Arkansas Wildlife







 As we enjoy the spring here in Arkansas, there is so much to see and praise God for. As I said earlier, Fred enjoys chasing the squirrels from the feeders. They usually just jump into a tree, and chatter and laugh at him.

The famous Arkansas Acrobatic squirrels

Dinner Time

The beauty of the songbirds at the feeder remind us of who created each and every one of us, in a unique and special way.

Even God's creatures find time for fellowship

the beauty of the color and song of the cardinals are my favorite

Even the noisy blue jay is graceful in flight and amazing in color.

As we drove along some of the winding country roads in rural Arkansas, we were awed as we always are by the simplicity of the area, as well as all of the wildlife and  gorgeous scenery. The deer did not seem startled by our presence, but were watchful, just as we should be watchful of our words and actions, that they may be pleasing to God.

Who's there?

We were so very lucky to see the last of the dogwoods blooming - a spring flowering tree here in Arkansas. How fabulous they are.

 
The Legend of the Dogwood
At the time of the crucifixion, the dogwood had reached the size of the mighty oak tree. So strong and firm was the wood that it was chosen as the timber for Jesus' cross.
     To be used for such a cruel purpose greatly distressed the dogwood. While nailed upon it, Jesus sensed this, and in his compassion said. "Because of your pity for my suffering, never again shall the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used for a cross. Henceforth, it shall be slender, bent, and twisted, and its blossoms shall be in the form of a cross–two long and two short petals.
     "In the center of the outer edge of each petal will be the print of nails. In the center of the flower, stained with blood, will be a crown of thorns so that all who see it will remember."

How do you greet the morning??  Do you say "Good Lord, it's morning" or "Good morning, Lord!!! This is the day the Lord has made - let us rejoice and be glad in it.