"God spoke today in flowers,
and I, who was waiting on words,
almost missed the conversation."
Attributed to INGRID GOFF-MEIDOFF
Happy Friday! I'm a little later getting this up as it was just too hot yesterday to work on a blog post. This morning, thankfully, the air is fresh and cool. I was out taking a few photos of what's blooming in the garden, and I bent my ear to listen... I didn't want to miss the conversation.
Here are a few photos to go with the quotations that have been speaking to me of late. Hope you enjoy!
"Be fearless in the pursuit
of what sets your soul on fire."
JENNIFER LEE
"We cup our hands to gather
pieces of heaven... we open our
hearts and scatter love."
from COMMON PRAYER, p 243
"I want to see what happens
if I don't give up."
TERRIE TODD, as seen on Facebook
The real luxuries of life
- slow mornings
- freedom to choose
- good night's sleep
- peace of mind
- calm and boring days
- being present
- people you love
- people who love you
AUTHOR UNKNOWN
"I love the Lord because he has heard my
voice and my pleas for mercy. Because
he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will
call on him as long as I live."
Psalm 116:1-2 NLT
"Become the person you want to be—decent,
honorable, kind, good and good at what you do."
ALEXANDRA STODDARD, July Newsletter
"It was her habit to build laughter
out of inadequate materials."
JOHN STEINBACK, Grapes of Wrath
These Johnny-Jump-Ups are my heart's delight this summer. I planted them years ago, and each year I find new patches showing up in the spring. But this summer... they've outdone themselves. They are a perfect example of what Terrie Todd said in her quote earlier, "I want to see what happens if I don't give up." Little by little, seed by seed, word by word, day by day... a garden is created, a blog post is written, a life is lived.
❦
Wishing you a beautiful, beautiful day,
Brenda
Photo credits:
Brenda Leyland @ It's A Beautiful Life
My Summer blog schedule:
I post on Fridays
As always your flowers and your quotes are refreshment to my soul! I couldn’t believe you have bleeding heart blooming! Mine flowers in the spring!
ReplyDeleteDeanna Rabe
Thank you, Deanna! Our bleeding heart is mostly done but there are a few blossoms here and there still. Spring seemed late this year so maybe that's why it's blooming into July this year.
Delete"Little by little, seed by seed, word by word, day by day... a garden is created, a blog post is written, a life is lived." Although I loved all the quotes you've shared here ... this one of yours is my favourite. :)
ReplyDeleteYou made me smile, Joy. Thank you!
DeleteJohnny jump ups, a favorite here too. I love seeing all the little volunteers pop up in the most unexpected places. They seem to be the epitome of the old saying, bloom where you're planted! "I want to see what happens if I don't give up"--me too! Although I didn't realize it was so until I read those words.😊 As always your photos are lovely. Happy Saturday!
ReplyDeleteJohnny jump ups really do epitomize that old saying. And isn't Terrie's quote clarifying? Thanks, Kathy.
DeleteHi Brenda....Your flowers are just gorgeous. Loved seeing all your wonderful photos. I love seeing the blooms people have in their yards and gardens. Yours really are quite exquisite. You must have a total green thumb. Thanks for sharing. Sincerely, Susan
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed the pics, Susan. They are a joy to share. I'm not really the green thumb, most of the work in our garden is done by Rick, my hardworking hubby. :)
DeleteI love the quote that begins "God spoke today in flowers..." How He delights us when we attune our hearts to his. Your garden is full of loveliness, Brenda. Thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Lorrie, that is such a lovely quote. I love imagining His delight when our hearts attune to His. Thanks for stopping by. xo
DeleteI love all the quotes and the flowers illustrate them beautifully. Our Mid-Atlantic heat wave/no rain have scorched/bleached most of my flowers/foliage, but at least the Cone Flowers and Black-eyed Susan are loving it. Even my Autumn Mums are in bloom.
ReplyDeleteI feel sad for your scorched/bleached garden. Thank goodness for the Cone flowers and Black-eyed Susans who never seem to mind heat and dryness. Thanks, Cathy, for your note.
DeleteBeautiful words . . . beautiful creations! Thank you for gathering them for us, Brenda!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cheryl, for your note. :)
DeleteA beautiful post - the quotes as lovely as the photos, Brenda. I love that last quote. I feel that way about my garden this summer. I found some blossom end rot on a few early tomatoes, but I plug on, not giving up and hoping for a bountiful harvest. I love the larger meaning of the quote too. Before we know it, a life is indeed lived.
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