On the First Day of Spring

The last day of winter felt more like a mid-spring day.  Wearing short sleeves and no coats, we traveled to beautiful flowered gardens.  We met my sister and nieces who are on spring break.  Walking the paths, we saw gorgeous blooming trees.

Inside the conservatory, we saw many more beautiful blossoms.

And, I must confess to liking this particular fountain tremendously.

Once we returned home, I notice that our daffodils were budding, about a month earlier than usual.

The very next day, on the first day of spring, I looked out our kitchen window and saw the yellow blossoms blooming.

Situated behind the daffodils are the golden forsythia bushes.

What beautiful blessings to behold at the beginning of spring!  It all reminded me of these verses...

"Remember not the former things,

nor consider the things of old.

Behold I am doing a new thing;

now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?"

Isaiah 43:18-19a

I am ever so grateful for this season of newness and its reminder of new life!
~ Dorie


Linked to Word-Filled Wednesday at Internet Cafe Devotions.