Plant. Flowers. Bloom. Grow. I didn't find it ironic that these words struck me on my birthday, as they depicted and showed themselves in various ways as a theme. I was wearing a vibrant skirt on purpose, and also my shirt was brown- and now I see it as symbolic of dirt, which allows plants and flowers to grow.
The sketch book I bought with a gift card had open pages that I found that I desperately wanted and needed as well as symbolizing this new season, chapter and year! The cover has flowers, plants and a butterfly.
Browsing downtown Larkspur and window shopping, cute and quaint boutiques caught my eye, with a window display of flowers!
The wrapping paper my sister used for my gifts were green- full of leaves and branches.
The notebook my mom gifted me was green and decorated with leaves.
This time in Ordinary Time in the Catholic church is full of 'greenery'. A time to grow, reflect, pray, go deeper and stronger in the faith. There is certainly nothing ordinary about it.
There is nothing ordinary turning a new chapter and turning the page to 32! I'm excited to see what's in store, and grateful for all the many blessings.
It was a beautiful day to celebrate you, Colleen!! I love the symbolism in all of the flowers! Growth, grit, dirt, blooming, blossoming, budding, tapering off and then a new bud appearing to start that cycle anew. This is us in ordinary time, too!! Happy birthday and a new year ahead, what a wonderful gift!!!! xoxoox Susie
ReplyDeleteAww so true, thanks so much Susie! It was special to celebrate together!
DeleteBeautiful sis!! That is the perfect theme as you start a new year. Love all the connections, and how you reference Ordinary time too! It was a very special and fun time together!!
ReplyDeleteAww thanks dear sis!
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