Outdoor Beauty

Sometimes I believe that God allows me to want something for a long time and wonder if I'll ever get it, just so that when I do finally get it I really appreciate it. When we bought this house, the land was nothing but dirt and weeds. I thought I'd always live in a desolate place. Every tree, every shrub, every blade of grass (or green weeds that look like grass), every flower, every butterfly, every hummingbird...every little growth in beauty is significant to me. I appreciate it more. I'm thankful that God opened my eyes to the beauty of His creation and to a hobby that I'll now always enjoy--gardening.