Pink Saturday New Year’s Eve
I’m joining Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday — the final Holiday (Pink) Saturday and the final Pink Saturday for 2011. I always enjoy posting with Beverly and seeing all the wonderful Pink Posters who link there. Beverly, thank you for the year of pinks, in which I can participate. And, thank you for stopping by! (Since I’m posting early, please don’t miss my previous Friday Post Tulips Bearing a Message.)
Happy Pink
New Year
Saturday Y‘all!!
I started with a crop of this bouquet from last fall/winter. After finishing my post, I looked at Beverly's. I think the same kind of flowers are on her post. How 'bout that?!
Kaleidescope in Pink!
I was thinking about how we all kind of start out with the basics of our being – then we have variations of color, hopes, desires, interests, likes, knowledge, understanding . . . everything that is unique. Though we share things in common with all men, including our trials and tribulations.
A little turning of the radius and voila! Another image.
I grew up when Spin Art was popular. Do you remember that? I got one for Christmas a hundred years ago. It came with this deep reservoir spinner, where you fastened a piece of pre-cut white cardboard on it, turned on the spinner and drizzled paint. Okay maybe you put the paint on first, then turned on the spinner. Thankfully it was deeply set in the reservoir and caught the paint spinning off the card. It made neat images and was tons of fun. Of course, then there were tie dye tee shirts and the like some time later. Working with digital photographs and tweaking the horizontal, vertical and radius is a whole lot tidier. And still fun for me!
Oooh!
But, I’m really thinking about people and faith. I’m thinking about what we do with who we are, especially what God’s given us, and New Year’s Eve . . . maybe I’m thinking a little about New Year’s Resolutions? But mostly life’s resolutions.
Faint pinks. A favorite.
I’m reading Billy Graham’s book, Nearing Home. I’ve only just begun reading it but already enjoy it immensely. In it he talks about his own age – he’s nearing 93 I think he said. Like my dad, who is in his late 80′s, he says “getting old isn’t for sissies”. When Graham wrote about how he wasn’t prepared for the hole in his heart with his wife’s passing, it simply broke my heart, knowing full well too that life and death passes by us all the time. Graham has already spoken honestly in his book about aging, disabilities and such, and I’m only some 10% into it. (Got a Kindle!) I’m looking forward to reading more of what he says, especially since he believes we’re not necessarily taught how to age. I want to learn!
Anyway, we’re not always prepared for what life throws us, are we? I’ve been talking with my husband about how “fluid” we need to be to deal with life. I know I cannot do it without the Lord! I think of the Velveteen Rabbit (one of my favorite books) and yes, it hurts when the corners get chipped away, and the fur gets rubbed off. This process of life, of becoming what God wants us to be . . . in order to fulfill many things. Life. Perspective.
Here comes a new year. What is my perspective?
My favorite-favorite!
Me? I want to live and grow old in stronger faith, knowing God as much as I can, doing His will, and aging gracefully. I sure haven’t done my previous years that way. I wonder what I’ll look like one day, from God’s perspective I mean. What will the canvas of me look like when I’ve finished my course here and gone home? I hope it’s like 2 Peter 3:10 says . . . with a grand entrance of having done it in faith!
I like the way the NASB says it:
Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.
2 Peter 1:10-11 Emphasis mine.
But, I like the way the NIV clarifies verse 11:
Therefore, my brothers and sisters,make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:10-11 NIV. Emphasis mine.
What's on your canvas?
9 Responses to “Pink Saturday New Year’s Eve”
i love star gazers
Hope to see you in my Pink Saturday entries one and two. Happy New Year!
Happy Pink Saturday and best wishes for a very happy New Year. Thank you for making Pink Saturday special. I count you among my blessings.
Jenn, I believe your gorgeous blooms are rubrum lilies. Do they are a very sweet scent?
I so enjoyed your post. Our life is indeed what we make of it. Life is a precious gift from God.
Happy New Year – hope yours is filled with peace, love, joy and creativity!
Two great minds running together. Loved your flowers.
I’m with you, Jenn…that’s how I want to live the rest of my long, happy life.
Your photos are so pretty…my sister once gave me, not a Kaleidoscope, but something similar…so that whatever you pointed it at looked beautiful, and as you turn it the patterns change. The picture is always different.
Have a happy day,
Marianne
Soo pretty!
My PINK, please come and see. Have a happy new year!
Hey back Jenn, thanks for your visit and sweet comment.
I really enjoyed your message for pink Sat. There is a lot to think about in your post. I too admire Billy Graham very much.
I just rec’d a Kindle from my daughters. I am very excited to have it.
Have a wonderful New Year with many blessings to you and yours.
Jeanne
I loved Billy Graham and I once met him.Almost 60 years ago that is, Didn’t know he was still alive. How wonderful. He was such a great man.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Riet
As someone aging, and sometimes not so gracefully, you’ve given me some things to reflect upon. One thing I do know is that He is showing me how to do this gracefully, if only I will !
Wishing you a blessed New Year.