Jeanette's Ozpix Blog
2008 May 09 For my first post, I just have to tell you about this pair of birds, our Rainbow Lorikeets. ::  :: No, the birds are not really ours, but more like a blessing from the Lord. They decided to claim us, and pay regular visits for treats of bread and honey. Lulu first arrived on our front verandah in July 06. She seemed fairly friendly, and would sit on the rail just near us, so we fed her some bread and honey, which she loved. We thought she must have been someone's pet. But after inquiring, we couldn't find any grieving owner. Then a couple of weeks later, she brought a friend. And out came MORE bread and honey. From then on, they were regular visitors. And soon they brought their mates for a party!! :-) First two, and then four, and eventually we would have 12 in one go. But despite being inundated with all these rainbows, our pair, who by now we'd named Lorry and Lulu, remained our special ones. They had become used to us, and gradually they started to eat from our hands, and then would sit on our hand, lap, head or wherever. They truly seemed to be a blessing from the Lord. Rainy days at our place became quite a riot at our place. That's when all the lorikeets thought our front verandah would be a nice place to find refuge from the bad weather. Over the past couple of years the numbers increased, and last spring I counted 24 in one go. They would almost eat us out of bread and honey. Anyhow, as things turn out, I've discovered that the seasons depend a lot on how frequently they visit. When the local trees are blooming, we don't have too many lorikeet visits, and in the spring they are all off doing what birds do best in the spring time. But come late summer, autumn and winter, when the trees have dropped their blossoms, our birds return. So lately, come 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Lorry and Lulu make their regular house call. In the past, if I didn't come quickly enough, they would sit on top of the door and look inside. One day, Lulu DID fly in. They are not doing that as much now, I think because we acquired a new kitty who has a keen interest in the birdlife. But still, cats don't keep them away. Here's sticky-beaked Lulu from a couple of days ago!! Because the cat was around, I fed them in the grevillea tree. And just a thought to close with... Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness. (Psalm 107:8-9) Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart! (Psalm 32:11)
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RejoiceRejoice (artwork)
Download: $15.00 Art Print: $11.20 "Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous;
And shout for joy, all you upright in heart!" (Psalm 32:11)
Here is Lulu, our Rainbow Lorikeet to brighten your day!!
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Download: $25.00 Art Print: $17.45 "Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness,
And for His wonderful works to the children of men!
For He satisfies the longing soul,
And fills the hungry soul with goodness."
(Psalm 107:8-9)
Our two Rainbow Lorikeets, Lorry and Lulu!! They're still about. I hadn't seen them for a while, but lately, they're coming around 4 every afternoon.
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Download: $25.00 Art Print: $29.95 From 1 Corinthians 13
"Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love NEVER fails!!
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Grace and TruthGrace and Truth (multimedia download)
Download: FREE Ready to print hand-out cards. 16 to a page! Just print, laminate and cut!
There's a text on the back, which says:
"The LAW was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." (John 1:17, NKJ)
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Download: $25.00 Art Print: $23.70 Oh, how RICH we are!!! God has blessed us so!! Why should we want so many other things??
"Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits,the God of our salvation!" (Psalm 68:19, NKJ)
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Download: $25.00 Art Print: $23.70 ... so deep... so wide!!
MY PRAYER FOR YOU...
"May you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God." (Ephesians 3:18-19, NLT)
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LoveLove (artwork)
Download: $31.25 Art Print: $29.95 Jesus said: "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love."
(View on Flickr... http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeanettesozpix/2574643755/)
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HopeHope (artwork)
Download: $31.25 Art Print: $29.95 "For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope." (Romans 15:4)
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FaithFaith (artwork)
Download: $31.25 Art Print: $29.95 "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Romans 10:17
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Download: $25.00 God be merciful to us and bless us,
And cause His face to shine upon us,
That Your way may be known on the earth,
Your salvation among all nations.
(Psalm 67:1-2)
Oh, how we need the Lord's favour at this time. With things as they are in the world... like fuel prices, and disasters, and wars, and injustice, and poverty, and ...
I'm sure you can add many more!! If ever we needed God, we sure need Him now!!
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Download: $37.50 Art Print: $36.20 Truly our God is GOOD!!
View this on my Photoblog - http://jeanetteb1.wordpress.com/2008/05/30/he-sends-rain/
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Download: $18.75 Art Print: $17.45 Dining with Mr Pelican!! :-) What an honor!!
Who needs a shovel with a mouth like that?
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Download: $25.00 Art Print: $17.45 Just love the Australian Pelican’s eyes!! Looks like it’s painted on!
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Download: $25.00 Art Print: $23.70 ONE BIG SMILE!
Hey, don’t worry!! Be HAPPY!!!
I hope this puts a BIG smile on your face!! And have a pleasant evening!! Hope this don’t give you nightmares!! :-)
The smile of an Australian Pelican!!
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