"Spring"

 April has brought us "Spring".  All the flowers decided to put on an early show.

Generally the bluebells and tulips do not bloom until the end of April but here they are in full swing.

Patches of Violets are everywhere...

The apple blossoms are fully out...

and the Azaleas have dawned their pink petals.

Yes my friends, April has brought us spring.

Hope all of you are enjoying nicer weather and seeing God's beauty everywhere.

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs

Debbie

"See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone.  Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land."  Song of Songs 2:11-12 (NIV)

88

 My mom would be 88 today.  This would have been a day she would have loved.  Cool but sunny with spring flowers blooming everywhere.

We would have celebrated her birthday by going to lunch and stopping at our favorite greenhouse.

She enjoyed gardening and she passed that legacy onto me.  

My "sister" (sister-in-law) brought me this lovely hydrangea on Easter.  Being it is lavender makes us both remember mom because this was her favorite color.

Years may come and go but the sweet memories we have of those we love still have the power to warm our hearts.

To celebrate this special day I spent several hours out in the garden.  For certain, Mom would have been pleased.

Thank you all for stopping by to visit.  See you next week.

Hugs

Debbie

"I am the true vine and my Father is the gardener."  John 15:1 (NIV) 

Easter

 There are some years Easter does not have a great display of spring flowers.  This year is not the case.  It seems like everything awakened to celebrate this beautiful holiday.  For all of you who are celebrating Resurrection Sunday may it be blessed in every way. To everyone have a wonderful start to April.

 See you next week - God willing!

"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.  Then go quickly and tell his disciples  'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee.  There you will see him.'  Now I have told you."  Matt: 28:5-7 (NIV)

Miracles

 

Yes miracles are happening...these little spring harbingers are not letting cold weather keep them from blooming.

The Daffodils are standing tall in spite of the fierce winds we have been experiencing.

They continue to spread cheer and tell us spring is here.

Speaking of miracles...I think it is amazing this old barn is still standing.

It looks like there is not much left but it echoes the past and a time when things were built to last.

 Well hope all of you are seeing some miracles of spring or for those of you who live in the southern hemisphere...autumn ones.

Have a blessed end of the week.

Hugs

Debbie

"You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples." Psalm 77:14 (NIV)

Laugh

 Just sharing some things that made me laugh today.  Hope they do you too!

Thank you friends for letting me share these funnies from Pinterest!

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Hugs

Debbie

"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." Proverbs 17:22 (NIV)

Promises

At last God's promises are being seen...snowdrops pushing up through last fall's vestige.

Pussy willows reaching up to the sky...

Crocus opening up to the sun.

Yes friends, I am seeing promises - spring is on its way.  Hope all of you are seeing some too!

Hugs

Debbie

"The Lord is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all He has made."  Psalm 145:13b (NIV) 

Finishing

I have been spending these past couple of weeks finishing up a few winter projects.   My last post must have been a memo to the robins.  They are back as well as the red-winged blackbirds.  The weather this week has certainly turned the corner.  The forecast for Friday is 70 degrees...wow what a change!

Speaking of finishing ... am pleased to say that the 100 small painting challenge was completed by March.  Am thinking about starting another year of doing the same.  Instead of small though - may branch out to a larger format.  Will keep you posted.

Just finished reading this wonderful book by Seth Lewis "The Language of Rivers and Stars."  For all those who study nature and enjoy spending time outdoors...this book is sure to please.  

Well as you can see - am moving into spring now that winter is hopefully finished with us!  Of course one knows that spring can be a teaser.

Thanks for taking time to stop by.  Have a good finish to your week. 

Hugs

Debbie

"Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."  James 1:4 (NIV)