The Blooming of New Life

The first week in June, 2008, the week Milo was born,

Grandpa and Grandmother's yard is
filled with beautifull flowers in bloom.

We went to see Milo at his parent's home shortly after they arrived from the hospital.
When we came back to our house after the visit,
Lew and I took a quiet walk around our yard.
We were taken with thoughts of how much joy abounds with the blooming of new life.
All colors pale by comparison to the birth of a child into the family.

Last year the frost and the drought prevented the hydrangeas from blooming.
Life is like that. Bursts of color almost overwhelm you
followed by periods of rest and rejuvenation.
The first plant that greets visitors at our front door is the hydrangea.
This year with Milo's birth the blooms are shades of white and pink and magenta.

Lillies abound in the back and front yard.
This season the plants have more blooms than ever.
Strong and tall sentinels with vibrant colors of rich pinks, orange, and mauve.

Yarrow and cilantro make good companions in the herb garden
with umbrellas of tiny yellow and white buds fanning out into big sun-like clusters.

Deep purple stars of clematis are climbing on the trellis next to the Blue House door.
This vine has been there three years and this is the first time it has bloomed.

Lewis and I sit on our patio, look across our yard and
ponder the miracle of life...