self portrait

"But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Grace and Peace,

Jane

Leek

We found this leek the other day when Mike and I checked on our neighborhood garden plot/cottage. Just like us, it made it through the winter!

Grace and Peace,

Jane

virburnum

We have two flowering trees in our front yard. They smell heavenly right now!

Grace and Peace,

Jane

magnolia

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Jane

tomato seedlings

Our tomato seedlings look like palm trees under the lights.

Grace and Peace,

Jane

barberry bush

"For, lo, the winter is past,

the rain is over and gone;

The flowers appear on the earth;

the time of the singing of birds is come,

and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;"
Solomon's Song 2:11-12

I had to memorize this in grade school and I still remember it each spring.

Grace and Peace,

Jane

azalea

I cut a branch off our blooming azalea bush and took some pictures in our sun room. This was one of my favorites.

Grace and Peace,

Jane

lemon meringue pie

It's Mike's birthday today and my pal LeeAnn and I made pies yesterday. The last time I attempted to make one, I said I would never do it again. Thankfully LeeAnn was up for the challenge and they turned out beautifully. Happy Birthday Mike!

Grace and Peace,

Jane

onion sprouts

Garden update: Our onions are growing nicely and we will thin them out when they are about 4 inches. I planted broccoli seeds this past weekend and we get to plant tomato seeds in the next couple days. Stay tuned...

Grace and Peace,

Jane