Tag: JOY

The sun was shining through our kitchen window this morning.
I saw a movement out of the corner of my eye.
Something was outside in the evergreen next to our dining window.
Upon closer inspection, I spotted a young blue jay.
The thought of a peanut search went through my mind since blue jays covet these.
This was my inspiration to go outside. I looked at our indoor weather station.
The weather outside was warm enough to venture out and explore.

"Kiss of the sun for pardon.
Song of the birds for mirth.
You're closer to God's heart in a garden
than any place on earth."
(written by Dorothy Frances Gurney)

My garden needs work, though my focus was not on this.
I opened my metal container filled with peanuts and took out several handfuls.
The blue jays and others should be happy now.
Going outside was a brilliant idea.
I spotted the first crocus for 2024.
My heart filled with joy, and I was inspired to go get my old Nikon.
The corner where the Lenten Roses grow was packed with blooms.
We are in the season and Easter will be here at the end of the month.
My daughter's first birthday was on Easter Sunday, and this year it falls again
on her special day.

Thoughts of my family were guiding me today.
Recently I found my parent's fraternity and sorority pins from their college days.
When I went to retrieve my old Nikon out of my old camera bag I noticed a connection.
I think my interest in photography was inherited from my father.
Today it struck me that I must have been subconsciously aware of this when I chose my bag.
Can you see the connection? 

My garden looks ready for spring. I feel ready for spring.
Renewal is bursting out all around me and I feel the spirit of God is with me.