There Is A Season

There Is A Season...

Peering into the back yard, my eyes alight on tiny yellow flowers in full display after the lands long winter sleep that seems never ending. My heart is warmed by those little flowery rays of sunshine and hope; taking me back 20 years in time.

There Is A Season...

Peering into the back yard, my eyes alight on tiny yellow flowers in full display after the lands long winter sleep that seems never ending. My heart is warmed by those little flowery rays of sunshine and hope; taking me back 20 years in time.

Three little ones in tow, day in and day out, dark house, the anticipation that this winter too, must pass.  The out of doors beconed as I bundled the children; just sweaters, no heavy winter coats. I surveyed the barron grasses, which had finally surcomb to the harshness of winter; slumped, lifeless.

The sun shown down on the scene, warming hearts; winds whispering the wake up call of spring. Thrilled by a fragrance so rich and pungent I had to find its source. My sleepy senses coming alive as I ran in search of this  tantalizing aroma.

Lifeless remains of summer lay in despair of winters cruelty.  But there, just under huge clumps of dried, dead grass, pushing dainty yellow heads towards the sun, the most lovely daffodiles I had ever seen.

Fighting the urge to pick these harolds of Spring, I dared not spoil the lone survivors.  As I took in the landscape, my heart quickened; before me rose hundreds of this heavenly choir sending out their fragrant song.  Children and I on a treasure hunt for spring. Delighted yells of, "Over here, there's tons more, come see!" rang out.   I cherish the pictures of tiny hands gripping happy diffodiles with Fuzzy our dog enjoying the fun..

The sun's caress adding to the pleasure of the long awaited spring; hope blooming in the fallow soil of my soul. Joy mingled with awe as the reenactment of creation played out before my eyes. The warmth of God's love lifting heart and head, awakening me to the coming of the next season, a reminder of His immense kindness towards me.