Monday, January 6, 2014

Getting Back To Nature

The shopping malls are fine,
the coffee shops are fine,
the busy streets and
the crowds are fine.
But for me,
it's time to get back to nature.
Nature grounds me.
I feel a peace there like
no other place.
 
 
 
 
Mistletoe.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
My brother-in-law is
doing better, and me
and my sister
 want to thank you all
for your prayers.

  
I never expected to
meet so many amazing
women when I
started blogging 2
 years ago.
women of faith
women of courage
women of love.
I never expected to,
but I did.
 
~Sheri

40 comments:

It's me said...

Crazy woman like me...)))...hahahaha!!...lovely week darling..i enjoy the silents...just home sitting on the table reading blogs...no music on pure silence love it !!...xxx !!!

Lucy@heart and hearth said...

Hi Sheri, that is beautiful. So glad your brother in law is doing better.
Wishing you a blessed 2014. Lucy~

Lynne said...

Ahhhh...I just took a deep breath in the beautiful fresh air that you have shared today. It's also a breath of relief to hear that your brother in law's condition is improving. A blessed breath with such a lovely blog friend!
w/L

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

And neither did I know what I would find in this unusually brilliant world of invisible friends....really....because on the other end of these words we type, are people who care. I am SO ELATED to hear that your BIL is doing better! We are praying and are thrilled, so grateful to God for His mercies! Big, tight hugs Sheri, Anita

Angelsdoor * Penny said...

Nor did I Sheri! You my friend are amazing to me, and this lady above me here... So many wonderful people in the world... Who knew we could find such kindness in blogland.

Beautiful post... I just love nature.
So happy to hear your brother-in-law is doing much better.

I wanted to thank you for your visit a while back... Have been off the computer...
Sending blessings to you and yours
Penny

tinttarus said...

The power of nature is much more than many other things in our life! I just game in after being out there even if it´s dark allready. I was with my daughter and our dog just walking in the fresh air wondering and talking. (I notice my english is not so good but I´ll try:)

I like your blog and it was nice to get you visited in my own.

It´s good to hear that your brother in law is getting better. I trust all our prayers get heard. We have God, who has good will and so much love for us all!

Be blessed♥

Mary Palumbo Collings said...

Sheri, These photos are amazing, really beautiful. Somehow it seems the time of year to really crave nature, last night I was out gardening into darkness, couldn't get enough. I'm glad that your brother in law is doing better. Have a wonderful day…
XOXO Mary

NanaDiana said...

Amen, Sheri- What a great post and so glad that your bil is doing so much better. You are right-there are so many wonderful people out here in blogland. We are blessed to have each other- xo Diana

rose said...

I'm glad to be your blog friend! :)

Angelsdoor * Penny said...

How sweet you are Sheri!
It warms my heart to know you enjoyed viewing her... I am offering her on Ebay with no name.
If she is lucky enough to find a home, I wanted to leave the name open.. I know some people enjoy giving a name.
Blessings to you, and thank you so much for visiting
Penny

CraveCute said...

Lovely post today, thank you for sharing these refreshing images. Glad to hear your brother inlaw is better.

Tulla and Catie said...

I am glad to hear that your brother-in-law is getting better! And also I am glad to read your nice post. You are also a special friend to me :)
Thanks and hugs
Barbara

Teresa said...

Blessings for my favorite alley and its inhabitants - real and from the heart - on this new year.
I'm with you; in need for long walks and enjoying the life that's outside.
Stay Warm and Safe, Dear Friend.
Hugging you close,
T

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

HI to JESS...thank you so much for coming to visit today! Wishing you all a wonderful January in warm temps; we are staying home yet again on Tuesday due to bad temperatures closing down schools!

Hi Sheri my fabulous friend and "sister!" Anita

Shell said...

Hi Sheri
Bonne Annee', thankyou for the refreshing pics of nature. They are truly divine and yes I crave the quietness and freedom that nature brings when you surround yourself with it.

Shell - A Darlings Nest

hi-d said...

Hi Sheri,

Wanted to stop by and see how your brother-in-law was doing. So glad to hear that's he's better. Still praying for him!

Love the photos...especially the birdies!!!

Love to you!
Heidi

Patricia said...

So glad your Brother-in-law is improving - thoughts and prayers.. Getting back to nature is always soothing for me, too, and your pictures are beautiful. Like you, I have found friendships in blogland to be a wonderful surprise and blessing in my life. take care xxx

TARYTERRE said...

I just love this post. The birds are beautiful. I am glad your brother in law is improving.

Draffin Bears said...

Happy New Year Sheri, to you and your family.
So glad to hear that your brother-in-law is doing better.
Love your post with getting back to nature - I am like you prefer this to the shopping malls.
We have been doing some gardening and tidying up outside, which I love - great to be out in the fresh air and sunshine.
Enjoy the week
hugs
Carolyn

Mary@mydogsmygardenandmary said...

First, I am so happy that your BIL s doing so well. May he continue to heal and get back on his feet.
Your pictures are beautiful and peaceful.
Have a wonderful week Sherri.
Mary

Alina said...

So glad to hear your brother in law is doing better. Yay! Love this post. It states just what and how I feel about Nature. Thank you dear friend for the beauty you share XO

Deserae said...

Beautiful photos....so glad to hear your BIL is doing better now too :o)
~Des

Cottage and Broome said...

Sheri, beautiful images, our is a snowy frozen tundra right now. Greenery seems a long way off!!! Hope you have a wonderful year, Laura

Unknown said...

Thank you, God, that Dan is doing better.

Thanks for the great pics, Sheri. The colors of the turkeys are especially beautiful. Thanks for being that woman of faith who is FAITHFUL to her new friends!

Love,
Mary

Anonymous said...

Nature is so soothing and peaceful to me too, my friend. I'm glad my husband insisted on driving to the Keys on Jan 1st. It was medicine to my soul and my body. I also find much peace in creativity, but nothing like nature and God's Word.
I am so glad we met via blogging, proof again that the best gifts are those we do not expect. ;)
Happy to hear Dan is doing better.
xoxo's

Deborah said...

Happy New Year Sheri!
Nature has a way of bringing back the quietness.
I love it too.
So glad we met here!
So glad to here your brother-in-law is doing better.
Love & hugs to you!!!

All my heart,
Deborah xoxo

Imogen said...

Wow, I cannot find the words to describe how gorgeous and beautiful these photos are. Outstanding and fantastic. Thank you for sharing, it is such a joy to see this post. I am so pleased to hear that you brother in law is getting better, that is such happy news.

Karen Xavier said...

Lovely pictures... great to be in tune with nature from time to time.

In My Wild Eden said...

Back to nature sounds wonderful! We have over two feet of snow right now but I am longing to set my feet on the green, green grass again. I love your photos. They give me hope to hold on to!

Zizi Santos said...

Olá
adorei as imagens principalmente os pássaros.
O contato com a natureza faz bem!
Shoppings também! Mas é bom descansar a mente.
Feliz 2014!
bj Zizi

Jemma@athomewithjemma said...

Dearest Sheri,
Your kindness and care are blessings to me and I always look forward to time spent together through blogging. Your pictures are perfect for our rainy day today and are brightening up my afternoon, nature always has a way of restoring the soul.
Thankful your Brother in law is doing well.

Love,
Jemma

Yuli Conversations said...

OMG so beuatiful! I was wishing for spring yesterday and this morning woke up to more snow, but its melting again.
Thank you for answering my question on the last post.
Hope you guys have a wonderful day!
XOXO
yuliconversations.blogspot.com

Riitta Sinikka said...

♥ Love your beautiful photos!♥ xxx Riitta

Things and Thoughts said...

First of all I want to tell you how happy I am with the good health of your brother in law.He was in my thoughts even if I didn't leave a word...Your amazing photos make me feel happier as they are full of optimisme and good mood.Nature is our retreat, our salvation sometimes.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind and warm comments and I wish you an inspiring and creative new year !
Love, Olympia

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I'm glad to hear a good report on your brother in law, too. And you are right...who knew what our blogs and friendships would mean to us when we started. Love your nature walk. I'm always on the look out for wild turkeys! Hugs!

aspiritofsimplicity said...

oh i feel the same way. I need to be outdoors on a fairly regular basis.

miss b said...

These gorgeous photos make me want to go out for a walk right now! The sky is such a stunning blue and you captured the beauty of the birds so well. I hope your brother-in-law is now recovering well.

Ajka said...

Wonderful Sluníčkova photos ....
Ajka

Celestina Marie said...

Sheri your pics are amazing and I am so glad to read your BIL is doing better. Thank God for that blessing.
Blog friendships are the best.
Love to you my friend.
XO

From The Heart said...

So glad your Brother In Law is doing better.These photos are gorgeous...I love them all!