February Sunshine - Moonshine and a Choir Singing

Our weather in January and February often is full of gray, overcast days.  But when the sun comes out, we get excited to see the warming rays of sunshine.  Yesterday morning it was exciting to see the sun coming up, as well as the moon shining bright in the lightening western skies! Both of them at the same time!   There was a small cloud that was lit up with sunrise colors just below the moon, and it made for quite a picturesque scene to see! The dogs & I went for a walk through our back property.  Sweet Annie was able to go, as there was still snow on the ground back there and the snow cushioned her paws when she drags her feet. 

Riley was on the lookout for "Wiley the coyote"... thankfully
we haven't seen him in the last couple of days.
(You may remember that I shared about the coyote in my last post). 

Annie-girl was ecstatic to be out in the snow with us.  She is struggling more every day with her hips. The snow is a gentle cushion for her. 

It was so beautiful to watch the brilliant sunrise 
in sync with the moon in the western sky. 

I had some friends over for dinner
and was given this beautiful bouquet of flowers. 

Sure do love the bright happy faces of daffodils.  I cannot wait for the day when daffodils begin to peek their heads through the frosted soil. It will be a couple of months yet... so we enjoy these inside for now! 

I participated in a FB Valentine card exchange, and these are some of the cards
that I made to send out to the ladies who participated. 

And one of the cards I have received! It was so lovely to receive a handmade card, a recipe, and a tea bag! I've never had Republic Tea before, and what a delight to try out a new tea! 

Some of the handmade cards I've received in the past... I've found several vintage "money tree" holders that I used to put my cards in for display.  

It always makes me happy to see this card display in my office. 

My chair is a favorite napping place for the kitties.  

Cats are just so adorable when they sleep! 

Their favorite time of day is when I come to sit in the chair and visit with my husband about our day.  They think my sole objective in life should be to sit in this chair and pet them! 

My husband and I went to see this choir perform last Saturday night. What an incredible evening it was!  The choir comprised of 150+ people from the Mennonite communities from Idaho, Montana, Washington, Oregon, and some even as far away as Ohio.  They were given the songs in advance, but came together the Friday night before the event to practice! 

I could have used a wide-angle lens to fit them all in this picture, but my phone camera was all I had. 150+ voices lifted in praise to the Lord with such incredible harmony - no music - just their voices!
I think heaven's choir will be something like
the beautiful music we heard that night!

I made just a short video clip of some of the music we heard that night.  I wished I could have a recorded version of the entire evening.  It was truly a beautiful evening to hear those voices raised so powerfully in song to the Lord. I hope your hearts are encouraged in the Lord after hearing just a short clip of this blessed sacred music, and to know that the Lord is with us, wherever we are! Blessings to all of you!