Persimmons ... Deliciously Dried

My favorite holiday treat. Love the color and the flavor and that they'll last the winter.

Our Hawk

We have a hawk, or two, living in one of our oak trees in the lower pasture. We know he/she is still around because of discoveries like this.

Early Morning

The sun seeping through the branches of this majestic old oak tree is a reminder to live in gratitude for the natural beauty that surrouds us. 

Succulent Succulents

How lovely is the silence of growing things.

Order in the Universe

New Growth

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; 1 Peter 5:2–3

My sister-in-law had a massive stroke two months ago and she is living with her brother and me as she rehabs and recovers. She is a delight. 

My therapy has always been gardening ... so I did what I know - had her planting seeds for the year ahead. We'll have sweet peas in the spring.

Being a caregiver brings with it simple joys and a humbling reminder about gratitude.

Grateful.

Good Morning Sunflower

"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It's what sunflowers do." Helen Keller