I can't reach the wild clematis in the pine tree by our house anymore so I had to find another source -- thank you Lynchburg Lawnmower Repair Shop! They also shared three spiders, two snails and a cricket. Don't worry, no animals were harmed. Well, except the spiders because Jesse made me.
Wether it's a flower, a smile or a word of encouragement - sharing is a beautiful thing!
Sean Feucht sings a song called "There is a Joy in Loving You." It's one of my favorite songs to twirl around in the kitchen to as I cook approximately 16 1/2 things at the one time. You see, I don't cook on a meal-by-meal basis, I cook once or twice a month. It keeps the kitchen clutter down since I need all the room I can get to put flowers together, but this is all beside the point...
These flowers went to a sweet young lady who has the joy Sean sings about. Her life isn't easy, but it's bearable. Actually, more than bearable -- it's joyful. It's because Jesus is with her, leading her through this life until He calls her home to heaven. I can only imagine what the flowers look like there.
I'm convinced the best things in life are free. Grace, sunshine, a thoughtful gift -- they make you feel happy and loved and don't cost a penny.
I got grace, sunshine AND a thoughtful gift when I discovered this awesome vine in the pine tree in our yard! I had just gotten back from the flower market, buckets of blooms and bush in hand. I ran in the house, sat down all the flowers and ran for my clippers. Unable to reach these beauties on my own (measuring in at 5 feet, 3 inches I don't know what made me think I could possibly reach them on my own), I called for reinforcement in the form of Jesse (my husband!), an enormous pair of shrubbery trimmers and a "hook" (also known as an expandable wreath holder - hey, use what you've got!).
Western White Clematis
As you can see, we managed.
All day long I jabbered about how much I loved "those white flowers." Upon further research, I learned they are Western White Clematis. They fall into one of my favorite plant families -- Ranunculaceae/Buttercup. This family is also home to the anemone and ranunculus, two flowers that made an appearance in my bridal bouquet. They grow heavily in the western states, but somehow this one managed to make it here - just for me. And that makes it even more special.
The Lord knows us, and He knew this would be the perfect gift for me. It reminds me of His grace and it all happened on a sunny day. Sha-zam!
Three cheers for FREE!
