Buds and Blossoms
Monday, April 29, 2013 at 03:19PM 
B... seems to be the theme right now, at least for me...Birds singing, bees buzzing and buds and blossoms everywhere the eye can see. Pink, white, yellow, they all remind me of the beginning of spring that leads us to the road to summer...
Like these beautiful trees..the buds almost feel to me like a healing..When we are experiencing new growth and coming alive again after a long rest...just like the trees...it doesn't happen all at once but when you begin to see that a change is coming in nature, you start to hold onto a hope that change is coming for you also...I know that's how I felt this spring...
The winter was long and stressful at times...but it doesn't ever last...that's the good news...I heard the birds before I saw the blooms..my first sign, that we once again, get to watch the miracle of nature, bring us the message that things don't ever stay the same...
It lets us know that the long days of winter are coming to an end..that the sun will feed our souls just as it fed the trees and birds and bees..the colors of spring will bring us joy and surprise,we feel our bones waking up and our minds getting excited again about life on the outside instead of on the inside...pains and worries seem to fade a bit as each day gets a tiny bit longer.
There are so many reasons to trust in the circle of life..just the smell of spring is enough some days to help us remember how precious each day is..how blessed we are in all that we have..how nice it is to wake up after a long winters sleep...Life brings challenges but each spring it always brings Hope...and the world looks a whole lot better...Go stand on your porch..close your eyes, smell it, feel the warmth, listen for the birds..take a deep breathe....what your experiencing is Spring...enjoy every moment...it's a free gift for all to unwrap.
"Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again." —Sarah Ban Breathnach
And Spring arose on the garden fair,
Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere;
And each flower and herb on Earth's dark breast
rose from the dreams of its wintry rest. —Percy Bysshe Shelley
Reader Comments (7)
Beautiful, Cheryl. Each and every one. Happy springtime! :)
ah, glorious Spring through your beautiful eyes and soul. I've stood in our new sunroom; now I'm going to stand outside on our patio and breathe in all the loveliness you have shared with your wonderful words and images. I LOVE your blog and the heartfelt way you express yourself. You are a born writer, and fabulous photographer!
We have blossoms to look forward to in eastern Canada. In the meantime I will enjoy yours! They are so very lovely. I especially love the fourth one.
I love your blog, Cheryl!! You are a very talented writer and photographer and you bring much joy to me. I have been sick lately, so have been home more than usual and have had the time to really notice spring (no windows at work). I was out really late with my little dog the other night, and there was one sweet bird just singing it's heart out - no audience in the middle of the night - just sweetly singing. That was cool, and then there are the signs of spring that my Dad always talked about - sure miss him! Keep up the great work, my friend. xoxo
I love your blog, Cheryl!! You are a very talented writer and photographer and you bring much joy to me. I have been sick lately, so have been home more than usual and have had the time to really notice spring (no windows at work). I was out really late with my little dog the other night, and there was one sweet bird just singing it's heart out - no audience in the middle of the night - just sweetly singing. That was cool, and then there are the signs of spring that my Dad always talked about - sure miss him! Keep up the great work, my friend. xoxo
sorry...messed up and accidentally posted it twice..
Thank you Sherry for your visit...I'm guessing that your blossoms will be out soon...Your visits here are always so nice to see...
Antoinette...you are my cheerleader...and such kind words...I'm trying to express myself in a way that I hope is uplifting and meaningful to all who visit...xoxo
Ah Marilyn...so nice to see you here and you can post as many times as you like....it sounds to me like you really "get spring"...the birds are the best...the sing because they want to...and we benefit...I understand about you missing your Dad...I miss so many this time of year...he's keeping his eye on you though...xoxo