spring

Sorrowing Snowdrops & Doubtful Daffodils

My heart knows when the snowdrops are blooming and often begins to ache. It remembers the sparkling snow, dirt, and debris surrounding the short green leaves and the posture of the white lantern lights that particular year. All appeared hopeless, but providence remained kind. Most of the blooms shined down on me that year. AlthoughContinue reading “Sorrowing Snowdrops & Doubtful Daffodils”

Bubbles & Bulbs

I made my way to the check-out counter with my arms full of discounted spring bulbs, desperate to be planted. I could not withhold my excitement until I got home, so I began to pray the scriptures over each bulb in my possession while I stood in line. The gentleman behind me commented about theContinue reading “Bubbles & Bulbs”

Autumn Journey

I arranged the cosmos in such a way as to hide the spent blooms. It was a tough summer, and I was growing weary that the soil conditions made it impossible to produce flowers, but there was enough for a single bouquet. It was my first time planting this variety. The magenta framing the softContinue reading “Autumn Journey”