Although it's not officially spring, I think Mark Twain hit the nail on the head when he wrote these words:
In the spring I have counted
one hundred and thirty-six
different kinds of weather
inside of four and twenty hours.
- Mark Twain
Spring officially begins Friday and as we all know, March is notorious for it's wacky weather! Over the last four days, around these parts, it has been cold, rainy, and windy. Last Friday early in the day, the sun even managed to peek out!
I love spring though and the hope that it brings. Signs of growth and renewal all around, bring hope to my own personal pruning, that God is ever present.
Whether or not Ann Bradstreet intended for this poem/quote to be about one's personal growth or walk with the Lord, I don't know, but I saw great parallels.
If we had no winter the spring would not be so pleasant;
if we did not sometimes taste adversity, prosperity
would not be so welcome.
-Ann Bradstreet
There's hope in winter that spring is coming.
Embrace hope,
Ginger
9 comments:
I love your new layout!
Yay! Spring is coming!
Girl, you know I am ready for some sunny days and warm weather!!!
I love your new background! Really pretty!
I didn't even get to see you today! We'll catch up tomorrow! :)
Oh, I loved this post! And the poem too! How true!! And talking about crazy weather!! Yes! Today it was foggy, rainy and around 50 degrees...tomorrow it is to be in the low 70s and sunny!!
~Beth
Spring is coming, right? There is going to be an end to this rain, right? I sure hope so! Thanks for the encouragement to embrace hope. What a beautiful word picture!
I forgot to say that I the new look. Tres chic!
Ginger I am so ready for Spring.It has been rainy here for the last several days.The only thing that keeps me going is I know that we have one more frost before Easter. Then
it will be pretty weather.
I enjoy your blog so much.
I feel the inspiration when I visit. Have a great week.
I am soooo looking forward to Spring. It has been cold, foggy, and rainy for several days now. On the plus side, I've been able to wear my favorite micro fleece pj's much longer this season! :o)
Your new background is really pretty!
Ginger,
You don't need my help, your blog looks great! I just replaced my header with an image I made on scrapblog.
I can't wait for Spring either!
It seems that every morning is bringing something new in bloom! I love it! The green grass is springing up and the buds on the trees are opening! Glorious!
I like the poem that you posted. It is so true. :o)
Have wonderful day!
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne
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