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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Rhododendron Explosion ! ( from the front porch )

 Morning coffee on the front porch in the spring is truly a rhododendron explosion !
 There are no other words for me to express the sight that fills my eyes and overcomes me with awe as I behold the glorious blossoms of the bushes that surround our front porch ...rhododendron explosion !



Thus far the month of May has been an unexpected cornucopia of blessings and celebrations for our family. My husband & I have attended a memorial service of someone who matters, a wedding of one of our sons ( very happy about this ! ) ,worrying about very ill family members and trying to help out, plus attempting to keep up with the practical every day matters . Our garden is one of those everyday practical matters . Weeding , planting, watering .....but still my husband & I take time to sit on our front porch and watch the birds at our well-stocked feeders and remember to take in the beauty of the rhododendron blossoms as we simply enjoy each other's company. God is so good to us. Praise Him !

22 comments:

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh I can imagine the smell of your rhododendron blossoms I have no idea if they have a smell I am not a skilled flower gardener. To be able to sit on your porch with the one you love and enjoy each others comapany through the good as well as the bad is certainly a wonderful thing. Hug B

Sally said...

Beautiful flowers, well worth the time and effort you have obviously put in to them.

Sandra said...

What a beautiful view!!

FlowerLady Lorraine said...

WOW! What gorgeous views to greet you each day of this season.

Thank you for sharing with us.

FlowerLady

Pondside said...

Every year I say 'isn't this a good year for the rhodos!' and I'm saying it again this year. Your porch looks like a wonderful place to sit and contemplate the beautiful 'explosion'!

Susan said...

A most lovely explosion, indeed! So many glorious vistas at this time of year. Susan

ellen b. said...

What wonderful May views you have from your porch. I really enjoy our Washington State flower!

Thistle Cove Farm said...

GASP! Kathy, they are beautiful! Rhodies are the state flower of WV and I've always loved them. Best wishes and congratulations to the happy couple; may the spend decades in the light of God's love.

joanne said...

it fills my heart to look around and see the beauty HE has given us to enjoy. Our rhodies are exploding too and I can't get enough of them

Stella Jones said...

Your garden looks truly beautiful Kathy. I love the rhododendron bushes. It must be hard to settle on your porch with a book when you have such splendour to behold!
Congratulations with your son's wedding. Shall we be seeing some pictures of it?

Anonymous said...

Hi Kathy - sighing with lots of "ooooo's" and "ahhhhh's" at your lovely rhodo's and the landscapes at Cedar Pond. Ed and I are still many years away from the idea of retiring and hope the Lord returns before then. Enjoyed all your recent posts - such heaven on earth you are surrounded with in your country living - a dream of ours, too. Love all the bird drama and blossoms!
Joy!
Kathy

Deborah Montgomery said...

so beautiful! what a lovely place you have, to sit and watch the birds and all the flowers. Congratulations to your son, too. praying for those who are ill.

Rachel said...

your place looks gorgeous!

Lady Jane said...

OH MY GOODNESS! What a wonderful place to sit and contemplate your wonderful blessings. Oh that I could drop by for a spot of tea and enjoy that marvelous view.

Karen said...

Your rhododendrons are amazing! So beautiful. THank you for visiting me! Have a wonderful weekend! Karen

Anonymous said...

How very pretty! I can just imagine sitting on the porch enjoying the view and the sounds of nature.
Congrats to your son; I saw the wedding pics on fb. I wish them so much happiness.
We moved on Wed. Thurs. we put our last home on the market and we rec'd word today that we have a full price contract. God has certainly answered many prayers.
Love to you and yours.

Cindy said...

Absolutely amazing, I'd love to be able to sit on my porch and enjoy such a lovely view. I have a Rod and it is at the side of the house, I have to go outside to view it, lol.

Connie said...

So amazingly beautiful! What a joy those flowers must bring to you. :)

Yesteryear Embroideries said...

How lovely! Loved reading your post and truly agree you are blessed and I love the way that you and your husband find the time to enjoy the beauty around you!

Eggs In My Pocket said...

Loved your words on this post.........how breath taking is your porch!

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said...

Hi Kathy! I am so happy that I stopped by to see the beautiful pictures of your home. Everything is so lush and pretty.

Congratulations to your son and his new bride.

Hugs,
Kathy M.

sweetbriardreams said...

It sounds as though May has been an up and down month for you but congratulations on the wedding of one of your sons. What a wonderful environment to enjoy a coffee being surrounded by such beautiful blooms! Take care xx