Appreciate colour and bloom!

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Slept in this morning; as we watched a movie until 2:00 am! We have had a full week; so we are thankful it is Saturday. It is wonderfully peaceful at the moment. Later in the morning (closer to noon, methinks!), we will go to our favourite Nursery / Produce Farm. If you wish you can refer to yesterday's post for some tidbitz.

Eventhough it is an overcast day, the rhododendrons are just as beautiful with their vibrant colours and different shades of purples, pinks, reds, oranges, yellows, and whites! Some have blossomed forth; however, most of them are just starting to bloom. Colours and rhodos abound everywhere! Where we live, used to be a golf course / park; and the developer took great care to build the complex around all the existing shrubbery, rhodos, and trees. There may have been the necessity to relocate some of the plants; but TLC steps were taken to preserve the quality of life of these wondrous 'gifts' of the garden.

The above photo image is of the yellow Hotei. You may wish to refer to my May 26/07'Hotei Rhododendron' post for a bittid of background on the rare yellow Hotei rhodo. We had found two; unfortunately one did not survive; however, the other one is showing sprouting signs of a 'happier' life! Will take a picture, when it is in actual tidbit bloom. We may add another Hotei in the near future; as it is such an exquisite rhodo!

Forgot to mention another Blessing from yeterday, that we received a jar (a large one!) of freshly made marmalade from our neighbour! He loves making homemade marmalade every year, and we give him all our jars for his 'jam sessions'. We saw him briefly yesterday and I told him we have some jars for him; to which he replied that there is a jar in return, for us. I let him know that we were not expecting anything from him; save that we are happy to give him all our jars. He has a 'heart of gold' methinks; and he replied that he knows that we just enjoy giving him the jars, period. He and his wife are delightful next door neighbours. He complimented us on our bittidz patio garden; primarily on the colour of our healthy and thriving azalea, an orangey coral colour. Eventhough it was a harsh winter, we have noticed that most plants / shrubs are stronger and better than ever! We have all been 'Blessed' with a 'parklike' atmosphere; and we are appreciative of all this stunning natural beauty!

Tidbit - Wake up with a 'joyful' spirit and 'Praise Him In All Things'. Amazing when you do that, how light your heart becomes! Plus, you are better equipped to 'receive' His Blessings for the day. You are filled with confident positive thoughts, and in turn, can uplift all those around you! For those of you, who are feeling down, overwhelmed, fearful, weary, etc, just simply ASK Him to 'carry your burdens'; and immediately, it is as if a huge weight or load has been lifted from you! You experience a calm, a soothing peace, and there is more of a 'clarity'. Enjoying each day as it comes, and 'keeping things simple' works best!

Bittid - You may wish to listen to the encouraging song from yesterday; it is an awesome 'pick me up' either for you, or for others you know that might appreciate a tid of TLC (tender loving care).

Also, for those of you who want to 'Seek and Ye Shall Find' Him; once again, here are some wonderful websites, as per earlier posts. 'Hour of Power' with Dr. Robert Schuller and his guests - www.hourofpower.org; 'Enjoying Everyday Life' with Joyce Meyer - www.joycemeyer.org; and 'Living Truth' with Charles Price - www.livingtruth.ca. They are recognized as International Bible Teachers; and their insights and teachings are well worth checking into, methinks. We look forward to watching and hearing them tomorrow!

Have to go now to make a bit of breakfast; and to refill my 'elixir' (coffee). Am extra appreciative for today!

God Bless.