Finches display yellow once again
Spring is close at hand
Winter passes
Have no fear
Hang on
Put winter garb away
Sun shines radiantly
Vibrant color palettes replace
Dismal gray
Our God truly reigns!
Tag: winter
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Spring: it’s just around the corner now!
Orchid, Frederick Meijer Gardens -
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
In the bleak mid-winter
Frosty wind made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron,
Water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow,
Snow on snow,
In the bleak mid-winter
Long ago.Angels and archangels
May have gathered there,
Cherubim and seraphim
Thronged the air;
But only His mother
In her maiden bliss,
Worshipped the Beloved
With a kiss.What can I give Him,
Poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd
I would bring a lamb,
If I were a Wise Man
I would do my part, —
Yet what I can I give Him,
Give my heart.by Christina Rossetti (abridged version)
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Rejoice!
Daffodils “The world seems sad mid winter’s gloom.
But all’s well when the jonquils bloom.”
This is so true. Winter (at least in the mid-west) can last forever. My spirits sag dramatically when the sun doesn’t shine for days. As soon as I glimpse the first crocus or yellow daffodil, hope springs forth!
Jonquil stands for the word “desire.” Desire for new beginnings, fresh starts, and warm temperatures reign paramount. Whether it be a do-over with a sour relationship or a jump start to a neglected project such as organizing my office space — nothing is impossible if taken one baby step at a time.
Dear God, thank you for creating seasons, newly budded plants and trees. They remind me that you never give up on your children and continue to love unconditionally. Thank you for the many blessings, both seen and unseen, that you’ve given me, my family and friends.
Are you feeling blue and downcast today? You are not alone. Can you focus on one positive thing that happened in the last 24 hours and thank God for this?
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4)
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
Long down coat–check; 2 layers under that–check; tall warm boots–check; scarf–check; Hood–check; Large goggle-like glasses–check (not for sun, but to reduce wind chill on face); Deer skin mittens–check. Yup, guess I’m now ready to walk outdoors to clear my head and then be ready to write again!
I’ve experienced my fresh-air fix for the day…my doc would be SO PROUD! As I glance at my reflection in the mirror, I imagine I’m a movie star hoping to avoid all media contacts..
