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

Morning Light Show

Let us walk in the light of the Lord. Isaiah 2:5

These apples have a deep purple hue in the early morning light, underscored by the perky orange nasturtiums hanging out below reaching up to snag one.

Love that morning light right after dawn. Brings out the whimsy in me.

What did the carrot say to the wheat? Lettuce rest, I'm feeling beet. - Shel Silverstein 

Thinning carrots this past weekend so the ones left in the ground will have a chance to really grow like a carrot! But these little tiny seedlings are just as yummy in a salad ... sweet and crunchy, bite-sized, full of flavor and beautiful in any dish. Nothing from the garden goes to waste!