ONLY FLAG THAT DOESN'T FLY

Between the fields where the flag is planted, there are 9+ miles of flower fields that go all the way to the ocean.

The flowers are grown by seed companies.

It's a beautiful place, close to Vandenberg AFB.

Check out the dimensions of the flag.

The Floral Flag is 740 feet long and 390 feet wide and maintains the proper Flag dimensions,

as described in Executive Order #10834.

This Flag is 6.65 acres and is the first Floral Flag to be planted with 5 pointed Stars,

comprised of White Larkspur. Each Star is 24 feet in diameter; each Stripe is 30 feet wide.

This Flag is estimated to contain more than 400,000 Larkspur plants, with 4-5 flower stems each, for a total of more than 2 million flowers.

Aerial photo courtesy of Bill Morson

A Wonderful Old Hymn, With a great meaning, that scripture backs up, some songs today are so unscriptural, but most the old time gospel hymns are very scriptural.

Hiding in Thee O safe to the Rock that is higher than I, My soul in its conflicts and sorrows would fly; So sinful, so weary, Thine, Thine, would I be; Thou blest “Rock of Ages,” I’m hiding in Thee.

Hiding in Thee, hiding in Thee, Thou blest “Rock of Ages,” I’m hiding in Thee.

In the calm of the noontide, in sorrow’s lone hour, In times when temptation casts o’er me its power; In the tempests of life, on its wide, heaving sea, Thou blest “Rock of Ages,” I’m hiding in Thee.

Hiding in Thee, hiding in Thee,

Thou blest “Rock of Ages,”

I’m hiding in Thee.

How oft in the conflict, when pressed by the foe, I have fled to my refuge and breathed out my woe; How often, when trials like sea billows roll, Have I hidden in Thee, O Thou Rock of my soul.

Hiding in Thee, hiding in Thee, Thou blest “Rock of Ages,” I’m hiding in Thee.

BIBLE REFERENCE:

The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

Psalms 9:9

In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. . Proverbs 14:26

Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

Psalms 32:7

Keeping Cool In The Summer

Goldie is our Golden Retriever, and this is how she keeps cool all summer, you will see her out back, and then all of a sudden she runs and jumps in the pond, she love the refreshing cool water.

We may eat watermelon, or swim in the pool, but Goldie loves her pond, we call it Goldies Pond, it is up a little hill from us, and this is the high light of her day, then she comes back almost looks like she is smiling, and lays down by where ever we are lol . The simple pleasures of life, it is lazy days in the South, time for laid back fun, and you see this girl has the right idea for summer.

Cool Summer Dessert

CHOCOLATE-ORANGE PUNCH BOWL CAKE

INGREDIENTS

1 box devil's food cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs as called for on cake mix box

4 cups milk 4 teaspoons grated orange peel 2 boxes (4-serving size each) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 cup chocolate-flavor syrup 2 cans (15 oz each) mandarin orange segments, drained 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.

2. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

3. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix milk and orange peel. With wire whisk, beat pudding mix into milk mixture about 2 minutes or until blended.

4. Cut or tear cooled cake into 1-inch pieces. Arrange half of pieces in 3 1/2-quart glass serving bowl, cutting pieces to fit shape of bowl. Drizzle 1/2 cup of the chocolate syrup over cake; spread with 2 cups of the pudding. Reserve 1/2 cup orange segments for garnish; arrange remaining orange segments over pudding. Add remaining cake pieces. Top with remaining chocolate syrup, remaining pudding and the whipped topping. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled.

5. Garnish dessert with reserved orange segments. Store covered in refrigerator up to 8 hours.

Prep Time: 25 min Total Time: 4 hours 5 min Makes: 16 servings

Inspiration For Friday

What inspires Us?

What does Inspiration really mean?

How can we be more inspired?

Are we an inspiration to anyone we know?

The word in·spi·ra·tion

(1) a: a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation

b: the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions

(2) a: the quality or state of being inspired

b: something that is inspired <>.

2 Timothy 3:16 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"

Job 32:8 "But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding."

We see here who inspires us, and if we are going to give hope or encouragement to any one else, we need to go to the souce, that is God Almighty, he gives to us, and we give to others, let us all be a help, a hope, and an encouragement to those we meet.

What can you add here, to give us a good idea of inspiration?

CHOCOLATE LOVERS DREAM: COCO COLA CAKE

A recipe for the popular Coca-Cola cake, made with Coca-Cola and buttermilk and mini marshmallows. This is no doubt the best cake I have ever made. My family loves it, I started making it for Christmas in 1977, been an all time favorite ever since, when ever I ask them what dessert you want mama to make it is this one.

Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour 2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup Coca-Cola 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Frosting: 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon cocoa 6 tablespoons Coca-Cola 1 box confectioner's sugar,

1/2 cup chopped pecans (Toasted are better)

Preparation:

Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch pan and set aside.

In a large bowl combine flour and sugar.

In a saucpan combine the cocoa, Coca-Cola, butter, and marshmallows; bring to a boil. Combine the boiled mixture with the flour and sugar mixture.

In a separate bowl mix eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla; add to the first mixture. Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes, until cake tests done.

Frosting:

In a saucepan, bring butter, cocoa, and Coca-Cola to a boil. Stir in the sugar and mix well. Stir in nuts. Spread over the cake while both cake and frosting are still warm.

Have Your Replaced Psalm 23 With This

A PSALM OF SUMMER

Now it came to pass that spring turned to summer.

God's people raised their voices and said:

Recreation is my shepherd;

I shall not stay at home;

He maketh me to lie down in a sleeping bag.

He leadeth me down to the interstate each weekend.

He restoreth my suntan;

He leadeth me to state parks for comfort's sake.

Even though I stray on the Lord's Day,

I will fear no reprimand For thou art with me,

my rod and reel they comfort me.

I anointeth my skin with oil,

my gas tank runneth dry;

Surely my trailer shall follow me all the weekends this summer

*Shame on you if this is your story, no matter where you go, or what you do this summer, put God first in all things, and keep him close to your heart, and on your mind.

*Now here is the true 23 Psalm, that we need to follow, commit to memory, and attest to daily.

Psalm 23:1-6

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Precious Friends

There is nothing that's more precious.

Than friends God sends to me.

The friendship offered every day,

Is just a joy to see.

Always there to lend support,

Whenever things go wrong.

They know when I feel sad and blue,

Won't let me stay there long!

Many faults I know I have,

But they don't seem to mind.

They are kind to overlook them,

Better friends I could not find.

I thank my Father for my friends,

Whose colors are true blue.

Who journey with me all the day,

Are there to help me through.

And so these words I say to you,

In hopes they will convey.

The love I feel for you my friend,

That's in my heart today.

~Copied~

♥My Friendship Cake To You♥

The Friendship Cake Starter 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup milk 2/3 cup flour Mix in plastic or glass container with tight lid. Cover, store at room temperature for 17 days, stirring once a day. After that, leave undisturbed for 1 day. Stir again daily for 3 days. Add 1 cup each of sugar,milk,and flour, then stir the next 4 days. Add another cup of each sugar, milk and flour. Mix well. Give 1 cup each to 2 friends, use 1 cup to make a cake or use as base for another batch of starter. Now The Friendship Cake 1 cup starter 2/3 cup oil 3 eggs 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 2 cups chopped (apples,or blueberrie, or any kind of fruit) 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 to 1 cup nuts (optional) Combine all ingredients until well mixed. Grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan. Pour batter into pan and bake in preheated oven 350 until cake test done 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out and continue cooling.

Kielbasa and Turnip greens with Turnips Just clean and break up a bundle of greens, clean and cut up the turnips dice in small pieces wash really good add enough water to cover greens add teaspoon salt, 1 onion 3 tablespoons of bacon grease and cook for about 45 minutes til tender when almost done add the Kielbasa and cook about 10 minutes more make corn bread to go with it and you have a quick good meal that was our meal for today.

Sorry To MIA

It has been a busy few days, and I have not had time to even post, I miss chatting in my blog, and I tend to rattle on at times, and this is one of those times.

Thursday we left just as the sun was coming up, for Jacksonville, FL it is about an hour and 20 minute drive from where we live here in Southern GA, I have a ladies group online, Called Barbara's Blessings, one of the ladies husband had a tumor on his brain, they were going to remove it at Mayo Clinic that day, so my husband and I went down to be with them and to pray with him before his surgery. He had the surgery, and they found the tumor was on the brain stem so was unable to do a biopsy or remove it, they do not think it is malignant though. They did put a shunt in and made a different way for the fluids to run off the brain, instead into the brain, it was causing him to have the water on the brain, so he is in ICU still recovering, and doing better each day, if you will please pray for James Ruddy and his dear wife Anna, they are from Northern GA and have came this way especially for his surgery.

It has been a joy to meet them, and to pray with them, and to be an encouragement to them, God puts people in our path that we may help, and be a comfort to, we need to count it all joy to help others, and be help to them in their time of need.

Far to many times we look the other way, and think oh someone else will help them, but you know we have found that most times no one else does help, if God touches your heart to help someone you need to listen to him, and obey his calling.

God gives us friends in our life to encourage us, when there are times we need a friendly hello, or a hug, or just a kind word from someone, let us be tender hearted and aware of the Holy Spirit as he deals with our hearts. I want to be open to God's leading in all circumstances, and I want to be a help to others, and for them to see Christ in me. I really feel we are left here on earth after we are saved, to be a console and encouragement to the body of Christ, and to be a light in this very dark world, and to be a witness to them about what God has did in our life, and how Christ changed us after salvation, may we always see there is a need to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ, if we pray daily, and ask God to put someone in need in our path that we can help, he will, he is just and faithful to his word, and his word says God is the same yesterday, today and forever, so even though times are changing, God is still the same, and he will stay the same, let us lean on him, and draw all our strength from him.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and Tomorrow go and worship our living Saviour, and spend time in prayer, and be ye filled with the Holy Spirit of God. God bless you.