The weather in North Carolina has been a bit flakey these days. Sunny and warm one minute. Rainy and cold the next. But it is what spring is sometimes like and we get antsy too early for the warm weather to stay around.
I bought my ferns for the decks a few weeks ago and I have been playing the fern game the past week. Hang them up. Take them down. Put them in the garage. Hang them up. Take them down. Pull them up close to the house and cover with sheets. I spent a small fortune on them so I don’t want to risk them freezing and ruining their beautiful fronds.
On a recent sunny day, Chris and I took a walk/hike on our favorite trail that runs next to the Davidson River. There is a nicely graveled path that makes it easy to hike and we usually encounter bikers, runners and lots of dogs and this time was no different. The wildflowers are popping out and some are actually at the end of their blooming season so it was nice to see some of them still hanging on.
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There were lots of fisherpeople fishing this bright, sunny day.
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Chris loves his coffee…
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But what stuck with me the most about this most recent walk in the woods? An unexpected encounter with a man named Aaron who appeared to be living in the forest and a little down on his luck. If you can, say an extra prayer for Aaron today. I am sure he would appreciate it.
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Did not know you had trillium down there!
Praying for Aaron and thanks for the glimpses of spring!
A wonderful post. Prayers!!!
A nice spring walk AND an opportunity to pray for someone who needs it. What a good day you had.
Aaron is receiving prayers from Arizona! Thanks for giving me another child to lift up. Your area of the country is so beautiful … thanks for sharing.
And thank YOU for praying. I am sure he would appreciate all he can get at this point. Thanks!
Prayers for Aaron from Minnesota. Thank you for sharing his need and for sharing spring with me. I needed this dose of green and blooms. So beautiful.
Seeing the beautiful nature and blessing one of God’s children in pray. Can not ask for more. Aaron’s name going on my prayer list. Thanks for sharing.
What amazing nature pictures! Then be able to bless one of God’s children. It was certainly a blessed day. I will put Aaron on my prayer list.