A little bit of colour ....

On a dull and misty day.

"Can Spring be far behind? "

Still, silent throng.
Mute sentinels,
In white parasols clad.
Misfits of winter, waiting
For the distant hum
Of some diurnal chant:
That Spring is in the air.

Once again this year I made my pilgrimage to visit a little clump of snowdrops growing by the side of the road between Comox and Point Holmes.
It is an insignificant little spot with tufted grass, dead leaves and a piece of broken barbed wire.
Even so, this is the place where my snowdrops lie.
They have been there for as long as I can remember, and each year, while it is still winter, they fulfill their death defying act of revealing their gentle faces in the eye of the cruelest of storms.
I admire their persistence and resilience.
I have often asked myself why is it that these gentle little flowers choose to show their faces at the meanest and leanest time of the year.
I suppose there are many reasons. But for me they are reminders that even in the worst of times there is hope and with hope comes joy.

Another favourite

Here's another soup we tried from last week's Thrifty Foods recipe page .....Country Style Cabbage Soup. Tried , tested , and another favourite for the cold days of winter !

I like this !

A quote from our Church bulletin this morning :

'Peace starts with a smile.'