Lessons learned the first 50 years

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I hit a milestone. I turned 50 years old. I am thankful that I don't feel 50.   I am thankful for things God has taught me throughout those 50 years. .  I have learned that God loves mercy and when I feel a sense that justice needs to happen over mercy, all I need to do is remember that I am thankful for when God gives me mercy instead of a just punishment.   (Micah 6:8 8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.) ( Luke 6: 36  Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. ) I have learned that hurt people end up hurting people.   When I am able to see that I didn't hurt them but I am bearing the results of that persons hurt inflicted by other people, it helps me forgive whatever hurt they pushed onto me and move on.  (Romans 12 : 18  If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. )  I have learned that anyone who thinks they have God

My Battle with Herons

See the lack of fish??? They are in there..under all of the lily pads...scared out of their minds. The heron is messing with my peaceful retreat!!!...and I do NOT like it one bit!
Do you see the bridge to the right? A great blue heron thinks it is his personal porch.. and the buffet is set before him (the fish in my pond).  I have tried adding twine to two metal poles...criss crossing to keep him out.. did NOT help.  Today, I added 5 foot tall  bird netting. I hope it keeps him out and I don't actually catch him.  If I do,...maybe that will "learn him".  LOL.....
upclose shot of the netting...

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