Dear God:
Today, I am thankful for my garden's first spring flower.
What a picture perfect day – temperatures in the 60s, blue skies, and cool breezes. Mid-afternoon, T and I finish our afternoon walk around the park and head for home. Before entering the house, I survey the xeriscape garden I planted late last summer to replace the lawn. I hope to find new growth on the hardiest plants.
Instead, to my delight, I find one miniature iris near the lavender plants, its pretty yellow head rising above the drab mulch. I check the other bulb beds and discover many green shoots pushing through the earth. I’m relieved that my garden is finally emerging from its winter sleep. To celebrate the occasion, I raise a glass of homemade lemonade and toast the little iris.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
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