Offerings

With peace in your hearts may you share the blessings of

family traditions, recipes, and offerings of

love and prayer.

On this November weekend you gather together around

your table expressing gratitude.

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To my American friends at home and abroad

Happy Thanksgiving!

God Bless

~ naturegirl ~

Botanical Charm

" Flowers are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty

outvalues all the utilities of the world."

Ralph W. Emerson

~ Campanula~

the charm of flowers

take in their delicate artistry..

~ African daisy~
.. petal by petal flowers come to life!
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Serenity

a quiet place..

not even a ripple..
water creates a state of calm and tranquility

fog creates an air of mystery
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Lake Ontario's shoreline in Toronto's east end

1st photo is the view to my left;

2nd photo in front of me and 3rd I zoomed in for a closer look

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Peace

" The only way to bring peace to the earth is

to learn to make our own life peaceful"

Expression with Flowers

Heart and Soul

Divine

Illumination


"Flowers have spoken to me more than I can tell in written words
They are the hieroglyphics of angels,
loved by all men for the beauty of their character
though few can decipher even fragments of their meaning."
Lydia M. Child
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As these flowers speak to my heart so has your offer of friendship
comfort and support in the messages that you leave for me.
Your caring comments emails and heartfelt words have indeed
contributed greatly in keeping my spirits up during my healing.

I was NOT able to receive chemo therapy this week.
By their very nature chemo drugs do some damage to
all growing cells including the growing cells in the bone marrow
which are responsible for making various components of blood.
My blood levels were too low putting me at great risk
for infection so the treatment has been cancelled.
I will NOT continue receiving chemotherapy.. my oncologist
feels we must *turn directions in my healing journey.
Time to *remove my spleen. I'm waiting for an appt.
with a surgeon with hopes that this can be done *laparoscopiclly
which is less invasive to the patient and less recovery time.

I continue choosing to live life to the fullest
affirming that each day is a good and perfect gift
in spite of the circumstances of my cancer treatment.
I have been proactive with what I can do to create emotions
that will nurture inner harmony, peace and healing!
The wind has taken me in a different direction but with my faith
support from family friends both here and far away..
many of you I have or will never meet, I will stay strong rising
on the wings of HOPE for a complete recovery!

I am deeply grateful to everyone!
Once again I feel an overwhelming feeling of gratitude to
each and every one of you caring cyber angels.
love and light
naturegirl
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Sunrise

"Sit quietly and listen for a voice that will say

be more silent"

Rumi

Early morning.. an opportunity sit quietly be silent and

watch the sunrise.

Photos taken along the shore of Lake Ontario

a 5 min. drive from my home
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Imagery

My own personal psychological mechanism that I use
to get me into a refreshing and renewing space..
a calm and tranquil state
I prepare my mind going into round 5 of chemo therapy
using imagery
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"When we work with imagery we are going deep inside
ourselves to shape the outcome of our treatment."
Albert Einstein
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Reflections of Russet and Gold

The valley below.. 14th hole of the

Glenn Abbey golf course..home of the Canadian Open.

Reflections of orange and gold in the pond

a 16 mile creek runs along the course. I am on

a bridge surrounded by the burnished colors all

changing to a russet hue, each leaf soon to lose hold

of weathered branches. Although the blue of the sky

is hiding there is still an abundance of seasonal brilliance!

"This is a day of reflections

Reflections of a summer past

A look to the distant hillsides

and down through the valleys vast"

"Brings panoramas of beauty

The trees tinged with rust and gold"

" Spell Autumn in big bold letters
How much of splendor they hold!"
Poem: A Day Of Reflections by Georgia B. Adams

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Nature's Treasures

"Nature has a steadiness no nation has yet achieved.

And as the seasons come and go we know it is still

a good earth we live on."

" May we never destroy its wonder."

Gladys Taber
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There is a grand display of treasures within walking distance..
I walk with Nature and I see..
her beauty her wisdom and her peace..
the pleasure that each treasure brings
is a cheerful light!
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Flower Power

Trees continue to lose their leaves and most flowers

have withered away while..

my "fleeting rose" continues to charm and inspire

as she concludes her Autumn show.

In moments of fragility and vulnerability I practise a

body-mind-spirit approach to restored health and healing.

I lose myself admiring each elaborate composition.

Petal by petal..

the strength, the beauty, the astonishing levels of perfection!
ENLARGE image ..inhale exhale breathe

I allow myself to surrender ..

to be in the moment ..

her elegance, her beauty, her energy

I am in the moment..

of Nature's remarkable Flower Power!
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"I go to nature to be soothed and healed and to have

my senses put in tune once more"

John Burroughs
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Halloween Spirit

the Spirit of Halloween

pumpkins, scarecrows and tall pointed hat

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a painted pumpkin from my dear friend Laurie

Thank you!

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: Happy Halloween ::

A Heritage Tree

"Trees are your best antiques"

Alexander Smith

The white Oak

a living relic *250 years old..

a prominent community landmark..

a tree associated with local folklore, myths and legends.

At nearly 5 meters (16 ft.) around and 20 meters high

she is a stately tree!

In the 1800's the immense white oaks filled the area forest

and the town ; Oakville was named in their honour.

Very few of the old oaks remain as a result of filling & milling

for whiskey barrels..one of the towns 1st industries.

I love to visit this tree often..I live near this tree

I feel a connection to this tree..

I stand beneath her and I take in her theraputic energy..

I am on a healing journey..

I hug this tree.

ENLARGE this photo.. feel her power!

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This tree weathered and survived decades of seasons and storms..

Located in the way of a highway widening city project

a local group of fundraisers saved this historic

250 yr. White Oak.

$343,000 was raised to cover the cost of redesigning the highway

~ around the tree! ~

The Provincial and Local gov't matched the necessary remaining

funds to save this majestic historic White Oak!

In October she bears clusters of sweet acorns..

I gather and am receptive to her gift.

I honor the diverse healings that come to me in so many

different forms in Nature allowing me to

experience serene moments and inner peace.

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Abundance

Abundance spilling over

"We must not only give what we have..

we must also give what we are."

Desire Josheph Mercier

There is a powerful healing force in the universe coming through

this community of bloggers.

Your words of encouragement prayers and genuine care and

concern for my overall well being enhances my mood and

provides an overall well being to my healing body.

With much gratitude

~ hugs Anna xo ~

Celebrating Autumn

Celebrating the end of a season in the garden..

perennials have been cut back garden furniture stored

it's time to gather pumpkins

and create outdoor Autumn vignettes..

fuzzy fountain grass great as container plants together with

flowering kale and mums for a front entrance greeting!

Standing tall a golden pumpkin waits its fate

Celebration with Flowers

Flowers hold within them a degree of symbolism

fragile and ephemeral though they are..

via the language of flowers a great range

of feelings can be expressed

My house is filled with exquisite blooms and arrangements
Last week I was given the deepest sentiments expressed with

bright colored flowers ..

to celebrate my 60th birthday!

Celebrating with flowers, family and friends lifted my spirits

and gave me renewed energy so much so

that my blood count improved

enough for me to have my 4th chemo treatment!

Hurrah 4 down 2 more to go!

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