Hymn of Promise

In the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree; in cocoons, a hidden promise; butterflies will soon be free! In the cold and snow of winter there's a spring that waits to be, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.

There's a song in every silence, seeking word and melody; there's a dawn in every darkness, bringing hope to you and me. From the past will come the future; what it holds, a mystery, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.

In our end is our beginning; in our time, infinity; in our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity. In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. ~~ words & music by Natalie Sleeth, 1986 United Methodist Hymnal

Saturday, February 21, 2009

A Little Spring Cheer!




Yesterday in my neck of the world it was sunny and beautiful! Trees are starting to show signs of life, jonquils are starting to bloom and beautiful quince is showing off its gorgeous coral blossoms! My VBF brought some jonquils and sprigs of her quince bush to my mother yesterday when we had lunch with her. We both were sighing with anticipation about getting to work out in the yard! I'm going to get some of her quince to plant in my yard! Even my daylilies are popping their green heads out of the winter droll and then.....today I look out my window and it's raining and cold and miserable and we might get sleet or snow! I hurried out yesterday afternoon to cut the jonquils that were blooming before they got hammered by winter weather! Why don't you get a cup of coffee (with some hazlenut creamer of course!) and come join me at the kitchen table with these bright yellow beauties! I bought the little mug with the bluebird on it at TJ Maxx about a week ago! Don't you just love that place! You can find the best little treasures there! God Bless you all and thanks for dropping by!


7 comments:

  1. Hello my friend...

    Your beautiful yellow jonquils are like a ray of sunshine...and oh so pretty in that little cup! What a beautiful photo and vignette!

    Oh my, your weather sounds much like ours...sunny and nice one day...and snow the next! Guess it's just that time of the year! Well my friend, thank you so much for the cup of coffee...love hazelnut creamer...yummy!

    Have a wonderful Saturday!
    Warmest wishes,
    Chari
    PS...I see that your pretty tassels found homes! Lucky ladies!!!

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  2. Oh, your table looks so inviting! Kiddo and I will have to come up there soon and we can tassel together. I have a TON to make before May. Maybe we'll wait till it's warmer. Hee hee.

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  3. Soooo pretty girlfriend!! I bet you could do beautiful vignettes with a blindfold on! You have such a talent for them! And yes I sure do love TJ Maxx!! I've found the bestest things there! Love Tuesday Mornings too! *winks* I have a little blog award for ya over at my place. Stop by if you get a moment K?*grins* Vanna

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  4. Girl I AM chomping at the bit!! Can't wait to see what you think might be "me" Lol! And you won't even give me the little bittiest hint? I NEED to know!! Haha! SPILL!! Vanna

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  5. Oh so pretty! The color is so vivid! And you made the nicest vignette with that little cup from TJ Maxx. You are right about that store, I just love it and I have to travel to get to one cause we don't have one here....Christine

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  6. Those jonquils look beautiful contrasted with the pretty cup! What I want to know is why that pretty kitchen isn't shown in the picture. laurie

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  7. Gorgeous picture! Oh, how i love bright and cheery jonquils. It will be awhile before we see any color in my neck of the woods. Love the picture you showed us. Makes me think spring will be here shortly!

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Hello and God Bless! Thank you for visiting "Hidden Promise"! It's wonderful to get comments from you all! I think they are a great way to show our love, care and support of each other! Have a wonderful day! Lauralu :)