Comments on: Cherries and Hollyhock http://birgitwhelan.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:35:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Birgit http://birgitwhelan.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2536 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:51:13 +0000 http://birgitwhelan.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2536 Hope, you are such a blessing, what a beautiful thing to say. Love to you, friend xo

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Susanne, it’s so lovely to see your reply and hear stories about your life with little Erion. He will be 14 months now?! It’s so lovely that he loves cherries too, and that you are enjoying these moments of his life. You will have to take lots of pictures so his Aunty in London can see them! Much love to you xo

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This is so true, Des, I love the way you put that – that we can let our time spill. I used to find myself so busy, so tired, and as I’ve worked to slow things down in my life over the past months, I truly find such joy in the ‘moments’ as you say here. It’s such a blessing. Love you dear friend. Looking forward to strawberries and prayer in the park tomorrow evening xo

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@ngie, I love the way you put that too – tranquillity permeating your life. I so relate. May we grow in experiencing more of His peace. Thank you too for being encouraging.

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Hi Cyndi – “enjoying the simple things” – so true, knowing that He delights in giving us these good gifts every day :) God bless.

]]> By: Birgit http://birgitwhelan.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2535 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:22:39 +0000 http://birgitwhelan.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2535 Hi Rain, you probably came across similar settings when you lived here? Of course this gives me another chance to encourage you to come and visit us again here in London, so you can see the cafe in the Hollyhock in person! :D

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They were beautiful, Laura :) So great that you can relate to these moments! Blessings to you xo

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What a treat, Dad! So lovely to see your reply – isn’t Chris awesome, sorting out an upgrade for your computer! Love him!

The way you described Wellington in the early morning brought me right back. I love Wellington. I remember living in the centre of town and waking early to go down to the harbour as the sun came up. So I have a picture of what you see each day from your taxi, and you are right, it is a gift from God.

I love that you see beauty and meaning in the small, everyday things too, Dad. Lots of love to you xo

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Hi Alisa, that’s so great :) So glad you stopped by, welcome anytime.

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Hi Aunty Lorraine, yeah, I can just imagine! Especially if the last ten years are anything to go by ;)

“Redeem the time?” I understand this as using the time God has given me well, making the most of every opportunity as He leads.

Lots of love xo

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“Here’s to slowing down!” – Love that, Michelle! :)

Isn’t the fragrance of jasmine divine?!

Like Rain, you will have come across beautiful English countryside settings having lived here for years? You’re another blogging friend who will have to come and visit over here again sometime, God-willing, it would be so fun to meet you in person! :D

Lots of love and blessings xo

]]> By: Cyndi http://birgitwhelan.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2532 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:01:17 +0000 http://birgitwhelan.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2532 Love the cherries and the message. Enjoying the simple things in life is what it’s all about!

]]> By: @ngie http://birgitwhelan.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2530 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:20:23 +0000 http://birgitwhelan.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2530 Birgit this is the tranquility that I want to permeate my life. Jasmine are amongst my favorite as well.

Your photography is splendid, as always. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Desiré http://birgitwhelan.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2529 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:48:10 +0000 http://birgitwhelan.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2529 How easily we let time be the spil of our lives, instead of it being the moment. Thank you for sharing the beauty of the Creation, the detail of the created… And I loved your Dad’s note, so very special.

]]> By: Susanne http://birgitwhelan.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2527 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:00:37 +0000 http://birgitwhelan.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2527 You are so lucky that you found this quaint cafe! Two weeks ago I went to the Botanic Garden with my two little guys, what a change from the city.

What a beautiful cherry picture. Reminds me of my one year old munching on them, he loves them! I try to hold on to these little happy moments with my child. I know I will forget them, but at least I can enjoy them while they are happening.

]]> By: Hope http://birgitwhelan.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2525 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:31:20 +0000 http://birgitwhelan.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2525 You do realize of course how you touch His heart when you express such joy in His creation and in life.

]]> By: Michelle http://birgitwhelan.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2524 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:50:53 +0000 http://birgitwhelan.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2524 Cherries for breakfast…what joy!

I loved stopping to smell the white jasmine with you. Ours blooms early in Texas. It’s one of the first smells of Spring.

He is so good to us, Birg. To slow down and enjoy His daily gifts is to envelope ourselves in His love. Here’s to slowing down! :)

May His blessings pour down upon your head. Love you!

]]> By: Lorraine http://birgitwhelan.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2523 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:06:06 +0000 http://birgitwhelan.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2523 Cherries look great – remind me of France.
Regarding time – wait for another 20 years – it will just fly by!!Make the most of every day – it won’t come again.
How do you interpret ‘redeem’? Do you mean for yourself, or for others – interesting to know.
Lorraine x

]]> By: Alisa Hope Wagner http://birgitwhelan.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2522 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:05:45 +0000 http://birgitwhelan.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/cherries-and-hollyhock/#comment-2522 I found you through the CWO blogroll. What a wonderful post! I feel peaceful just from reading it!!!

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