Quarantine Time- Vintage Style

Spent some time over the weekend---

putting things away, cleaning out and 

straightening up in the carport.

This area is sort of screened in porch.

It also stores gardening things and supplies.

Things for littles to do a bit of digging.

Praying that they are coming back soon.

 Spring things went away. 
 Now it is that get ready for summer time.

Memorial Day, Fourth of July

 and right into Labor Day.
Just wonder how different
 this will all be this year.

 It is a red, white and blue time right now. 

Time to turn on the party lights.

Even if it is just us for now.

The long, long drawer storage is a piece

 from the late 1800's from Germany.

 The "garage" door lets in lots of light-

 so if it is chilly or too windy,

it makes a quiet spot to chill a bit.

 I love the bright green of the Lunaria plant.

 Who says you can't grow money?

    It is everywhere this year.

 So, we have set up a social distancing spot.

For drop-in visits and well-

just to be ready.

 Seems like I find enamel 

coffee pots here and there.

 The door goes up and the breeze filters in.

So I'm ready. 

There might be a friend nearby ...

A comfy chair, 

some old rusty things,

just gathered together.

 Think I'll add a good book

 and a cup of coffee.

Quarantine waiting..

vintage style.

To My Quarantined Young Mommas

You are moving through these days

 bravely right now.

Encircled by the little ones 

that keep you on the go...

even when you don't quite know

 the direction these days.

One day floats into another 

and only the dimming of the light 

gives a nod- another one down.

These little ones will listen to the stories someday-

of "remember when". 

Like your grandmothers 

told of the Great Depression and 

 World War 2.

You will have "ration" tales 

and empty-stocked shelves at the store.

You have taken to the "Great Outdoors" 

for a bit of respite and a sense 

that all is right with the world.

You have gathered them close and

hugged them tightly.

You have lined them up for family photos 

to mark the time for the generations to come.

You have done the silly faces to get the smiles-

 like all the generations before.

You have hugged them tightly

 even as you allow them 

to spread their wings to discover.

You have hid from them your own fears

 and doubts for this "new world" 

we live in and wondering what the future bodes.

You have allowed them to LIVE LARGE

 in tighter spaces-

expanded their worlds as the parameters closed in.

You have reassured YOUR OWN MOMMA 

that you are strong, true and trusting.

You have burned a light brightly of HOPE that 

reassures beyond human measure.

You have pointed to Scripture truths

 that have walked through the centuries

 to bring consolation-
because you live beyond these tedious days.

Born Again to a Living Hope

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! 

According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again 

to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, 

kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God's power are being guarded 

through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Dear Daughters of MINE- this prayer for you.

May you see past the piles and the whines

to speak truth to the hearts 

of these littles ones in your care.

May they be blessed by your courageous

 moving into these days with

power beyond your understanding. 

May they know that your steadfast love for them

 is just a little picture of their Father's great love and

the sacrifice of His Own Son for each and everyone.

Be Hope Bringers. Be Joy Spreaders.
 Be Grace Givers.
Be strong in your bravery 

and humbled by His strength. Amen.

I hope you know how very proud

 I am of each of you-

Jessica, Laura and Sara-

 in this Mother's Day story time of today.

love, mom