Springing up to life!

Springing up to life!

A few years ago, hubby and I picked up a package of lily bulbs at the garden nursery.   There were three bulbs in the package.   Hubby and I assumed the lilies would grow to be about knee-height, so…
April 20, 2025Posted inHope, Lessons in the Dirt
Death … and … Resurrection

Death … and … Resurrection

I had an early morning appointment, so I hurried out the front door and over to the car barn  …  where I stopped short and yelped in startled shock at the sight of a dead bird lying next…
April 18, 2025Posted inGrief, Hope
Gratitude … for God, my Hope!

Gratitude … for God, my Hope!

The weather forecast is calling for a High Wind Warning later this afternoon and into this evening, with winds of 30-40 mph, and gusts up to 60mph.   Living in the forest, a heavy windstorm is somewhat unnerving.   It…
November 19, 2024Posted inGratitude, Hope
Care Package of Hope!

Care Package of Hope!

I received a care package in the mail yesterday! It was from a very dear precious someone in Idaho! She didn't even know it ... but I was really needing a "dose of hope"!Inside this beautiful "Care Package…
October 24, 2024Posted inGratitude, Hope
What is Hope?

What is Hope?

Yesterday’s blog post pondered the topic:  What is Faith?    I want to delve a little deeper into that thought today  -  and ponder how faith and hope are inextricably interconnected and intertwined.   Yesterday, we stood outside the sheer…
September 28, 2024Posted inHope, Questions
November joys … Blooms out of brokenness!

November joys … Blooms out of brokenness!

My clerodendrum is blooming!!   I’ve had it two full years, and not once has it ever bloomed.  And now  …  right after I just about lost it completely  …  it’s blooming!    How is that possible?!?  The clerodendrum cutting…
November 22, 2023Posted inGratitude, Hope