Last Spring, we planted a garden. A lovely garden. And then: The Drought (remember those fires in Bastrop - just down the road from me). After 80+ consecutive days of 100+ degree temps, the city of Austin constricted our yard watering abilities to about 2 hours once a week. After that, the lovely landscape was on its own. Think: dying, dying, dead.
And then we had a mild, wet Winter. The landscape is springing to life with joy.
The artemisia is HUGE and when you walk past it, you can smell its loveliness.
Lantana's are overflowing their borders and the blooms on the rock rose wink at me when I pass!
When I walk down the path, the energy and fragrance is delightful. Abundant life is everywhere.
The renewal of this (for all practical purposes) dead patch has greater significance for tomorrow is Easter and we will be celebrating a different Resurrection.
Our celebration will be simple. First, there will be church. Then, there will be a feast.
Our family won't be hiding eggs in the lantana; that is being done today with the grandsons. I won't be setting my table with a pastel table runner, eggs, or bunnies. I'm not against any of this...I'm just keepin' it simple.
Instead, the tablecloth will be white (for the Spotless Lamb) and the plates will be red (for the blood that was shed). A simple reminder...
Simply, wishing you Abundant Joy
Happy Easter!
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