Sunday, May 9, 2010

More desert beauty.............(martha)

Six weeks ago, we purchased two blue planters to give our house a splash…(or is that a dash?) of color. Ever since then, we have been eagerly waiting for the cactus’ to bloom. Well, it happened! (for one of them). The other cactus has not done a thing. Hmm, maybe desert gardening is harder than we imagined?



Today, we went to Sabino Canyon and hiked outdoors for about two miles. We could hear a desert stream nearby before the path took us to the running water. It made me think of the beginning of Psalm 23…

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul.




It was nice to see the stream and remember that God is leading us no matter where we live. For now, our path is here.

5 comments:

  1. Can I come retire with you guys?! :)
    Sara

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  2. Thanks for sharing this! Beautiful cactus. Beautiful stream. Beautiful verse. Beautiful people.

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  3. The picture of the flowers remind me of Ida. Perfect that you posted on Mother's Day. Miss you two!

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  4. Just what I needed this very morning, Martha, as our move becomes more real. hugs, ML

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  5. It is wonderful.first time seeing cactus with
    flower.

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