Friday, July 31, 2009

Garden

Today I'm about to enjoy the room that lies beyond these castle doors. The one that has no boundaries of man-made walls. The room of God's great outdoor creations.


Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocepha...Image via Wikipedia

My backyard garden sanctuary. As I look around, the chickadees, rosy finches, doves
and other feathered friends are awaiting my arrival knowing I've come prepared to refill their bird feeders once again. As I prepare to do so, I am caught off guard by a glimpse of a fluffy tailed squirrel scampering across the roof of the near by wood shed. He must be looking for more peanuts to quench his appetite. While finishing this everyday feeding ritual, I find myself lingering for a moment to give thanks to the Lord for the privilege of listening to and viewing these intriguing creatures.

There are a number of other tasks needing my attention.. the roses are looking quite lovely which reminds me that a vase of these beauties would

Red roses for meImage by stringberd via Flickr

add splendor to the castle's foyer table. Now I'm off to the various other flower and vegetable areas in this great outdoor room. The tomato and cucumber vines are in need of tying up once again so they can stretch upward and grow wonderful fruit to harvest in order to be used in salads and other culinary delights. The patty pan squash, onions, asparagus and beets are all doing quite nicely; however, upon further observation I see hoeing is needed to rid them of the ever dreaded weeds which seem to thrive prolifically.

Once the hoeing is finished I grant myself a rest in the lawn chair by the shade of the big Japanese elm tree. Here I am able to gather my thoughts of how blessed I am to be given the opportunity to be my Lord and Savior's hands and feet to care for a small portion of His wonderful creation here in this great outdoor room.

While viewing the castle I know that I will need to go inside soon as there are many rooms within beckoning me to return. But for now I wish to capture a few more memories while soaking in the grandeaur of my garden sanctuary.. I bid you, my friends, adieu until once again you choose to stop by and visit.




by Pam Fidler

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12 comments:

  1. sumptersamJuly 31, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    no one has to tell you to stop and smell the roses i'm guessing..what a wonderful retreat you have! we would love roses, but our deer think they are their personal candy bushes...the birds are lucky to live at your castle!

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  2. UnknownJuly 31, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    And as I read that, this came to mind...if our father so clothe the grass of the field...and careth that a sparrow fall to the ground...how much more he careth for you! We have such an awesome Father!

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  3. Pam FidlerJuly 31, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    thankyou Sumpter Sam and yes I do take time quite often to smell the roses. sorry you are unable to grow any at your place. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving the comment.

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  4. Pam FidlerJuly 31, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    Thankyou Lizzy for stopping by and taking the time to leave this nice comment. Our God is so good to us.

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  5. MarieAugust 1, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    Love your garden! Thanks for the beautiful picture you've painted with your words.

    You are always great at inspiring and motivating.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 2, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    How beautiful. This is what we need more of in our life, huh Pam? A little book you might enjoy is called: Inheriting Paradise: Meditations on Gardening by Vigen Guroian: (http://snipurl.com/oj859) Keep writing.

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  7. Pam FidlerAugust 2, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Thankyou Marie it is always nice to know that the words that God gives me are reaching others in a positive way. I appreciate you stopping and leaving this comment.

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  8. Pam FidlerAugust 2, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    Thankyou so much for the comment and for liking the post so well and especially for leaving me a link to check out the Meditations on Gardening by Vigen Guroian. I appreciate you caring enough to do that for me.

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  9. lynnmosherAugust 2, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Love this! I was walking right beside you. Could even smell the roses. Love visiting your house!

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  10. Pam FidlerAugust 2, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    I would love it if you were really able to physically walk beside me in this garden. I thankyou so much for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment.

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  11. susanlaniAugust 2, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    My dreams came true as I read your post, Pam. How beautiful.
    Thank you.

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  12. Pam FidlerAugust 2, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    It is a dream of mine to have these words from God to me to all of you be a blessing and to touch others lives in a meaningful way thanks for letting me know that is what this post did for you.. You are such a blessing to me and to so many others I appreciate you stopping by and also for leaving this nice comment.

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