Lead Muskette Balls and Blessings

On Saturday, My daughter and I went to the Blessing of the Inlet at Belin Church, Murrells Inlet, SC. While there I found 14 lead musket balls in and around the church driveways.  Whether they were there from a battle or unearthed when the driveway had stone brought in, I do not know.  But so much fun to find them.  Although they are not of any worth, their historical value makes them interesting.

The Blessing of the Inlet is an annual event and is colorful, musical and also has craft and food booths on the church property.  The day was perfect with sunshine and very warm temps.

Imagine my happy surprise when the two bagpipers who were leading the ministers to the back portico of the church stopped right in front of me and played Amazing Grace through 1 time right there!!  I was very emotional as we had wanted live bagpipes at my hubby's memorial service but our friend was out of town unavoidably so they played a CD.  My daughter took a picture of me smiling and then afterwards we both cried!!

The booths are all the colorful little wood shed-like structures on the left.

and of course I had to have my picture taken with this Elephant as my sister loves them and collects figurines of them.  This one's for you, Mary ♥

http://www.gtowntimes.com/story/Former-employees-recall-history-of-Oliver-s-Lodge-in-Murrells-Inlet 


And this is a picture of Oliver's Lodge right next to the church.  It is closed at present but rich in history.  Click on the link above and read about this 1800's first lodge in the area.  To add to the mystery, a Wedding Dress hangs in the window of the upper floor.  Photo by my daughter, Barbie.


If you visit the area, it is fun to ride around the church driveway and see the back of the lodge that is right on the marsh and imagine what tales it could tell if walls could talk....


Thanks for visiting today, hope you enjoyed the little tour.  Come again soon.

My heart to yours....

Mallard Sunday Morning

Nothing like a little shower in the rain to start your morning!  These resident Mallards are enjoying a real spring rain with thunder and everything-ha!  The raindrops are splashing on the little pond/lake and the drainage pipe on the opposite bank is providing a miniature waterfall to add to the scene.  You all know how I love my backyard wildlife.  I am so blessed to see everything from my den window...

Like children playing in the rain....  Nature is so wondrous!  God is good, life is good, have a blessed Sunday!!

My heart to yours...

Beautiful Fall Swan Morning!

The wonderful swans have been hanging out in our little lake and we are loving it!  They dunk for the aquatic plant life in the pond and stayed overnight last night.  I went out after dark and there they were just floating serenely on the lake.  When I awoke this morning and opened the blinds in the den, there they all were preening and dunking.  What a wonderful sight.  One young adult still has his brown colors on the wings.

 All of my photos were taken through the den windows.  We are so blessed to see these wonderful graceful Swans and other water fowl right in our own backyard!

What a great time of year!  All the seasons are beautiful but Autumn is my most favorite time of all.  Loving Life, Life is Good!

My Heart to Yours...