As we pass the one year anniversary of the great pandemic beginning, I feel a little hopeful. That’s fostered by the beginning of Spring. In our front yard one of our Bradford pear trees is in full bloom and the the other not far behind it. There is at least one of these beautiful trees in each yard on our street.
Our daffodils are much shyer about blooming this year than in years past but there are a few yellow heads popping up out in our woods. They always make me smile.
The weather is moving into that sweet spot after the winter’s damp and cold but before the blazing heat of summer and especially before the blizzard of pine pollen that springtime coats our deck with. It is perfect to sit out on the deck in the afternoon sunshine and do our crossword puzzles. The time change tomorrow means they’ll be longer afternoon sunshine.
And I got these in the mail on Thursday.
My sister Ann is learning how to use her new Cricut and I got the goodies from her practice. In addition to the coffee cups I got two shirts with my spinning romance logo that she neatened up. I love getting surprise packages and now I’ve gotten one two months in a row. In February my sweet friend Susie in Oklahoma sent me a lapghan she crocheted that is perfect for using while I knit or read in my recliner! Thank you Susie and Ann for the day brightening surprises!
And we’ve had our second vaccinations so now we’re actually talking about travelling and best of all, I’m helping plan our family reunion that we have on the odd years – I mean odd numbered years – we just escaped from a very odd year even though it came with an even number!
We’re on the cusp of normalcy. I’m hopeful that the trend continues! My prayer for each of you is that this is the year when you get to hug the people you haven’t seen during this covid mess, get to travel beyond the borders of your own county, and get to celebrate the miracles of everyday life with the people you love most in this world!
Enjoy!!!!
I always am encouraged with I read you blog. God has blessed us with such beauty in the last several days. Lunch dates should begin very soon ❣️
Kim, your post is always a delight to read and this one reminds me that adults love surprises
as much as children! It definitely inspires me to BE A friend who surprises those “mature children at heart” in my life. Loved your photo filled with fluffy white spring beauty and wishing you and Jim safe travels, sooner than later!
Angela
Your wonderful words are brilliant with sunshine-needed! Our tomorrows will be bright especially as we look up to our awesome God Who gives us all the tomorrows! Love you forever!
I’ve signed off for many years with
“Always looking forward” But after your joyful post I think I’ll change to “Always Spring forward”. Love the logo and want the T-shirt, Hugs!
Spring – the start of a new beginning, for the year and to get us out of the pandemic. Thank you Kim for the beautiful message.
Thank you for message of good hope. Most welcome as spring seems a ways off. They are forecasting a huge snow Strom for this weekend. On the bright side that means much needed moisture.
Happy Spring to you and Jim
❤😊what a beautiful tree. In north country, we have daffodils and tulips starting to peak out…feels like spring!
Thanks for your uplifting words. Love you Kim. Continue to be hopeful.❤️
Hopefully we have all learned to appreciate the value of being around people we love and the simple pleasure of seeing people smile! Love the mugs.