Thankful Thursday

This morning I am thinking about all the things I am thankful for. Deeply thankful. With as much of a “spirit, but in a human body” understanding of exactly how Faithful God is.

Underpinning everything is always my faith, and my trust in the Triune God, and my salvation from eternal separation from God. That only Jesus could provide – and did. No way would I want to do life without that.

And there are so many things – provisions, answered prayers. Not always in the way we wanted, but with faith that He’s got us. In tiny little things as well as monumental. Consider the lilies. Matthew 6: 28-30

In the garden, specifically this week, I am thankful that the sprinklers are fixed. It is novel, and nostalgic to haul out the hose, but so much nicer to walk out in the morning and see the water on the ground, and the gardens.

I am thankful the new plantings are doing well. Those 20+ year old hollyhock seeds that, amazingly, went to seedling are enjoying their new home. I am excited to see what they bring to Sandy’s Corner.

I am thankful the squirrels and bunnies are leaving the shamrocks alone.

I am thankful for the bloom of the beautiful Weigelia, and how that 23-year-old has rebounded.

I am thankful for this time of year, and for time and energy to play in the various gardens, and for the physical and mental challenges the various gardens bring. It keeps me researching and documenting and analyzing … and writing.

And I am thankful for the time to just enjoy the gardens, at the townhome and at the historic cemetery. The birds, bees, butterflies, the very squirrely squirrels, and the human and canine visitors, in person and online. Wonderful!

Blessing to you!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!