be like the flower, turn your face to the sun.

writing does not come naturally to me, especially when i want to share personal thoughts and feelings. (i couldn't even think of a post title and had to borrow a quote from kahlil gibran.)

i've been wanting to tell you more about my grandmom, how much i love her, and how much she means to me. i want to be able to describe this bittersweet ache i have watching my grandmom slip away, but knowing she's going on to a more peaceful place. i want to share what i'm feeling about life and death, and love, but the words feel awkward and contrived. so instead i'll show you some beautiful blooms that have been brightening my days.

my mom bought me hydrangeas when i stayed with her and my granny last weekend. she's always loved hydrangeas, and i gave her a plant years ago for mother's day. now i'll have a matching one in my garden.=)

when i got out of my car today, i was greeted by my neighbor holding a basket full of pansies. she got them from one of her students and wanted me to have them since she doesn't do well with plants. i also just got a text from my friend missy saying that she's got extra pansies for me!=)

this is my third season with these pink gerbera daisies - they just keep blooming and blooming! now that i think about it, i bought them with missy shortly before her baby marlie was born.

and one more hydrangea shot, because they're just so pretty...

sending you lots of love and wishes for a happy passover, easter, and/or spring.=)