Word from home is that winter has passed them by this year;
Spring has arrived and is in full bloom!
Changes are happening on the mission, too
A wee hummingbird has arrived and is spending much time among the blossoms above
A torrential rain fell overnight
Noticing more mosquitos doing their crazy dances, just beyond the fatal clap.
Fans are humming earlier in the day
Buds are on the fragrant lemon bush beside the front door.
The grass I could have sworn was dead, is greening up
The plummeria trees outside our apartment are coming to life, sprouting new leaves.
And, the Haitian mockingbird singing his heart out is at the top of the tree, morning after morning
And, the butterflies! Oh, my!
Word is, we can expect more and more of these delicate yellow beauties flitting from tree to tree.
My dad's favorite scripture was found in Ecclesiastes 3 - a time for everything, a season for every activity under heaven. Thought of that and him today.
In Haiti, there are but two seasons, officially - wet and dry! Late March/April through November, the wet season and December to April, the dry season.
But, to my eye - it's nothing short of Spring today!
"The cusp of Spring!" There is hardly anything better. I am so grateful that you and Larry are in a place, that despite so many differences, still brings you the "sightings" that let you know this wonderful season is here.
ReplyDeleteMissing you, my friend.
Blessings,
Joan