Roses and Sunflowers
In April, we cannot see sunflowers in France, so we might say the sunflowers do not exist. But the local farmers have already planted thousands of seeds, and when they look at the bare hills, they may be able to see the sunflowers already.
The sunflowers are there. They lack only the conditions of sun, heat, rain and July.
Just because we cannot see them does not mean that they do not exist.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Dearest lovelies…
I apologize I’ve not written much lately of my own words. I am suffering from a bout of severe arthritis in both my hands. I have painted my mudroom, wallpapering, etc. {finally…} and tho dear farmer was doing much of the work, I was working more than usual. Especially with my hands wrapped around a small paint brush.
Now I’m paying for that tho everyday I enjoy that little room. I shall share it as soon as I can. Until then please enjoy these small offerings and forgive me that I am not getting around to your blogs as I would like.
xoxox
I honor health as the first muse. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
16 Comments
elenacaravela
Gorgeous photos! Feel better soon.
ĽAdelaide
Dear Elena,
You are a dear… Thank you, I hope I do!
Mary
Wonderful photographs – rest up your hands so we can see one of your lovely paintings again!
ĽAdelaide
Dear Mary,
Thank you. I’m glad you liked them. I am but bored silly. I hope things calm down soon with these hands of mine. Maybe it’s a sign to stop weeding…. :-/
janellmithani
Wonderful pictures. I love sunflowers, they always make me smile. Take good care of yourself and I hope you are feeling better soon.
ĽAdelaide
Thanks so much, Janell. I apologize i am still far behind. I hope to feel better soon… i had better feel better soon! 🙂
marina kanavaki
Such beautiful photos! Take care of your hands, only two and extremely useful!!!! 😉 [I’m quite familiar with this, it’s only been 3 months since we moved in to our new house…] 🙂
ĽAdelaide
Dear Marina, Thanks for your kind comment. xox
susancrow
Knowing you’re okay and pictures of your beautiful flowers are enough for now. I can almost smell the roses – no – yes! I really can 🙂
That’s a most sweet statement by Thich Nhat Hanh .
xoxo
ĽAdelaide
Dearest Susan, 🙂
I’m so glad… i’ve even now begun to collect the newest crop of petals. yes, crazy. i know… and isn’t this good from Hanh? xox
Clanmother
You are so right – the sunflowers are there. We see them with an inner light. Thank you for this post.
ĽAdelaide
Dear Rebecca, thanks so much for your always lovely comments and thoughts. xox
Clanmother
Your posts are always filled with beauty!!!
ĽAdelaide
Thanks lots, my dear! I try to carry my little canon everywhere I go and I only go around here, the ranch, due to my health. Keeps me “down on the farm” so to speak! 😉
Do I keep missing your posts in my reader or are you not blogging much right now? I try to keep up most especially with my beloveds here first! I’ve been meaning to ask you ….
Hoping your weekend is filled with flowers! Happy Spring! 💚
Mel
Ya know, no apology is required. Blog without obligation, I say. But I say that knowing I’m working through that darn struggle of finding my rhythm since the change in my work. I just seemingly can’t get in a routine. Not yet anyway, but I figure those that know me, love me just the same. If I had sunflowers/roses and cool quotes, I’d go with that! But alas, only in my imigination…I know buth are there though. Hahn tells me so.
ĽAdelaide
Good morning Mel,
I first must thank you for your long note. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and when i can, will return to you same… still laid up here with this ailment of mine. argh… :-/
Hoping all is happy with you. Are there flowers and spring yet? xox