Turtle Rescue Mission

While I was away for a week, my husband and son conducted a rescue mission 

for their friend Mr. Turtle.  Talk about visitors in the spring!

This little guy, well not so little, was found wondering on front of our house.

My first question to them was, where did it come from?

Apparently there are two lakes in the surrounding neighborhood, so this turtle must've
lost his way and needed a little help finding his way back home.
I am aware that many turtles have home ranges, a territory they consider home,
and when relocated, they will search their way back.

Due to all the present dangers for this creature, help is what the snapping turtle got.
The safest way to get him back to his natural habitat was to drive him there.
Even though the lake was at walking distance,  we have to remember,
it was a "snapping turtle" and who wants to hold on to one for long.
So off they went.

Once they had arrived at a nearby lake, they released the turtle and off he went.
My son was so proud to be part of a rescue mission for this creature.

He is an animal lover.  If it were up to him, I think he would have kept this snapping turtle.
But dad explained to him how animals enjoy their freedom.
Have you ever had a strange visitor from the animal kingdom at your home?
Do tell!

Chalkboard Necklace

Are you trying to figure out what to buy as a gift for this Mother's Day?

Trying to find a unique and special gift for a friend or teacher?

What better way to send a message than by presenting this 

mini chalkboard necklace to that special person.

This is certainly a conversational piece and what fun to create your 

own message or artwork on a mini blackboard surface.

I love this piece, it's unique and beautiful.

Available at Etsy!

A Moment of Reflection

Lord, you have probed me, you know me:
you know when I sit and stand;

you understand my thoughts from afar.

My travels and my rest you mark;
with all my ways you are familiar.

Psalm 139: 1-3