A Hibiscus for Independence Day

"Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die."     ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

Wishing everyone celebrating the 4th a happy and safe Independence Day!

Until next time...

Cindy

Morning and Evening Light

"In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary." ~Aaron Rose

The first photo is of some wild grass or weed. I thought it looked rather pretty with the sky and evening light behind it. The other flowers are Mexican Petunia's taken this morning. I love how the light shines through the blooms. 

Until next time...

Cindy

Magnolia Blossoms

"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.  All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."  ~Helen Keller

Happy Wednesday everyone.  

Until next time...

Cindy

Smiles of Nature

"Colors are the smiles of nature."  ~Leigh Hunt

Annie update:  She ate her breakfast a little slower this morning because she's still a little drugged.  Also I think her throat might be sore from the breathing tube they had in her during surgery.  She's been crying off and on since just before breakfast.  I'm pretty sure she needs to go outside but it hurts her to go down the ramp, which is the only way for her to get out.  She goes back to the vet at 3:15 for a clean bandage and possibly a pain shot. Clean bandage wasn't due until Thursday but it got wet when she went out earlier.  We sure don't want her paw to get infected.  A big thank you to all of you who have asked about her and sent prayers and well wishes.  Annie and I really appreciate it.  

Wishing everyone a wonderful day.  

Until next time...

Cindy

Pretty in Purple

"The search for happiness is unlike any other search, for we search last in the likeliest places."  ~Robert Brault

Mexican Petunias planted by my sister a couple or so weeks ago.  The blooms are very pretty but they don't last very long. 

Wishing everyone a super Saturday night and a wonderful Sunday.

Until next time...

Cindy

In Sweet Remembrance of Mama

I've had my Mama on my mind all day and I've worked on this post off and on all day.  Not sure what I really wanted to say but knowing that I wanted to in some way make it about her.  So as I sat here wondering what to write it occurred to me that flowers have special meanings and so I set off in search of the meaning of Periwinkles.  After a short search I found out they can represent, fidelity, spiritual harmony or sweet remembrance.  So, I post these simple but beautiful Periwinkles in remembrance of my Mama who passed away eighteen months ago this past Sunday May 26.  It's hard to believe it's been that long.  She was an amazing Mother and friend and is loved and missed beyond measure.  I wish there was something more (meaning better) that I could do for her than just post some flower photos.  

The Periwinkles are from my sisters planter garden.

 

"It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree.  The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.”  ~Rose Kennedy

Wishing everyone a wonderful Friday night and a fantastic weekend. 

Until next time...

Cindy