The weather over the past few days has been a little stormy, to say the least. Both the scene outside my window and inside my brain have been swirling with the changes that come in springtime. In many ways, it feels like a spring cleaning as the wind carries away what we no longer need, and brings with it fresh opportunity for growth and perspective. Our household has been trying to batten down the hatches while also accepting uncertainty and change with some modicum of grace. We have had unforseen surprises in our professional lives and I have continued to battle a pneumonia that seems to have started a second assault on lungs. Through it all, we remind ourselves that even in the stormiest days we have safe harbors in friends, family, and each other.
A couple of weeks ago (when things were a little calmer) we spent some time outside enjoying the warmth as spring started to roll in. We spent time picking out some nice hanging baskets to liven up the deck and finally got our yard into better shape.
It was nice to actually be able to spend some time outdoors, even if not leaving the house. I am hoping that we can continue to nurture these guys even as some colder weather, wind, and dark days have passed since putting them up. I find myself thinking of the old adage, "spring comes in like a lion and out like a lamb." I will believe the lamb when I see it myself.
Despite the grey of today, I am smiling thinking back to my mom doing her best "Ghostbuster's" impression with the RoundUp for our yard.
"Half an hour of sunshine is worth a week of rain,"-Great Big Sea.
Prepare, don't panic,
-Allison
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