Promise

These crocus bring the promise of spring...  

the budded pussy willows too.

The robins and red-winged blackbirds have returned.  The cardinals are busy building their nests and preparing for their young.  Spring is in the air!

All of this has filled my heart with hope making me anxious to plant seeds and work in the dirt.

Picked up this lovely book at the library yesterday.  There are beautiful photos and enchanting words that touch the soul with the meaning of how connected we are to the Great Gardener of all!  Christie Purifoy captures the beauty of how a garden can add not only to the outdoors but turn a house into a home.   A great book to read just before retiring for the night!

Well friends St. Patrick's  Day arrives Monday.

My blogging buddy Sandie at "Chatty Crone" encouraged me to celebrate.  Upon her advice, am doing so!

 To mark the celebration hubby and I will be having cabbage and corn beef with carrots and lime gelatin for dessert.  Naturally one must have something good to eat in order to celebrate :)!   May everyone have a blessed week.

Hugs

Debbie

"But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness." 2 Peter 3:13 (NIV) 

Precious

 Life is made of up of precious moments.  Sometimes they come in a glimpse of a striking bird...

 a surprise blossom blooming underfoot...

or a gibbous waxing moon.

These three are mine today.  Hope you will share yours.  Have a lovely "Holy Week" for all who are celebrating the Lord's resurrection.  

God willing, see you after Easter.

Hugs 

Debbie

"How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!  How vast is the sum of them!"  Psalm 139:17 

Seeing Signs

Finally we are seeing signs of spring.

The crocus are beginning to bloom...

 
This one lone snowdrop is working its way up through the remaining fallen leaves.

The violas that hubby brought to me last spring are coming out of their long winter's sleep.

Yes friends I am seeing signs of spring.

May all of you who have experienced ice and snow and zero temps be seeing those signs as well.

Have a blessed week.  

Debbie

"Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land." Song of Songs 2:12 (NIV)

Cheer

Today I am sending a bit of cheer your way...

Spring has arrived at Harmony Hills... the forsythia is blooming...

so are the crocus...

the King Alfred daffodils and Glory of the snow...

blue squill... they volunteer everywhere...

 

and something new for me to grow... Hellebores...

even the Peach tree is budded showing color.

 

Praying you found a bit of cheer here today.

Keep faith friends.

Hugs & Prayers coming your way.

Debbie






"A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones."  Prov. 15:30  (NIV)

"Spring Break"

Friends I am taking a short "Spring Break".

May everyone who is celebrating Holy Week and Easter have a blessed one!
                                    Will be  back in a couple of weeks.

"The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.  He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay."  Matt: 28:5-6 (NIV)

Hugs Debbie

Awakened

Well look what has finally awakened from a long winter's nap.

 Pussy Willows...











A honey bee...

a few daffodils...

 
a hidden crocus...

and last but not least a sweet robin.

Yes my friends I think spring has awakened!

Hope all of you are enjoying some of the same awakenings.   Have a lovely week.

Hugs
Debbie
 
"...when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness."  Psalm 17:15b (niv)

Is it Here?

Snowdrops

At Harmony Hills we have been asking is it here?  Has spring sprung?

Well it may be too early to say but here are a few signs to be found.


These wee snowdrops are blooming...

Crocus

The crocus are beginning to open...

Blue Scilla

 and these little blue scilla are starting to bloom.


All three are good indications that spring may be here soon.


Hope those who are weary of winter are seeing some of spring's promises too.


Have a lovely week.

Hugs Debbie

Magical Moments

Sharing just a few of today's magical moments with you.



Watching a morning's sunrise....

Seeing  crocus opening up to embrace the sun...

Visiting a forgotten place...

Catching site of a pretty face

and spending time with two dear friends.











Hope you enjoyed these magical moments.   I'll be seeing you again real soon.    Take care and God Bless!

Signs

We found some precious signs of spring today. 

They came slowly this year.   Nonetheless they have started to arrive.

 

There was even a blossom or two to sniff.

 

 A beautiful blue sky was so nice to see.  The honking geese could be heard overhead.    The peepers were even letting us know they were awake.   When they start to sing I know spring has finally come.  

 

The woods look sparse now.   Soon it will burst with new life.

 

Thank you for stopping by.   I loved sharing some signs of spring with you.   Hope you are seeing some too!