Nonnie's Observations

poignant, love-filled scene skillfully carved and painted   The Nativity shared with Rebecca's loving 12 DAYS OF MARY

her momma took this photo and this one too schlepping her baby… thief of George’s toy and cage… navigating stairs Yeah, she's a wanderer- not like Dion,  but this tune   was in my head while writing this post. Miss Bright Eyes also keeps us entertained! shared with Rebecca's HAIKU MY HEART

on  the back of the medallion are these words... "Father into Your hands I commit my spirit." Sorrowful Myst’ries prayed on Passion Rosary stinging reflections Often when I pray the Sorrowful Mysteries,  I picture the pain our Lord suffered  and my eyes fill with tears. sharing with dear Rebecca's HAIKU MY HEART

somber sky on the same wavelength  of my thoughts the blue patch attuned to my hopes in reserve shared with Rebecca's HAIKU MY HEART

even with g-tube our girl is traveling fast i.e. she has Dad’s phone! Having a g-tube trailing has not stopped M.B.E.  from learning to walk, and she is one fast little tot. shared with Rebecca's HAIKU MY HEART

“Max, meet Miriam”   tolerant older feline doesn’t even flinch! shared with Rebecca's gem of a blog HAIKU MY HEART

beauty in nature- eggplant, and called aubergine by our British friends Photo taken on grandaughter and husband's farm- Earth Candy Acres On Wikipedia,  it said that the eggplant is related  to the tomato and potato.   Hmm… it looks like a squash…  it's also known as guinea squash. shared with Rebecca's  HAIKU MY HEART

Charles and Dorothy wed in 1946 till death did they part linked to Jane's VINTAGE WEEKLY and Rebecca's  amazing  HAIKU MY HEART 

amid memories captured in photos, objects that bring me comfort linked to: Haiku My Heart and James' Weekend Reflections #360

our blessed Mother…   her Son… together again at her assumption Prayer to Our Lady, Assumed in Heaven Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, we believe in your triumphant assumption into heaven  where the angels and saints acclaim you as Queen. We join them in praising you and bless the Lord  who raised you above all creatures. With them we offer you our devotion and love. We are confident that you watch  over our daily efforts and needs,  and we take comfort from the faith in the coming resurrection. We look to you, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. After this earthly life, show us Jesus, the blest fruit of your womb, O kind, O loving, O sweet virgin Mary. linked to Rebecca's labor of love- HAIKU MY HEART

Miss Bright Eyes safe in Daddy’s arms then explores linked to Rebecca's HAIKU MY HEART

Miss Bright Eyes... growing curious- explorer linked to Rebecca's divine  HAIKU MY HEART

quietly she stands… her eyes riveted on me and mine peering back if only her thoughts could penetrate my brain cells  still...I'm delighted linked to Rebecca's HAIKU MY HEART

Miss Bright Eyes’ birthday rough road getting to this day we three so grateful (her momma, daddy & Mimi) Daddy took our picture linked to Rebecca's HAIKU MY HEART ardent heart-felt prayers to Rebecca & her mother... as a friend often says to those hurting- I'm holding both Rebecca and her momma to the Light.

What is she thinking? perhaps “rain, rain, go away” or- “ooh, I love rain!”  linked to  Rebecca's HAIKU MY HEART