No Wonder!

Hello Friends,

When I have a duh! moment, I can easily and quickly say, “No wonder!”  Feeling that I should have known that fact by now is often a secondary and defeating thought.

As a kid who was always discovering some truth or understanding at school, home, or church, “No wonder!” was a frequent thought as the lightbulbs went on in my head.

Friends, I have unearthed a fascination that has me engaged every day.  A handyman built me a raised garden bed.  A friend took me shopping.  A visit to the nursery, although overwhelming, sourced some of my plants.  Some Sunday School friends gave me tips for improvement.  Y’all, it took a village for me to have my first solo fall vegetable garden.

I mention solo because my Country Hubby was masterful at growing year around vegetables.  I caught some learning from him.

Now, my hands plant and water, my eyes wonder, and my heart adventures. I see something new every time I get out to the garden.  I have fresh little vegetable plants and flowers to bring in the pollinators.  I pray over the struggling seedlings and I give thanks for the whole project.

I remember my Country Hubby getting out to his garden early in morning to beat the heat.  As a farmer’s son, he had decades of experience.  Gardening brought much joy to him.  I remember one year, we rigged up a beach umbrella to a plastic chair so he could sit in the shade and watch his plants. I believe the work and the solitude was therapeutic for him.

I am catching that delight even though I only have a sliver of what my honey cared for in his garden.  I am tickled to connect with that part of his legacy.

Another connection I am making with my own garden is with the agricultural lessons from the Bible.  It’ll only get clearer.  Just this morning, this city chick figured out a bit more about the marigolds flowers and tomato blooms.  The details of my garden are precious to my Heavenly Father.  How much more does He love and care for me?  Oh the lessons! I’m grateful for the garden as I feel closer to Him as I work it.

By the way, I have the luxury of sitting in the shade and watch the garden closely, just as a child who says, “No wonder!”

MT Penny