Flowers From a Recent Stroll About the Yard...and Fairly Random Thoughts

 In late May the roses put on such a show.

They were loaded with gorgeous

flowers and opened proudly.

 This morning's walk revealed a time of rest.

I must go and cut off the spent blooms to 

make room for another glorious show.

Interesting that even roses need a time....

to rejuvenate and rest before they can 

be as lovely as this.

 What I love about flower beds

is that while one group of plants

takes a break another shines.

The Russian Sage is growing vigorously and 

will soon be in its full glory.

I cut it back quite harshly this year and it was 

worth it.  

The plants which were large and floppy are

now nice and tight again.

Today starts our family vacation.

Partly at home,

partly in Kentucky.

We are looking forward to time to rest

and play together.

Jonathan and the Grandma's are going to hold

down the fort here while the rest of us

head South about mid week.

But today the fun begins with a trip to Hershey Park 

for some of us....

Not me.

I'm going to enjoy some quiet time

and prepare for the upcoming road trip.

Of course, someone has to care for 

all of the dogs.

Another added to the mix yesterday...

temporarily.

Mister is back.

Its a long story but suffice it to say

that it should be temporary and that his

next home it supposed to be in 

Missouri.  

Now we just need to get him there....

somehow!

This rose  makes me happy.

So pretty.....so soft.

I love Georgia's clematis.

They grow with abandon and 

reach for the sky.

We enjoyed a wonderful worship service

yesterday and then a afternoon filled with 

conversation and fellowship at Creekside Cottage.

It is such a blessing to be able to share our hearts

with those who truly care and are lifting us up in prayer.

None of us are without concerns in our lives.

Friends make it easier to bear them.

I trust this is the beginning 

of a wonderful week

for you.