Friendship

Two of my dear friends made my day today and I am so grateful for both of them.

They know that I have struggled with the death of my father and also with my health

so they dropped in unannounced this morning with this

absolutely gorgeous plant to cheer me up.

Hugs were passed around, kind words were spoken, and a few tears were shed.

It is during times like these when we discover our true friends.
Not that every friend needs to deliver a plant,
but during the tough times, your true friends will step forward
and touch your heart in ways only they know you need
(sometimes even YOU don't know you need it).

This plant represents so much more than just a house decoration...
it symbolizes the bond between human hearts
and as I take care of it and see it every day,
that is what I will feel...the love in which it was given.

Thank you, friends.
Love you.
xo

Weeds

Anyone know what plant this is?

I see it as an invasive weed and it is all over my garden,

swallowing up my plants.

Someone told me years ago, though, that it is actually ground cover.

Anyone know?

Please pray for a safe drive home for us today.

It's a long 5 hour drive and I am hoping for stress free passage.

Today I am thankful that weeds can sometimes be beautiful too.

In all ugly things our perspective can help us find the silver lining

and make us grateful for even the most difficult situations.

Even on cloudy days I sometimes put on sunglasses 

just to fool my psyche in to believing it is sunny ;)

xo