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 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) 

A Rainy Afternoon

Sometimes a quiet rainy afternoon can be a blessing.

Yesterday was one.

Originally I had planned to do some much needed gardening.

The weather had other plans.

So instead I spent those sweet hours sketching a gathered bouquet...

 reading an inspiring book...

Experimenting with a new pen the Elegant Writer...

and savoring the freshness that comes from the passing showers.

Thank you for letting me share what I did with a rainy afternoon.   Hope you will do the same.


Have a lovely week.

Hugs Debbie

April's Gifts

As this month draws to a close I would like to share some of April's gifts.


An early morning sky

the nest

Courtesy of Hubby

of a Bald Eagle...

Spring flowers...

 New life...

a scenic view...

and  the sweet scent of a bouquet.


April has certainly bestowed some wonderful gifts.

So glad I could share them with you.


Have a blessed week.
Hugs Debbie

Sunday's Blessings

Sharing a few Sunday's blessings with you.



A wildflower bouquet...

an inquisitive companion...

gorgeous skies...

and a couple of season's last bits of sunshine.

Watercolor Sketch 

Hope you are enjoying some of Sunday's blessings too.    Have a great evening.