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Urban Homesteaders and Homeschoolers
Aug. 30, 2006 - A Survivor By Any Other Name...
Why this lovely snapshot of a dewy rose, you ask? Because, like me,
this rose bush has survived a hot, dry summer and even managed to bloom
again. As many of you know this summer has been a bit of a trial for
our family, what with our never-ending train trips and woodborer woes.
Rather late in the spring, this rose bush, along with fifteen other
hedge roses, was transplanted from a too-shady spot in the yard to a
nice sunny location. I really wasn't sure if the rose bushes would make
it through our hot summer, but I knew they couldn't continue to survive
in the shade either. Some were already beginning to get black mildew
spots on them, which would only get worse over the summer.
Sometimes, we have to take a chance and make a move even though the
conditions aren't optimal in either our current place or the one we're
moving to. Fortunately, we can help make the new surroundings better by
working at improving conditions. Throughout an unusually dry
summer, I watered these roses, probably not as much as I should have,
but I did at least make the effort. As well, during our
difficult times over the summer, I watered our family with
prayer, again probably not as often as I should have, but I can't
imagine survival through our summer's fiascos without it. I am so
grateful to be able to share my struggles with God who faithfully hears
my prayers and gives me hope through my daily trials.
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Sorry I haven't been by in so long. Between working and having a bunch of friends, it has become harder to keep up, but now I am trying to visit 5 friends' blogs a day to keep up with everyone. Take care!