Swollen buds on my lilac bushes.
First tips of crocus amidst some dead leaves.
Daffodils shoots in my rose bed.
Weeds always show up! But at least they are a sign of spring!Nothing like a nasty cold and cough to make me ready for spring! (I have coughed until my muscles all ache. And I have taken more drops and teas and concoctions than I care to innumerate.) Then we have had so much more snow this winter than normal. I think we had snow at least once a week for eight weeks straight---some of them were biggies.
Yes, bring on spring! I am ready for green grass and leaves. I am ready for blooming bulbs in assorted colors.I am ready for warm sunshine streaming in my east windows. I want to walk in the fresh air and talk to my neighbors. I want to shed the heavy coats and turtlenecks.
I'm delighted to begin noticing the first signs of spring. The daylight lasts longer. The daffodils and crocus bulbs are pushing up out of the soil. Buds are swelling on the tips of my lilac bush. I see a hint of green in the lawn. These little traces all give me hope for what lies ahead.
I think we all need something to look forward to. Anticipation gives us the spark of hope that moves us forward. Maybe you are like me, awaiting the arrival of spring. Or perhaps you are anticipaiting a trip, lunch with a friend, or finishing a some project. Regardless of whether these things are big or small, we must cherish them, knowing that they infuse us with a small morsel of hope and joyful anticipation.
In a little over a week, I will once again be saying "good-bye" to my oldest daughter, her husband, and their three darling children as they return to Bosnia. Now that---I am NOT looking forward too. I hate how much that hurts a grandma's heart! In spite of this difficult hurdle in my near future, I am trying to find things to look forward to after that. Perhaps a little anticipation in other areas of my life will get me beyond the feelings of loss.
Blessing to all of you!
Marlene
3 comments:
So sorry about the nasty cold and cough. There are sooooooo many nasties going around, this time of year. Yishhhhhhhhhhhhh... Hope it's all gone sooon.
Mari-Nanci
I wrote a comment earlier on your post about sweet little Laura and wished her a happy belated birthday, but now I don't see it. (She's adorable!) Hmmmm...maybe I got sidetracked and didn't finish it. Who knows?
I am so with you on wishing for spring to arrive.
These past few days have been horribly windy and cold, with blowing snow and treacherous road conditions. School was closed again today and it definitely should've been yesterday, but wasn't!
Thanks for these lovely little glimpses of spring...at least it's a promise of things to come :)
I forgot to say I hope your cold gets better quickly. Those sore muscles from coughing really hurt. I sympathize with you!
Your heart must be so heavy at the thought of your daughter and family going so far away again. It makes me think of how my mom suffered when we left to come back here after living in Australia for 3+ years (I left Oz after our marriage in '71 the first time). Our youngest child (Kathy), was born over there.
How sad to see your little grandchildren go so far away. Do they only get home on furlough every 2 or 4 years?
You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
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