Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Lilacs

Even though we're experiencing a "cold snap" ~ lilacs are blooming!!!!  It's funny because normally their scent wafts through Rosie's windows and I know that IT'S TIME. 

Three or four days ago, I drove past a  looking lilac shrubbery (sans scent)...oh and it should be noted this particular shrubbery is on my way to work so every morning {5 times a week....4 times this week as I am taking Friday off} I drive past it...and I am just now noticing the blooms???

Tonight at church, a seeet lady brought me a vase of these fabulous flowers.  She said I could take them home after tonight's Bible study.  How thoughtful and kind!!!

Lilacs are my favorite spring flower.  Daisies are my favorite happy-summer flower.  Tulips are a promise of spring.  And peonies....peonies remind me a dear lady who has passed away.  Her gardens were her earthly ministry. 

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