Resting....

I need to stop and smell the flowers.

These daylilies are so sweet-smelling it takes my breath away.

They remind me of 32+ beautiful years.

Early  6 am photo of one of my weeping cedars. Looks like all 4 trees I  planted this year are going to make it.  The trees were in shock after first being planted, but with tender nurturing they will grow into a thing of beauty. So it is with our lives....

I love my tall massive oak trees.

I like looking up at the spreading branches....

and at the Lily-of-the-Valley sheltered at their feet.

The trunks of the mighty oaks are so strong... they remind me of my husband in his younger years, before sickness and pain took that strength....

There are two oak trees here, side by side, growing strong together through the years. That is how I learned to be strong .... from my husband. He taught me persistance, allowed me to lean on him when I needed, he sheltered me, loved me, encouraged me and gifted me in many ways not visible to the naked eye.

I am glad to have these 2 trees as a symbol of our life together. No, this is not our anniversary, not a birthday, no special occassion..... just reflecting.