Unexpected Surprises

Several years ago I planted a little shrub called a Flowering Quince.  I was new to perennial gardening and really had no idea what I was buying. Well I am so happy I decided to give this  little plant a home in my front garden. It really didn’t amount to much for a few years and then began to flourish.

Initially it started with a few pretty red flowers that bloomed close to the bottom of the plant. It is now a thriving showy shrub that displays an abundance of beautiful red cupped flowers in early spring. Thus, it became my inspiration and subject for my newest miniature painting.

This Flowering Quince took on a life of its own and matured into a gorgeous shrub! It exceeded any expectations I had for it. Life is sometimes filled with surprises when you least expect them. Recognizing they have arrived is sometimes a subtle occurrence.  Hoping that life brings you sweet, joyful surprises!

Warmly,

Debbie

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Rolling Along

I have always been fascinated with marbles. It is mesmerizing to gaze into  their depths. I really enjoy exploring their swirls of color, variance in values and the manner in which light dances through them.

Marbles were a special Easter gift. One bag  full of shiny new marbles were a delight to behold! I remember as children we had hours of fun playing with marbles. Twirling round and round to make earth pots we would become dizzy and giddy. Careful calculation took place as we made our shots towards the earth  pots, hoping to win more colors and sizes.

As with marbles we must roll along in life: moving beyond the bumps in order to experience life fully. Brushing off the dust of life and moving forward strengthens character and enables us to experience the gifts that await us.  May your bumps in life be small and your journey joyful!

Warmly,

Debbie Lamey-MacDonald

P.S. I would love to hear any of your stories or thoughts about marbles!

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