Happy April Fool’s! It’s snowy this morning and the world is white. That’s fine because peas like sloppy weather. The old time farmers told me to plant my peas as close to St. Patrick’s day as the ground is workable. Peas are very unassuming seeds, hard and dried up, a little shriveled looking---I am in awe that they produce fabulous fragrant flowers in a riot of colors in late June and early July.
I got my peas in the ground last week. I planted even though I know I am probably moving. I may only get to smell one bouquet from these peas.But I am compelled to plant them. As I see the crocus and snow drops bloom and the daffodils emerging, I know they are not mine. I must plant to make the world more beautiful, to share these flowers with others. It is my mission and my joy to plant.
Just as in the parable of the sower, Jesus says the sower casts her seed on the ground—some fall on rocky ground, some seed is eaten by birds and some falls into fertile ground and grows and blossoms. We don’t get to know what will grow, We do not get to hang around to see if we are successful. We are called to cast the seed of God’s love into the world and let it take root where it will.
Blessings, Karen
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If only I had your green thumb. I have to buy mine from the store (peas). But my daffodils, irises,(however they are spelled) and tulips are comeing in strong. AND, the last Easter Lillies from Good Shepherd are about 3 inches tall. Praise the Lord.
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