Some disappointments yet God shines through!

 We have been awaiting the results of my brother's targeted biopsy. They are in: he does have prostate cancer.

The good news is that this cancer is slow moving. He will meet with the doctor specialists and choose a treatment plan. The other good news is that God will direct his path. I trust in that.

The other disappointment is that my one remaining camera is on the fritz. (I must look up the origin of that phrase! So if I have photos, they will come from my phone, at least until the Olympus is fixed.

The other good news is that the 24 hour prayer vigil for prisoners in Albuquerque went well. I felt a peace and joy while praying for my scheduled time. I don't normally enjoy praying on cue, but this time, the prayers felt directed and very much received.

Now let's see what photos might be worthy of sharing.

Well, they say that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. I'm there! Somehow, my saved pictures are in some mystery universe. Suffice it to say, the most excitement in recent times is my meteor views, and none of those is documented with my camera. My little Olympus TG-4 just isn't designed for astronomical photos. But I have seen over 900 meteors since I started counting. You will just have to take my word for that. 

And have a great week. We are having rain. Of course we are! This is supposed to be the best night to capture Orionid meteors. I am thankful that I have seen as many meteors as I have; and I will be able to go back to bed for some more snooze.

Are you Sirius?

 I actually heard myself looking up at a star and saying "Are you Sirius?" Of course, it made me smile. And also understand why people sometimes have difficulty learning English! So many spoken words can be spelled differently and with totally different meanings. Think about a cloudbank. A place where you take your clouds to deposit them? Perhaps in Heavenly Savings bank? And because I heard the ocean this morning while star gazing, oceanhear rather than oceanview. Maybe taking things too far.

But I broke an important barrier this week: 806 meteor sightings! It seems like a lot, doesn't it? And there are some other Meteor Showers (now there's a picture: stepping into a shower and being bombarded by meteors) coming up before the end of the year, so here's hoping.

No pics though; my camera isn't zoned for catching many astronomical things.  The Moon was up and clouds, so things combined for the stars to show.

I am definitely entranced with pink clouds. It helps when they have cool designs too.

God's rays

And pretty shaped clouds

We used to see rolled hay bales when we lived in Texas. 

It is sometimes easier to add a cloud to the Moon...

A gardener near me has mad skills with roses. Of course, it helps that God made them to begin with!

Two light poles and the Moon

If featured in the Orsay, I would call it Nuage avec oiseau (cloud with bird.)

Nene on the wing

There is always a powerline to get in the way..

but God's rays shine through

I love these flowers, even if I can't get into the yard to snap the photo.

Talk about mad skills...lovely orchids

The bees LOVE this fluffy growth at the top.

Surveying her domain.

Jupiter and the Moon. Moon diameter is 2,159.2 miles. Jupiter is 86,881 miles. But being closer, the Moon looks much larger!

Moon and Jupiter with the help of clouds. Moon is at the top.

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Oddly shaped clouds

One of the loose dogs. We worry because they can prey on the birds.

Another one. They can roam around a lot, as there are fields nearby.

Jupiter and Moon

I liked this cactus against the sky.

I agree with this sentiment. 

"Why did he go and leave the box of treats behind?!"

"No, really! I want to know!"

Well, the meteor time is coming up. Time to sleep so I can awaken by 1:30!! Thank you for reading. Now, get on out and enjoy the skies!