This is one of my lavender plants. I haven't killed it yet! I do not have a green thumb, but rather a brown one! I thought: I gonna get some plants for the house this spring. I have gotten some hanging ferns, which are beautiful and huge! And I got some herbs. I figure I could get some use out of the plants with some fresh herbs and some awesome smelling lavender while they are alive. AND....did you know that peppermint and lavender keep bugs away? Well they do, so double work with those on my patio!
Sometimes caring for them can be kinda boring. I mean it is the same thing everyday..water...water...water. Except yesterday, I trimmed them. I think I am going to see what they do when I dry the pieces I trimmed.
But back to my thought, I do get sidetracked sometimes. Some days it just feels like I go through the motions, same thing day in, and day out. Wake up same time. Get ready for the day. BUT...
There is always something that God places each day in your path that you never expect. A person, or an experience.
This week, which is derby week here (remember?), and we got to wear our derby hats to work on Friday. I had a patient wave me into her room and she was just so fascinated with my hat. She complimented me and told me how pretty my outfit was that day. That made the difference to me and got me through the rest of my day.
Then when I got home, as I always do, I shred the work clothes and got into my comfy sweats. I know, lovely right? My hubs was pulling in the garage so I decided to meet him at the door to see how his day was. He told me when he saw me, how beautiful I looked. Whoa. I can't tell you how that made me feel. Especially from him. I was like, va-va-va-voom! BAM! Like a teenager again. He always knows how to make me feel loved and better about myself. I think that is why we have been together for 41 years! (married 36!)
So what am I trying to say with all these jumbled up thoughts for this Sunday? Be kind. Cultivate where you are. Don't wait to show or tell someone you love them. Maybe if I talk to my plants they will grow more!
Words have power.
Ephesians 4:29; "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
Ephesians 4:29; "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
Love to all,
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