2009 - A bitter Sweet Growing Season
Saturday, December 27, 2008

Posted in Serenity Garden

Hello Dear Friends!

As I look out this morning, I see rain, melting snow and warm weather.  Can you believe it?  Snow storms to very warm weather. The ducks are LOVING this weather!  What a blessing to enjoy the weekend with my husband and later, a day with our brother and sister in law before they head back to TENN.

As I look out at what used to be our small lazagna garden this past spring/fall, I wonder what God has planned for us this growing season.

You see, we have been looking for a modest home to buy, preferably in the country, in order to start a focus on adding to our family through Foster-to-adopt and/or regular adoption.  We have already been blessed with a crib, bunk beds and hanging draw chests for childrens rooms.  As I look at my life throughout the past 8 years, I see how God has abundantly worked in our lives.  Not just "giving" us things, but offering us more of Him and reaching out to us not just during trials, but during the joyous moments in our lives.  During a hard time just over 2 years ago, He gave us recourses to learn basic financial principals through Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University.  We learned to live on just 9.00 an hour while my husband interned full time, worked full time and went to school full time.  He took me from a pretty good paying job and gave me the new one of "Homemaker" and "Wife".  Even though I had no children to care for, my husband needed me so. 

It was those times we grew where we were planted.  This season in our lives has grown so much just by using the wisdom from what we went through during the "valley".

A contrast to all of this, is now we're back to the unknown.  Yesterday I received my seed catologs in the mail.  Unsure if I should purchase any seeds for Spring planting.  Our lease is up in April and we are contimplating moving to my wonderful inlaws once again while we shop for our home.  Growing tomatoes and peppers may be something I would do for them because I always give them tomatoes and heard my father in law speak of nice colored bell peppers this year. 

What I AM hoping to do is order seeds for fall planting with hopes we won't be too late to plant in our "new" home for fall.

Anyone have any idea of some good hardy veggies and maybe fruits that would be good to grow in the fall season for winter here in Central NY?

Please share your ideas for veggies.  I'd love to hear what you have to say.

I used to be totally against change., sometimes I still am slightly stubborn.  Over the years, I've found that no matter what, God is and will always be in control.  I like these new seasons of unknown.  When I let God take the reigns I find the flowers bloom brighter than what I could have grown on my own.

Blessings to you all and may you find your New Year Filled with Gods' Presence in Jesus Mighty name...AMEN

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