The Heart Tree at Spruce Hill

09/22/2020

09/22/2020

Sept. 22. It's the first day of Fall 2020. So let our Tree Watch begin. It's another beautiful season to enjoy. Our God is faithful!
Let's cover the 91 Days of Fall until Dec. 21. May Spruce Hill be your favorite place to take pictures as our WhiteOak HeartTree turns...

04/08/2020

Day 210. My Tree Watch April 8, 2020 9:57 am 55*
1
Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus, Thou hast won each love from me;
Who like Thee—so fair and comely? Who like Thee—so sweet and lovely?
Matchless One, unrivaled beauty, None can e’er compete with Thee!
2
Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus, Gladly will I hear Thy call;
Since Thy voice my heart hath entered, I from all things could but sever;
Void are all my other seekings, Every pride hath disappeared.
3
Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus, How can I still stubborn be?
At Thy feet cast all my hard’nings, And return with songs and singings;
’Tis my love to be Thy bondslave, ’Tis my joy to Thee obey.
4
Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus, Thy way only will I choose;
Though in tears while I’m obeying, Yet I would not change my standing;
All I long for is Thy pleasure, And the peace Thy love would bring.
5
Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus, When Thy presence does depart,
Seems the dawn has lost its traces, Hidden are my smiling faces;
All I yearn for is Thy coming, And Thy presence’ sweet embrace.
6
Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus, Can I tell it all to Thee?
Thou my love and satisfaction, Thou my everlasting portion;
Thou art all that I desire, Nothing else I would pursue.
7
Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus, All I have I give to Thee;
Who like Thee—so fair and comely? Who like Thee—so sweet and lovely?
Matchless One, unrivaled beauty, None can e’er compete with Thee!

02/10/2020

11/21/2019

Can we be the recipient of your kindness on Dec. 3 'Giving Tuesday?' Bethany Homes, a faith-based non-profit organization has the mission of providing spiritual education to children and youth aged 12-20 through Bible Classes, Conferences and Retreats. Your donation of any amount will help us restore and renovate an old schoolhouse to be a warm and loving home to hold enriching spiritual activities for our children and parents.
(When you donate $50, you get a $100 Spruce Hill Certificate towards a cottage stay with a photo-shoot under our Heart Tree)
www.gofundme.com/bethany-home

11/21/2019

"Giving Tuesday" is almost here. Please remember Bethany Homes.
Can we be the recipient of your kindness on Dec. 3? Thank you! :)
www.gofundme.com/bethany-home

10/31/2019

Oh wow, thank you, FB friends for watching with me.
I just now have the first 50 photos of our cool Heart Tree.
Day 1 was Sept. 12 and Day 50 is today Oct. 31.
It's one big accomplishment for me. Consistency is the word.
I faithfully chronicled the progression of our special tree
without any day missed. I was so excited to wake up each
day to take a photo of our tree. The 50 days went too fast.
Tonight I will compile them all together in a video song. I will
'release' it tomorrow. haha! :) Happy Thursday, everyone!
Let's give our God all the praises and worship for His
faithfulness taking care of us and upholding the entire universe!

10/29/2019

10/28/2019

Day 47. My Tree Watch. Oct 28, 2019 10:28am

10/27/2019

Day 45. My Tree Watch. Oct. 26, 2019 10:30am

Why is the sky gray?
Does it go gray with sadness?
When it sees the world under it
It may wish to be a part of it,
So it goes gloomy and gray with sadness.
And cries its life away.

Or does the sky go gray with age?
It gathers in the morning
And rumbles throughout the day
With its life ending as the sun sets
And it cries its life away.

Maybe it goes gray to show love
So it can end its life helping,
Feeding plants and saving lives
So it cries its life away.

The Sky is gray and Gloomy,
We know that but we don't know why,
And still it cries its life away/.

-Anonymous

10/25/2019

Day 44. My Tree Watch. Oct. 25, 2019. 12:31pm

May my Heart Tree’s beauty, magnificence and majesty stay...
May there be no cruel wind, rain or frost, to steal its crimson leaves away...
May there be more lovers beneath to hold hands, kiss, hug, dance and sway...
That their wonderful life together will begin beneath the tree this day!

Happy Friday, everyone!
(Now this photo looks like a painting. The background is gloomy
so I adjusted the lights, and don't you love the effect?)

Call 419-756-2200 to book your whirlpool bath cottage.. Mention HEART
and get $30 off your rate. Photo-shoot is free. You also get to keep
the bouquet! We only have a few more beautiful days before our
tree loses its leaves and the cold starts to hit...

10/24/2019

Day 42. My Tree Watch Oct 23, 2019. 10:13 am
Praise the Lord for He is good...
Poems are made by fools like me
But only God can make a Tree..
Mighty Oak Trees anywhere you may see
Only at Spruce Hill God grows a Heart Tree. 🙏😇🌳❤️

10/22/2019

Our Heart Tree is turning red, scarlet, crimson, maroon, purple, magenta, vermilion. It is at its peak fall colors... Come visit this weekend. Seal your everlasting love with sweet kisses and hugs under our sacred tree.. Call 419-756-2200. Mention HEART and get $30 off your cottage rate. Photo-shoot is free. You also get to keep the bouquet! We only have a few more beautiful days before our tree loses its leaves and the cold starts to hit... The Heart Tree and the flowers are waiting. Will you be our next couple?! (Our Heart Tree Couples get invited to an exclusive Facebook Group to enjoy special posts, treats and privileges!)

10/21/2019

One wonderful thing this past weekend... I made a new friend who is romantic, sentimental, nostalgic and emotional like me!

10/19/2019

Oct.19 is "You're the Sweetest" Day.
Got 10 Bouquets for my 10 new Heart Tree Couples.
Oh Lord, bless them! May they draw closer to each other
as they draw closer to You...

09/30/2019

Sept 30, 2019. Happy Monday, FB World. It was raining early morning in Mansfield, Ohio, USA! But now the sun is out and there's a fresh crisp air to breathe! Hallelujah! I am so excited! Closing Day for Lincoln School-Bethany Home today! How much have we raised so far? $3,315. So, where's the rest to complete the $10K for down payment? The Lord will provide! As always!
For those following this story, please join me in this survey: So I am designing my Spruce Hill gift certificate for those who have and will donate $50. Which design you like better? A or B ? Thank you for participating!
www.gofundme.com/bethany-home Thank you for caring!

09/20/2019

This was actually summer 2015. Let's celebrate the trees and breathe them!

09/20/2019

The first 2 Bouquets so far... Excited for the many, many bouquets I will be preparing from now on. One for Debbie. One for Sharon. I will not forget them. I will pray for them always...
"Lord, bless us, the wives! Thank you, You are drawing us closer to You and to our husbands..."

09/20/2019

I posted this 2 days ago, and it has become our top post! Wow, tells me something that I hit a gold mine!! I hit a tree! haha.

09/20/2019

So today the Email Blast went to nearly 1000 members of the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce, and we got our first donation: From the President of the Ashland University with a followup email note that says "What a great ministry!"
What an encouragement, thank you! Made me cry for joy!
https://conta.cc/30jXw2t

09/19/2019

Day 8. My Tree Watch. Sept. 19, 2019 3:01pm
A short poem to follow shortly. (I owe two now. haha)

09/19/2019

So our photo shoots continue.. Our second couple are Don and Sharon on their 2nd anniversary. They were a little bit hesitant when I told them about the pictorials when they checked in yesterday because Sharon has an injured foot, but when I showed up at their door this morning with a bouquet of pink roses, I got her smiling...

09/19/2019

Our Heart Tree's second photo shoot...

09/19/2019

Yes, I am doing them both. Now my 2-in-1 project.
The Heart Tree and The Bethany
The couples and the children.
Preserving marriages and saving children.
I connected them, and they just blended
perfectly, don't you think so?
Or I am just crazy?? Sigh...
https://conta.cc/30jXw2t

09/19/2019

Kindred spirits, WHERE ART THOU? no likes, no comments, no shares, no gifts? Even a quick thumbs-up, a short message and a small donation can make a BIG difference to me and to the world! Please share a piece of your heart. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the community, the city, the country, the world...
https://conta.cc/30jXw2t