March - St Patty's Day and the Hope of Spring

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photo by Painting With Light Photography

                                                                           

Green is my favorite color.. pretty much any shade.. And March brings out the green in me.. looking for as much of it as possible both in my wardrobe and in home decor.  It's a little too early to expect green grass, or buds on the trees but I find it in bringing little budding plants and sweet smelling herbs into the house.   It's about this time that I begin to yearn and think about my outdoor plants and the first signs of life are little green shoots.  At present the grape hyacinths are working their way out of the soil, even with the snow and cold.. Love their hearty style and determination.

And to those who are of the Irish decent  Happy St. Patrick's Day !!!!  Bring on the Green..  

REMINDERS

Reminders are good in so many ways; to meetup with that special someone, to wake up on time, to complete a task, to eat, and to not take that 4 letter word, TIME,  for granted.  To be reminded of time past, of lost time whether past or future is essential in making the best of time in order to live without regret.  In the first 3 weeks of this year I know of so many who have been reminded clearly of the preciousness of time and now the time has run out.   Making, taking and using of time for those we love and put into the places we love makes for everlasting reminders and memories we leave behind. 

LIVING IN HOPE

My last post was a wintery voice pleading for SPRING, well it has arrived, in fact.. my sweet grape hyacinths are now up and reaching for the warmth of the sunlight.  The birds are looking to nest and even have neighbourhood sqwables about who gets what bird house.. it is very comical to watch. On our drive out the shop, calving has begun with the wee ones giving us entertainment as they seem to be moving on wobbly pegs legs.  All of these signs of new life are the hopes of rebirth, life.. it is God's way of reminding us of His provision and hope.