I WROTE AN EASTER POEM

 Haiku poems are a Japanese style of poetry and usually about nature, but I like to have fun with these and teach kids to express themselves about any topic.

They generally follow this pattern.

5 syllables

7 syllables

5 syllables

National Haiku Poetry Day is April 17th so it just happens to fall on Resurrection Sunday this year!  Because of that, I wrote this poem:

God Jesus Easter

He died so that we may live

Resurrected Son

I took the photo a few years back and I don't think I even realized that the cloud formed a heart.  How sweet is that?

WHY NOT COME UP WITH YOUR OWN HAIKU AND SHARE IT? 

Easter Blessings to you and yours!

Christopher Robin Jesus Calling And Tea Fabrics

I noticed on my calendar today, that I had noted Christopher Robin Milne's Birthday was August 21st (which was yesterday).
So I have decided to pour a cup of tea, and first share a bit of two special books I own.  Won't you join me?

Harney & Sons Mother's Bouquet ~ So pretty :-)

Christopher Robin Milne 1920-1996
Yes, he was a real, live boy.

Many years ago, I happened upon these two charming books by A.A. Milne at Sam's Club.  Perhaps, like me back then, you will not have heard of them, so I want to post a few pages of each for your enjoyment.  I find them quite relaxing, and the introductions in each are very sweet and not to be missed.

ISBN: 978-0-525-47930-7
I love how they are called decorations vs. illustrations :)

ISBN: 978-0-525-47929-1

Now, wasn't that sweet?

Yesterday, my mom dropped by to share some tea themed fabrics she had purchased from friends at her quilting class.  She knew she could make me something fun, and so she set up her sewing machine and did just that!

This is the tablecloth design we came up with.  It is laying at an angle on my table.

Abbey has decided to photo bomb, er um, model for you.

I did not even notice until later how the tablecloth compliments my tea print hanging on the wall :)

My mom insisted on putting a flannel backing on it so it does not slip and slide so easily, and just lays much nicer.

Today, my daughter brought me these lovely flowers, which are much needed after a rough night and morning I have been having. They're quite cheerful, don't you think?

Now, this sweet little throw pillow is a design my mom came up with because I found the little scrap of tea fabric at a "garage sale" room, during a quilt show we had attended. She found complimenting fabric and made it work! The bear is a recent $3 yard sale find.

She decided to do it slipcover style, and simply purchased a pillow form.

She has other tea fabrics for me, and we are discussing possibiliTEAS :)

As I mentioned, I have been having a rough couple of days, so I intentionally have been seeking God about it {Only wish I had done so BEFORE I created a mess!}.
Hmmmm.... still learning.
But, today's JESUS CALLING was just perfect {along with some thoughtful prayer from my sis}.

From my Instagram Post

~Heather Elizabeth~

sharing with Stephanie's Roses of Inspiration over at:   THE ENCHANTING ROSE

RAoK, and Tea for Two

At the Off –Ramp

Twas a long line of cars

At the off-ramp I sat

Watching a man up ahead

With a sign in his hand

“Just hungry” I read

And my heart skipped a beat

Knowing full well he was “the least of these”

I sent up a prayer, and with a quick glance

Two breakfast bars in my console

I had just by chance

Rolling my window and easing my car slow

I stretched out my hand saying,

“Here you go.”

He jumped; quite surprised,

and there was joy on his face

He grabbed at the goodies

as I had to make haste.

“God bless you.” I said

And passed through the light,

The last thing I heard was “Woo-hoo!”

As I drove out of sight.

My heart was so full

It made my day

I hope yours is too

Dear reader I pray.

-by: Heather 2/15/15

                                                                                            

I recently ordered some old movies from Amazon, including this one - Tea for Two with the lovely Doris Day.  I settled in with a cup of brand new blueberry tea sent to me by my Pen-Pal, Shondra (thanks friend!).  It was tea-lightful and the movie was lots of fun!  The one-liners were just great!

Click HERE for a little snippet.

Here are some roses just for you dear friends!

Have a blessed evening. Hugs and a cup of tea,

Heather Elizabeth