We have rain this morning!! So needed!!
I woke up this morning to the soft, steady rhythm of an April shower tapping against the window. I am so loving this gentle blessing falling from the sky.
I lingered in bed a while longer, listening to the raindrops hitting the roof, the window, and all of the soft places in between. This is exactly what we have been needing. Woo Hoo!!
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Y'all....we had our very first hummingbird on Tuesday!! I was able to snap a picture from my phone, but it is not real clear. I find it amazing how these tiny birds find the feeders so quickly. Every year, like clockwork, they show up, and this is something that never gets old. I Love seeing their little wings as they flap in speed of 50 to 80 times per second. (I had to look this info up)
And our "Turks Caps" are just now leafing out! I think it might be another month before the hummers can feed on the red and yellow eye catching blooms of these popular plants.
Hope you all get rain (if you need it) and maybe even a hummingbird or two or three or four, stopping by your place.
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Sam and I both agreed this morning that we feel "FREE" today! No appointments of any kind today!!
See Y'all tomorrow!!
Shug..🌺
So nice to see the hummingbirds. We have rain too - it's been pouring all morning!
ReplyDeleteApril showers bring May flowers..I get excited about this little saying.
DeleteI saw the hummingbird! Cool. Enjoy your free day!
ReplyDeleteit drank for a good little bit.. was needing that nectar taste. I am really enjoying not having to sit in a doctors office today
DeleteWe need rain here, too, as do our friends in Florida. So glad you got some rain, Shug! Hummingbirds have always fascinated me; I loved seeing the photo you shared with us here. Blessings and prayers!
ReplyDeletehopefully the rain we have had will push East towards you guys. It has been so nice. we have Three feeders out right now and I'm really hoping to see a lot more of the hummers start to come
DeleteYou are blessed. I've never seen a hummingbird in person. I'm so envious. I think this year, I'm going to really try to get a proper set up and see if i can coax one into our yard!! Wish me luck!!
ReplyDeleteoh girl.. I really hope some will come your way. They are so fun to watch..
DeleteRain after at long dry spell is such a blessing. I envy you your hummingbirds - they are such delightful creations.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you had such a frustrating day yesterday. I hope you can both relax today..
thank you for your kind words. I've enjoyed being home this morning. The little hummingbirds bring so much joy and especially to Sam. he can sit outback and watch them for long periods of time
DeleteEnjoy your "free day" to the fullest.
ReplyDeleteWe had a shower yesterday and it was much needed both for the plants and for the humans who have been inhaling all the pollen in the air
so much pollen around her too. no need to even try to wash my car because the next day it is coated.
DeleteI just read your update ... yes, I agree, and I wish it was not so, but our customer service regarding our health care seems to be getting worse. My poor friend Judy drove an hour to an appointment, to find out it was canceled.
ReplyDeleteI am sending prayers for Sam!! And you!! Enjoy your FREE DAY!!!
xo
Happy Easter!!
Thank you for the photos of the flowers and hummingbirds.
Sad that our medical needs are not being met. Have a wonderful Easter. HOpe you all have some good weather.
DeleteYay, on being FREE today !!!
ReplyDeleteWe all need those days to recharge our batteries. I love your whole post today and am so happy that you were the inspiration for my Thankful Thursday post too.
Love the April Showers and all of your gorgeous blooms. Happy little Hummers for you to enjoy.
Continued prayers for Sam and for you TOO ...
Sue
Thank you Sue. It really does feel good to have a day to catch up in the house...no dr. appointments.
DeleteI love the sound of a gentle rain. It's good for plants and people too.
ReplyDeleteAmen Kathy...I totally agree. It is refreshing
DeleteLove the beauty of this post so much dear Shug! Hummingbirds are my absolute favorite bird and have been my spiritual "visitors" or sign when loved ones have past. And I am living through you with the Spring rains and flowers bursting forth (as we're currently dealing with a blizzard swirling out our windows). So thank you for sharing so I can enjoy some Spring goodness! Lol Wishing you and your family a very blessed and joyous Easter. ✝️🐰🌸
ReplyDeleteHard to think that there are parts of our Country that are still having Winter snow storms. I know soon you will be posting pictures of flowers and the beautiful lake that you all so enjoy..
DeleteGood April Morning. What a treat April showers bring, and love your photos and birds and flowers. New life! That's the way I feel 3 days out from my sucessful surgery. I feel like a new woman and praising God for his grace and mercy in my life. I hope now to get back to blogging and sharing life with all of you dear friends. Thanks for all the prayers and love I felt in my long journey before the surgery. Sending love and hugs.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind a little rain at this time of year, it wakes the garden up a bit. How cool to have your first hummingbird visit.
ReplyDeleteHurray for peaceful rainy days! And love. ❤️
ReplyDeleteNice to have a free day!! We enjoy everyone we can get!
ReplyDeleteSo the doctor had not looked at the latest C.T. scan yet? Good grief, as if you haven't had to wait long enough. We did get rain, and hail, too! This Hummer looks different from the regular ones, it has a white collar. I love your cute modern Easter header!
ReplyDeleteI hope some of that rain is headed across the gulf towards us. It's supposed to be raining right now, but I can't see anything. Praying it is coming. Happy for you to have some, as I know you need it too. And I love the hummingbird! Yes, they are here too! 'tis the season!! Thank you for sharing the beauty and joy with us! Have a blessed Easter weekend!
ReplyDelete"Yay" for free spaces on your calendar!!!
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question, yes, I sometimes wonder if Tom's health concerns are (sometimes) being observed like one might a science experiment. That sounds harsh, but I do miss Marcus Welby. Still praying!
thecontemplativecat here. Send some of the rain here, okay? California could use every drop you have to spare.
ReplyDeleteI'm gad you got some rain, Shug! We had rain yesterday and the day before, and I loved it as well. It always makes my heart smile when it rains, as it is much needed. Oh, those hummers are starting to come around now. These are such pretty flowers around your pool. I had a blog friend who had the Lantana flowering bush that used to attract the hummingbirds. It's actually a pretty flower. No appts today - that's good to hear, Shug. I love that first picture of your yard all wet with rain! : )
ReplyDeleteDear Shug, the rain is good, so glad you got some. Beautiful flowers 💐 The birds are always a joy 😊 to see. ❤️ It's great that you had no appointments today.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason I have never had much luck in attracting hummingbirds. The flowers are beautiful
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you all for a Blessed Easter.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Shug, I've been ill this week and haven't made it around to do much blog reading, so I am just seeing your update on Sam. Yes, I understand about feeling like a number in the medical field...and I understand your frustration with the doctor who indicated a CT scan, and you had to remind him that Sam had just had one. I'm so sorry to learn that there is a nodule on Sam's lung and that it is growing. It's not exactly what I prayed for, but we trust God as we continue in our prayers for you and Sam.
ReplyDeleteHummingbirds are a delight to watch, aren't they? You did a great job of capturing the picture of the one at your feeders. We still have a couple of weeks yet before they show up in our area...usually around the 15th of April.
Our pear trees are both in full bloom this morning, but it will remain to be seen if we get any fruit this year. While the temperatures have been in the 70s and 80s this week, next week they are to plummet to the 20s and 30s at night next week with the highs in the 40s and 50s.
I'm glad that you received some rain. We have been having rain also. In fact, Wednesday evening we had a hailstorm!
In case I don't get back by for a visit, I wish you and Sam a blessed Resurrection Day and a special time with family on Easter. xx
I love watching hummingbirds. Just have not been too successful getting any to visit my balcony. I keep trying though by planting wildflower seeds that claim to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.. Maybe this will be the year.
ReplyDeleteVery, very cool on the humming bird. I'm with you. I love that sound of rain and that's good because we've had so much of it that the lawn needs mowed. I do so love this time of year. Happy Easter 🐣
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