Lila Johnson's Blog - Posts Tagged "gardening"
Awareness Month
Spring has stirred up feelings of renewal. With the blessing of Easter and life anew, the purging of winter is falling behind us. Prior to an odd burst of snow yesterday, gardeners had prepared their flower beds prior to, so that bulbs could break ground and bring colors to the surface. Fresh vegetables grown in other gardens will provide food for many tables.
I have to admit that even I got caught up with the need to feel productive as I assisted my sister and father. We raked leaves, cut the lawn and rid the yard of old shrubs to make room for the new. Later, I purchased and planted Boxwood and Butterfly shrubs with the excitement of settling these plants into fresh soil to prepare for months and years of growth and beauty.
Working outside awakens my senses to the smell and feel of toiling the soil, the feel of the sun on your skin and the fresh air that I inhaled. Being aware of my surroundings brought to mind what needs our attention.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is celebrated April 18-24. A flyer I found at my local post office listed several direct services for Victims of Crimes; Love is Respect for dating abuse, National Elder Fraud Hotline or Cyber Civil Rights Initiative are just a few. It also listed information and referrals as well as training assistance and other services. It also takes a lot of people and finances to maintain these programs. Let us not forget to give a helping hand to those who help others.
“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.”- John Holmes
I have to admit that even I got caught up with the need to feel productive as I assisted my sister and father. We raked leaves, cut the lawn and rid the yard of old shrubs to make room for the new. Later, I purchased and planted Boxwood and Butterfly shrubs with the excitement of settling these plants into fresh soil to prepare for months and years of growth and beauty.
Working outside awakens my senses to the smell and feel of toiling the soil, the feel of the sun on your skin and the fresh air that I inhaled. Being aware of my surroundings brought to mind what needs our attention.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is celebrated April 18-24. A flyer I found at my local post office listed several direct services for Victims of Crimes; Love is Respect for dating abuse, National Elder Fraud Hotline or Cyber Civil Rights Initiative are just a few. It also listed information and referrals as well as training assistance and other services. It also takes a lot of people and finances to maintain these programs. Let us not forget to give a helping hand to those who help others.
“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.”- John Holmes
