Leaves from the cherry plum tree are piling up in the back yard. I should get out and rake them, but I just look out from my kitchen window, beyond the leaves, and notice the zinnias still climbing, past five feet now. On the windowsill was remains of a three-week old bouquet, so it was time for a new bunch, don't you think? Some French lavender rounds out the picking.
Out front the Pristine rose is blooming. And recently I planted a spread of violas, with ranunculus bulbs down below in some places.
This is my favorite.
Flowers do the same for me too. My zinnias need to be pulled out now but I am just not ready to see them go. Your post after this one really stuck a nerve, I know we are supposed to glory in our weakness, but as Father Stephen observes I would rather glory in my strength.
ReplyDeleteI remember a woman I greatly respected, once made the observation about me that I was too self confident, instead of God confident. Reading your post on weakness made me see that I do glory in my strength. It is good to be reminded that it needs to be God's strength, like you say, I am afraid I am more like a Pharisee and not at all like a Publican.
Great thinking post too.
I do love flowers and our growing season is too short. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteI love your California!
So beautiful. I like the wee violas especially. Such very friendly flowers.
ReplyDeleteflowers are such a blessing to us!
ReplyDeletelovely!
ReplyDeleteI'm smiling.
ReplyDeleteThat pale pink rose is stunning, GJ. Seems like spring!
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