black and white wednesday || a reminder

flowers ...
such a special gift God shared with us to color our world,
and such a beautiful way to remind us that spring will eventually get here!
this one is pretty in color, but i think it's also striking in b/w!

yes, i'm linking up with
black and white wednesdays
again this week. :)
always so fun to see what others share!

go give some love to sandi, as she's been sick this week ...
also see some other striking b/w images, and feel free to join right in!

blessings,
deborah xoxo

*and, for a little encouragement to you, sandi ...
here's a bit of color to cheer you and brighten up your day!
hope you feel better soon!

Black & White Wednesday || ... on a road less traveled

Wow, this week has simply flown by!
It's time again for Black & White Wednesdays ..
and it looks like I'm on a roll here, although I am a day late!!

{also linking up this week with Wordless Wednesday
and Sweet Shot Tuesday}

First I have to share about last week's photo that I entered
over at Black & White Wednesdays ...

I didn't realize they judged and voted on the entries, so
I was surprised to see that my image came in third place!!
Still not quite sure how the voting does work,
but I do want to congratulate the first place winner,
as well as the two that came in second,
and I want to thank those who had voted for my entry!

Now, for this week I have three other friends to share with you ...

One day, a few years back, and on a road less traveled,
my husband and I met these three very sweet horses.
We stopped and shared some of our apples with them,

and after getting to know them a bit,
we affectionately named them Peter, Paul, and Mary.

Since that day, we would travel that road often,
stopping to share our apples and some conversation
with our three special friends.
They were all very grateful, and so, to thank me ...
well, you can see they didn't mind posing for a quick photo!

I am so thankful for the images I have of them,
for, sadly, the last few times we've gone, they haven't been there.
I've been concerned, wondering if the owners could no longer keep up with their needs.

We never did see the barn or the owner's house ...
it must have been a back field to their property that ran along
the road we traveled where we would see them.

Oh the treasures you can find on a road less traveled ...
yes, we do miss our three special friends, Peter, Paul, and Mary!

We'll be going back again, soon ... I can only hope they will be there ...
and just in case ... we'll take those extra apples!



Click HERE to see more sweet black & white photos,
and do join in and share one of you're own if you like!
I know Sandi would love to have you!

Blessings ~
Deborah xoxo

Also joining up with a couple of other challenges this week:
First, Wordless Wednesday for the first time ... although this isn't so 'wordless'!
And, backing up a day, I'm joining in with P52 Sweet Shot Tuesday!
Do click below and come join in on the fun!

Black & White Wednesday || Love is ...

My oh my, it's been far too long since I visited this little corner of the web ...
much has happened, but God has been faithful and so loving to my family.
We're living, breathing, praying, and trusting through one day at a time
knowing that His love sustains us. 

Well, I thought I would get back into the swing of things
here with a weekly photo challenge.

I haven't been doing a lot of photography lately,
but I'm working my way back into that, as well!

This challenge is called Black and White Wednesday,
and here is my entry for this week.

This is my dear sister-in-law and great niece ...
the expression of love.
Yes, a perfect word for today ... or any day!

To see more black and white images,
or if you'd like to share one of your own,
just click the button below.

Hope you all have a blessed and love-filled Valentine's Day!

- Deborah xoxo

Scripture and a Snapshot | ... dwell on these things

It's so easy to focus on the negative in our world these days, isn't it?!
Rarely, do we hear of any real positive news.
I find that this scripture, along with others,
helps to bring my mind back around

and I begin to dwell on all that is good and right in, and through, Him!

Ultimately we know that God is in control,
and in His Word we can find the truth, the hope,
and encouragement this world so desperately needs!

So, today, this week,
whenever you find your mind tending toward the negative,

dwell on these things!

So happy to be sharing with Heather again this week!
Come and join in for more of what is true, honorable, just,
pure, commendable, of moral excellence, and praise,
at a Scripture and a Snapshot!

Blessings,
~ Deborah ~