Out With Winter Coverings, In With Those for Spring

 For many months, now, two pink afghans-of-sorts have covered the couch and a lounge chair.

They made things very cozy all winter long.

Now it's time to strip them off, wash, dry, fold, and put them away until fall.

That's exactly what has been done today.

A white bedspread with a pretty, scalloped border, has replaced the pink covering that was  on the couch.

It looks fresh and pretty.

There's a matching, smaller version of the couch covering and that is on the nearby kitchen table.

Both look so nice and are absolutely telltale signs of spring.

Remember the Little Things

As we traverse this life, it's important to remember to enjoy little things.

Sometimes the demands and challenges of life loom greatly.

Our spirits can be pulled to ground level.

Our laughter can take a nose dive.

Those are just a few of the reasons why it's important to remember the little things of life that let us smile.

That perhaps, let us giggle like kids are able to----giggle just for the sake of giggling when something we see tickles our funny bones.

Around here, decorating a miniatures rack in the kitchen for the different seasons, is one of the "little things" that just delights.

The figurines are tiny enough to not take up too much room.

They are abundantly available and fun to look for and find.

Some make people laugh.

So, let's hear it for the little things!

The Greatest Gift

Throughout our lives, most of us receive all kinds of gifts.

Some commemorate anniversaries, or birthdays, and holidays from Valentine's Day through Christmas.

However, to me, anyway, the greatest gift is good health.

Without it, nothing seems a bit worthwhile.

It is a gift without a price tag because it truly is priceless.

If you have it, treasure it. 

If you can work to get it back, work as hard as humanly possible. 

Good healthl is truly the greatest gift of all.

Without it, the bright light of life dims and no one wants to live in the darkness.

Hyacinths Smell Divine

 A very favorite Easter flower is hyacinth.

The fragrance eminating from its blossoms is just heavenly.

I think because Easter came so early this year, a lot of nurseries just didn't have pink hyacinths for sale.

Finally, one was found in a supermarket but it's quite petite as opposed to a big pot of loveliness.

Still, I look forward to smelling its lovely fragrance when it blooms in full.

Right now, however, I wouldn't be able to smell a thing.

I have a deep cough and chills and stayed in bed most of the day today.

Truly, I hope tomorrow will be a better day.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EASTER FLOWER?

The Lord Has Risen!

Happy Easter to All!

Today is a glorious day for Christians as it signifies the Lord, Jesus Christ, rising from the dead!

The agony-filled passion and crucifixtion are over for He lives!

It is a day of celebration and joy.

Christian families will be eating special meals together and hundreds of kids will be opening Easter baskets that are filled with sweet treats.

Loved ones will receive beautiful flowers and other gifts.

Christ's immense love is now evident.  He died an agonizing death for the sins of His children and now has risen again.

His death and resurrection give hope and redemption.

No matter what is happening in the world, Christians can be assured that Christ lives and protects His followers.

WHAT, IF ANYTHING, IS ONE OF YOUR MOST POIGNANT EASTER MEMORIES?