Sweet life among busy times

It's hard to believe spring is almost here. The fact that the trees are blooming, the sweet presence of flowers are opening, and the lawn is starting to look like a jungle is a breath of sunshine. I LOVE mowing, it's weird I know. But there is something wonderful, be able to survey your work of freshly cut grass against a beautiful blue sky.

The painful blisters on your hands as you haul mulch and spread it across the plot you just weeded is something I'd be proud of. Not the blisters part, but the feeling of being strong...independent. Taking the time to pull out the small weeds with a sun beating on my back is not an easy task, but I welcome it. There were times the last two summers, I'd wake close to six in the morning just so I could be outside before the air got humid. My responsibility of mowing and tending the gardens I jealously guard and hate if I don't have the time.

To me...this is not just a relaxingly thing, it a way of life for me. Something that allows me to be independent, strong, and be able to produce...something beautiful for others to create.

Unlike most enjoyments I have, I a lot of times prefer to work alone. It's my time with God. But I welcome company if they come. It brings a sense of unity and family, something I dearly love.