My garden is ever evolving. But I believe that’s the nature of gardens. Honestly, my idea of gardening evolves too. I love to begin a day here and end a day here. It enlivens me to start my day and calms me to be ready for rest. It’s my small piece of heaven.
We had our first snowfall of the season in Nashville this past Sunday. That’s early for us. It was beautiful – one of my favorite kind of days.
From my studio window I looked up and the sun was illuminating this icicle hanging from the eave – a beautiful little sculpture that was formed for the day.
I stood in wonder – the wonder of God’s creation that we get to live in. The wonder of beautiful miracles that surround us everyday.
I think I have always looked for wonder in the “magnanimous” things in life – like the Grand Canyon or man’s first step on the moon.
But at this point in life, I believe that real wonder might just lie in the “quieter” things.
A hug from a child.
A blossom opening up to the warmth of the sun.
A heartbeat.
A baby in a manger.
It’s a busy time and life is full of stress, but I pray you are able to stop, be still and look up, so that you may experience every ounce of wonder this season has to bring.
Merry Christmas –
David
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