How can those who do not garden,
who have no lot in the great fraternity of those
who watch the changing year
as it affects the earth and its growth,
how can they keep warm their hearts in winter?
~Francis King
Blustery was the north wind that came up last night. As it ran groaning around the corners of the house, it rattled the windows and doors. But there were no snow flurries nor threats of icy assaults, no misery other than the cold sting in the sound of creaking tree limbs, in the sound of the rushing gale. As the Sabbath dawned, blue were the skies and bright was the light from above, but the relentless, chilling winds kept on and in check the thermometer. The endless gusts and leafy flutterings throughout the day intimated over and over again that tonight will neither be inviting nor without loss. To lower the risks inside faucets will be left to drip, cabinet doors will be opened in front of the pipes below, and thermostats will be turned up higher than usual. So I will not feel the bite of the chilling wind nor will my heart for, oddly enough, I know where lay outside what will keep it warm. Though I know not how they survive, the larkspur seedlings in the photo will make it through this long, cold night as well as others like it. I may not be able to fathom all that God built into Creation, but I can and do praise Him for all His goodness.
From its chamber comes the whirlwind, and cold from scattering winds. ~Job 37:9 ✝
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your photo makes me think of late spring—those winds are now visiting here, with ice and snow and bitter cold temps in the forecast. They’re telling us it will be the coldest temps in 10 years in the Atlanta area—I must say, I wouldn’t mind a little snow 😉
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It’s hard to believe anything looks that good here. That’s why I love to have these guys. They give me hope when all else looks so bleak. Oh, my, Cookie, do stay and warm during this storm. I wouldn’t have minded a little snow either, but we didn’t even have a chance for it. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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We have seen on our news that the east side of America is having a bad time of it at the moment with cold and snow. Do stay warm and snug Natalie!
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Thanks, Pauline. Other places are having it much worse than we are, but it’s plenty cold here for sure.
Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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Wishing you well in these windy, cold days. It seems to be taking its toll across the Midwest and all the way to TX.
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Oh there are places much worse off than we are, but it is plenty cold. Stay warm and safe. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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Much the same in England, they are saying after the storms it could get colder for us too. Keep warm Natalie.
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Thanks. Oh I pray it doesn’t get too cold for you, Jessica. You stay warm too. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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