I revisited the first chapter of Bless You Bouquets, my third book, and delighted in reading it on this beautiful spring morning. Perhaps you will too. It is called “Garden Interlude.” I hope it refreshes you today and you will give glory to God for His beautiful creation.
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Picture yourself in the most embracing garden spot your imagination can envision. You’re nestled in a comfortable lounger, feet up, dressed in soft cottons, on a perfect day in paradise……
I love spring. It’s a chance for new beginnings. Psalm 51:8 says it best: “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me.” I don’t do spring cleaning, but I do seek renewal, refreshing, and revitalizing.
My book, Bless You Bouquets, includes this walk through springtime. Can you picture it?
“The springtime orchards beckon our visit. The pastel cherry, apple, peach, and pear blossoms exude intoxicating fragrances. Meanwhile, on the tropical side of our imaginary…..
From my new book, Bless You Bouquets: A Memoir, I present Bless You Bouquets to my friends, the Praying Magnolias, whose supportive love and encouragement brighten my life in this place. I would present to these lovely ladies buckets full of posies. For their faithfulness, irises in every variety and color, for they have colored my life with beauty; for their love and friendship, bright pink peonies (minus the ants), fragrant and sweet; for their cheerfulness and optimism, bright mums…..