Am I French, or not?!

2007...

Francis Coppola...

Diamond Series...

Claret...

Rich, plum appearance...unbelievable clarity...vibrant and fresh, on the nose...rich and full-bodied with medium tannins...spice and cherry flavors...ridiculously long finish...a moment on the palate, forever in the memory...

Need I say more?

יהוה שמרך יהוה
צלך על־יד ימינך׃
יומם השמש לא־יככה
וירח בלילה׃

Yahweh is your keeper. Yahweh is your shade on your right hand.

The sun will not harm you by day, Nor the moon by night.


Psalm 121: 5,6

What an awesome God we serve?! He is so intimately acquainted with ALL of our ways. He is Ever-Present and Ever-Strong, ready to take on our foes, and avenge our challenges, with a moment's notice. This Great God of ours is the God who fashioned the earth: who separated night from day and caused the waters of the seas to part. And yet, daily, He reveals Himself as our "shamar", our keeper, the One who guards and protects us like a watchman or shepherd. He knows our number and our value, within His flock. And this same God, not only watches but actively protects, our "Tzal," the Shadow that covers and envelopes us in safety and defense. He is not overcome by His Creation, but He cares for and preserves it. Therefore, I WILL NOT be AFRAID of the sun or moon, of my friends or enemies. For My Lord, ADONAI, Maker of Heaven and Earth, is not to be trampled upon by what He has made. No! He calls all things into His care and under His Authority. Hallelujah!

Office Space

Well, we are still in process of rearranging, but already - just 2 weeks into the New Year - I believe we will have an office that is practically usable, while tripling as a music studio and guest bedroom.

It's good to have "Days off with Hubby."

It's gonna be a good year...

The Release...

Sometimes I realize that I need to let go of what I've imagined life will be...

Sometimes I get ahead of God, or just assume I know where He's going...

Sometimes I forget that my interpretation of His Voice is limited by my human understanding, jaded by my emotions and experiences...

Sometimes I remember that if He is Truly God and Truly Good and that He's ALWAYS been faithful, I don't have to fret now, even though I might not comprehend why I hear and see what occurs around me...

Sometimes I have to release my desires, my will, my intentions and agendas, my hopes and fears - I have to release them all into His Hands and continue to trust that ALL WILL BE as He has Promised, though we can never fully know what that means without the journey...

New Year...

I want to dream again...