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Thursday, August 28, 2008

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?








Two weeks ago my sis and I went with our prime time group to Hidden Lake Gardens. It was beautiful. We had a lovely picnic lunch and then toured just a portion of the 755 acres of beautiful flowers, shrubs, trees, and lakes. We also toured the conservatory complex. It was so awesome!
In 1926 a man by the name of Harry Fee, from Adrian, began creating a nursery and private garden. Later the gardens were donated to Michigan State University. Michigan State has done a phenomenal job in keeping this botanical garden alive with rare and beautiful flowers, plants, trees, and shrubs. Their mission is "to preserve the natural and created landscapes and to develop and exhibit plant collections for the education and enjoyment of the public." AND they are doing just that!

I believe God created us to be an exhibit of his marvelous handiwork so that we are an enjoyment to others. The Bible says we were fearfully and wonderfully made. Sometimes it's easy to let the weeds of hate, unforgiveness, jealously, and greed grow in our hearts. Then His beauty cannot grow and be developed in our lives. As we left the gardens that day, I was challenged again to do some weeding in the garden of my heart.

Hope y0u enjoy these pictures.
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Saturday, August 02, 2008

TEA PARTIES ARE FUN!






Last week my sister and I decided to treat ourselves. We drove over to Tecumseh to the British Tea Pantry. It's a quaint old building that has been redecoracted in to a beautiful little Tea Shop. The serve wonderful delicacies. The food is delicious. They also have tea that is out of this world. We went with the Ginger Peach. They serve the tea in beautiful china teapots with china teacups. Sitting in the old fashioned booths with special old fashioned lighting makes for a lovely atmosphere. It is just like escaping from all the rush and hub bub of our busy life styles. This is probably not a place where you would take the men folk in your family. No overhead TV's tuned into ESPN. Everything about this place is delicate, dainty, frilly, and feminine. Another fun thing is that we usually meet some of our other friends who have come for a little "get-away" time. So between a delightful atmosphere, delicious food, delectable tea and delightful conversation with friends, we had a marvelous time. We ate and sipped our tea slowly and let the rest of the world pass by. We were only there a little over an hour but came away refreshed. It would be fun to visit the British Tea Pantry every day but I suppose it could get old and maybe even a bit boring. HOWEVER.....

Early in the morning when I rise, I slip downstairs to my favorite "prayer place" and take time to have a "tea party" with Jesus. It is the most delightful, delicious, delectable hour of my day. I always come away feeling so refreshed. AND it never gets old or boring. He has something new on His menu for me every day. HE IS MY CUP OF TEA!!!

Hey...if you have never been to the British Tea Pantry and would like to do so, let me know and we will make a date to go.


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