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"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'"
ROBIN WILLIAMS
Last week, experiencing yet another bad winter storm of snow and high winds, we lamented that Spring was never coming. But the last couple of days have been sweetly different. We have awakened to sunshine and blue skies...and it's a fine morning today. Spring bulbs are springing up everywhere in our garden—purple crocuses, white and blue scilla, and tête-à-tête daffodils, all adding welcome colour in a still mostly brown garden. We spotted our first bees busy in the blossoms. We are dizzy with delight.
Rejoicing in little graces in our days: We didn't need to wear a jacket this morning when out for our walk. Pussy willows are bursting out along the banks of the pond - a thrill since childhood. Robins sing from treetops. Ducks quack as they fly overhead. Grebes call and red winged blackbirds whistle. At last, the sights and sounds of Spring are all around us.
I had been been reading a few of Agatha Christie's Poirot short stories in the evenings before bed. I'm surprised at how much humour she slips into her unfolding mysteries with that British repartee between Poirot, Hastings, and Inspector Japp. I have now turned to a newly purchased copy of Miss Read's novel, Village Diary. Which is a gentle, cheerful, and humorous peek at life in an English country village. It was first published in 1957.
We've been busier around here with helping others in our little world. Not just my mom, but others in our circle who are reaching that age when illness creeps in and sets their paths, and ours, in a different direction. Time in the ER and hospital with loved ones filled our days this past week. Thankfully the patient is home again, and we hope he will regain his strength and vitality.
With Spring here and the outdoors calling, along with us keeping our eyes and hands near those we love, I will be taking some time away. I will write when I can (or feel inspired). Thank you again to everyone to left comments on recent posts. Be assured I have read them and appreciate each one very much, even though I haven't taken time to reply.
I'm wishing you a lovely Spring. And I'm hoping your days will be filled with little surprises and treats 'out of the blue' to fill your hearts with delight. I hope your hearts will be lightened and yours cares will be lifted.
"It is a serious thing
just to be alive on
this fresh morning in
this broken world."
MARY OLIVER
"I always think my feelings
are SO complicated but then
Spring happens and I'm like,
oh no, wait, I'm fine."
UNKNOWN, found somewhere on line
❦
Heart hugs,
Brenda
