A Look at Our Winter Weather...
This morning is greeting us with temperatures in the low 30's and it there is just enough chill that makes you hesitate before stepping outside.
I'm even questioning right now whether my coffee is really hot enough for this weather.
Not sure how long it will last, but I think Winter has officially clocked in for work this morning.
But...here is the funny thing.
Just last Thursday and Friday, we were living our best spring lives with temperatures hanging out in the mid to upper 70's. My windows were opened and we all had on short sleeves and flip flops.
Winter must have taken a short vacation on those days.
Not only do I have roses blooming, our shrubs are blooming as well.
This shrub is Loropetalum, also knows as Chinese Fringe Flower.
And then there's the greenhouse....Sam's own little slice of tropical confusion. Inside, oranges and grapefruits are almost ready.
Even my outdoor ferns (the ones planted in the ground) are thriving. They seem to be loving this weather.
Cooler mornings, warmer afternoons, with just enough unpredictability to keep things interesting for me. I cover them up in the late evenings and uncover them about mid morning.
For me, it's socks in the mornings and flip flops in the afternoons...then back to socks in the evenings! LOL
Maybe there is a quiet lesson tucked into this unpredictable season. Life doesn't always bloom on schedule. Sometimes beauty show up early, late or right in the middle of what feels like the wrong timing. But....GOD"s timing is ALWAYS where it is supposed to be.
I look at it like this.
Maybe this is what stillness looks like.
Not the absence of change, but the ability to remain rooted while everything around us shifts. The Temperatures rise and fall, the seasons blur, and yet the blooms come anyway.
Stillness teaches us to pause, to notice, and to trust that God is working even when life feels unpredictable.
In the quiet...growth happens. In the waiting, beauty unfolds.
Stillness allows us to see it!!
Shug..💛
To be still while the world moves around one sounds quite perfect.
ReplyDeleteHome-grown grapefruit. OMG .... soooooooo nice. Happy Winter to you and spring like, yes, I get that. It was 37F here the other day and for us, that's heatwave!
ReplyDeleteWhat a big change in the weather!! 30's is winter weather. So nice that you grow your own grapefruits. We are in warm sunny Florida with a cooler day in the 70's .. Enjoy
ReplyDeleteStillness certainly does allow us to see the beauty in every moment. I love seeing Sam's greenhouse plants, too. They are really thriving. Blessings, Shug!
ReplyDeleteOh, that red rose.....how nice to see it first thing this morning. Your words are so special today, Shug. And I loved your words on stillness. Your acorns are a bit different than ours; yours are lighter and big. I always wondered the difference between a bird's nest and squirrel's nest - thanks for sharing this picture. And then in your greenhouse, Sam is growing the most wonderful oranges and grapefruits. My dad often had a grapefruit for breakfast, and he passed that onto me, cause I still love them. It sounds chilly in the mornings there too. And I laughed at your statement.... I'm even questioning right now whether my coffee is really hot enough for this weather. You made my day, Shug. Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteThis was a lovely post...and timely.
ReplyDeleteI too just want to be still and watch the Lord work out His plans.
Love the beautiful things growing at your home...I am anxiously awaiting Spring and new growth.
Happy week blessings..
Shirley in Virginia
My roses are blooming...as is my fern, still growing!! Crazy weather!
ReplyDeleteI love the blooming shrub...so pretty!
Happy week sweet lady!
hugs
Donna
Thank you for the last paragraph. My eyes needed to see it. God Bless you.
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Good thoughts Shug. I love seeing your blue sky and the flowers. We have a wait for those!
ReplyDeleteI especially liked your last paragraph, thanks for sharing!
Beautiful post Shug, the last words hit right to my heart. As I have shared 2025 was a year of closed doors. We had to make some decisions that were difficult and I am slowly healing from broken dreams. Thank you for your words, they make me feel better.
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