back in the negatives now, and windy. Very grateful for the cozy home that God and my husband provide.
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Amen 🙏🏽 love, love my robes and warm home, praise the Lord for His mercies. Great is our Lord. I certainly thank the Lord for 44°, which was the actual temperature 😢, but I’m ready for 26° robes and warm house definitely helps
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It’s 24 today for us! YAY! 🙂 That is a massive improvement, lol. I prefer mild weather, 60-70, and I’m a very happy camper, lol. I like the sun, but I also enjoy the rain. I am working on my attitude regarding the weather as well…it is all too easy to complain (it’s too cold, too cloudy, too hot, etc. etc.) Praying for God to change my attitude towards the weather, and everything else in life I can’t control this year! God Bless and enjoy your warmer weather while it lasts 🙂
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Amen 🙏🏽 Lord help us with this weather 😂😂 but we are NOT complaining. I must say the weather has not been too bad, but I can’t wait for summer. Love summer ☀️ May the Lord bless you abundantly. I am praying for you my babe
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I am definitely ready for some warmer weather 🙂 It is snowing today and my poor husband looked out the window and was just like, I’m done with winter. Poor man. Thank you for the prayers, they are much appreciated! Praying for you as well, may summer come soon! God Bless! 🙂
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I wish it is possible to have snow without the cold.
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That would be ideal! 🙂
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😂😂😂
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Yes! Me too 😂
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Blessed to have a warm home in cold, cold Minnesota.
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Amen and 🙏🏽 and praise the Lord too. It does get cold in my neck of the woods, how are you and baby doing?
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Oh, such a fussy baby this one is. It is a long first year, I think, yet it is good. I’m learning a lot. 😉 Thanks for asking!
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yep 🙂 They each come with their own personality 🙂
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It was 70 yesterday in TX, and will get to 80 today, then back to 40s on Monday. It’s weird.
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Typical TX weather. Bipolar Weather!
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Yes! I do not understand our winter weather this year. Usually February bring the most snow with blizzards, very rarely do we go above freezing, but this winter, we’ve alternated between 40(s) and 20(s). Very, very weird 🤔 thankfully we serve the God os the weather, we will trust He knows what He is doing. can’t wait for 80°. Love summer. Thanks for commenting
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We passed dozens of restaurants with no parking places, then after thirty minutes we pulled into what looked like a full lot, but with one place in front of the door. We waited many times at this place, but tonight we walked in, ordered, and faster than Taco Bell on a Friday night, we were served. So, try it again.
Getting back home to the roses which the cat started chewing on, I sat down to get my writing time in.
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Wow! The Lord was with you 😂😂 sounds like you had a great time I think we will definitely try again and perhaps also try new restaurants, we do tend to keep going to the same restaurants. May the Lord be with you
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