This spring, I made first attempts at flower gardening, and the main thing I learned is I have a lot to learn!  I did one bed of annuals, and also planted renunculous, gladiuolus, iris, marigolds and zenias.  The annuals are struggling to survive against the strong winds we get in the area, and the fact that I discounted the importance of daily weeding.  And mulch.  The bulbs are faring a little better.  I have had a couple of iris blooms, and the others look like they will come on any day.  Still, my plan for a lush flower bed has not been realized quite yet.

     Then, last Sunday, I drove the short distance to my mother-in-laws house and was treated to the sight of our gravel road virtually lined with orange flowers.  It was a beautiful surprise.  I felt like God had planted them there just for me.  Then, I wondered how often I miss what God is growing in my life because I am looking somewhere else.  I am going to pay better attention.  I don’t want to miss what God is growing!