Devonshire

Hello from Devonshire!

Went shopping with Grandma today. Clark's shoes, Austins, The Body Shop and Waterson's a book shop. Great deals on some shoes at CLARK'S. Found a red pair of leather 'mary janes.'

Now we are at Uncle David's having tea and chocolate digestives. Ollie the gray and white cat is sitting outside in the sun and Bella the boxer and Mugwae a little gray dog are playing together by the green AGA in the teal blue kitchen. (An Aga is a stove/oven that stays hot all the time)

This morning I walked in Grandma's neighborhood down to the 'Model Store' a little convenience store and the coffee shop nearby. Looked at some antique teacups and silver sugar spoons for a pound sterling. They also had framed photography by a local photographer. Flowers and landscapes of Devon. A quiet place at 12:15 in the afternoon. One couple sat eating their lunch and they chatted in hushed tones.

Walked back to Grandma's hearing the laughter and frolicking of schoolboys as they played soccer in the Primary school. I decided that Abbotskerswell is a lovely place to come to in June.

Some great relaxing, uplifting music to listen to on the plane, train or bus is by the MacDonald family singers. 'A Shelter in the Time of Storm', 'In the Garden', and 'VICTORY' are my favorites.
Go to www.macdonaldfamilysingers.com/ to buy a CD.
 I also recommend a CD called 'HOPE,' it is peaceful instrumental piano music.

Signing off for now at 6:40pm (that's UK time)(in the US it is only 12:40 pm in the afternoon)


-Elizabeth

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBsIjJ_1aBE
another beautiful song!

Elgin photographer

Greetings from Scotland!

I am in quaint, lovely Elgin at the moment, for the the first International Trumpet Conference held here.

Heard trumpet greats such as Andrea Tofanelli, James Bond soundtrack player, Derek Watkins, Ryan Quigley, and Georgina Bromilow. Met new friends and saw some old ones too. 

Natural Spice is a great Indian food restaurant. I highly recommned it. It is just by the Town square here
Enjoying the food, weather and beautiful scenery. :-) I have taken at least 800 photos already!
Check back soon for picures! Looking forward to seeing Grandma in Devon. Met a couple this morning from Florida at breakfast. Watched them try black pudding- with much intimidation, they said it tasted interesting.

Hasta luego

Adiós,

Ciao!

Chì mi rithist thu (Scottish gaelic)

Cheerio for now!! :-) 

In Him,
Elizabeth

bibliography:
http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/goodbye.htm
wikipedia.com
many thanks to staff at Mansion House hotel for allowing me to borrow a computer, enabling me to write this. :-)
http://www.mansionhousehotel.co.uk/

That was a rare post-  absolutely no photos! And I call myself a photographer! Well, you must excuse me and understand that this is a public computer and I can't possibly upload my 832 pics at this present moment! 

Thanks for understanding. :-)  

It's Market time!

At the farmer's market last Wednesday

Julia's sewing booth

One of the Junior Farmer's Market booths

Sisters

friends

Our booth 

having fun

My photography cards 

We enjoyed the time with our friends and the opportunity to meet new people. We have a booth at the Edmond Farmer's Market every Wednesday in the summer, from 8 am to 1 pm. 

Come by and see us sometime! 

We have ice cold peach tea, lemonade, photography greeting cards, girls and baby dresses, baby shoes, blankets, and much more!

We will be looking for you!

BEHIND THE SUN- inspiring movie

We watched this inspiring movie last night. Samir, a new Iranian Christian travels back to visit his family after finding Christ in Chicago. 

He faces rejection and disownment from his family when they discover he has left Islam for Christianity. 

Follow Samir as he searches for local believers in Iran and is encouraged by the fellowship, valued much more highly there than here in America.

A riveting story that exposes the viewer to what life is like for many Christians around the world. 

This is the website (Open Doors) that sells the DVD if you are interested. www.christianfilms.com/behindthesundvd.htm

A sobering reminder to daily lift up in prayer our persecuted family.

MORE details in life -Part 2-

Grandfather and Grandaughter duet 

Hand worked stitch-work on papery thin, crisp fabric. 

A little boy's shirt worn in the Philippines 

by an American MK (Missionary Kid.)  

Transplanted to a new home, far across the seas, 

saved by the little boy, who is all grown up now.... 

...and with a son of his own.

-Filipino shirt-  circa 1960s 

          
                                             Just after dawn

Daddy's collection of blue glass. 

Quiet time with the Lord  

 "myspace" for reflection and contemplation 

     vintage iron window 

Hand Woven Silk Persian Rug- Istanbul, Turkey 

shadow design at a construction site 

-under the scaffolding-

Photography Cards for SALE

I have a selection of my photographs now available on greeting cards. Each card comes with an invitation sized envelope, and is blank on the inside for your own message.
They are $5 each with shipping/postage included.

Ask me about any photo you have seen on this blog and I can possibly make you a card with that specific photo. Just leave a comment to order your card.


~Thank you!

detail of one of the greeting cards

You can use silver or glittery gel pens for writing on this card. It shows up really nice against the black.

The little details in life...

The delicate floral motif sprinkled on this baby's dress,

adds a touch of old fashioned charm, 

and loveliness to any day.

The gleam of a setting sun glows softly through slats in a humble but useful object- a laundy basket.

Knitted with love

texture and contrasting colors

winding spiral staircase in Kusadasi, Turkey 

Early morning light as seen through melted and then beveled- sand, limestone and soda ash, 

 usually refered to as glass.

"Yes, I live on 47th and Downing Road, number 3- 

the blue door with the lion door knocker. 

It is on your immediate left, 

you can't possibly miss it, 

oh do deliver the flowers as soon as you can, 

won't you?  Thanks very much, Cheerio then!" 

(imaginary phone call) 

Blue Door in Birmingham

Exposed to the elements.... 

weathered,

 aged gradually in thunderstorms, 

sweltering heat,  

cold in the winter....

 Factory doors on a warehouse in  the Turkish countryside

Freshly baked chocolate brownies and a "cuppa" tea.

Late afternoon reminiscences 

"Because all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man 

     as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, And its flower falls away, But the Word of the LORD endures FOREVER."                   

1 Peter 1: 24-2

Sisters

Lydia and I wearing our matching skirts. Julia made Lydia's dress and I made my skirt.

Little girls and flowers just go together like strawberries and cream!

The GREAT Outdoors- Macro version

"And He shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain."

2 Samuel 23:4