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English Dogwood. His Presence, a Healing Fragrance

English Dogwood. His Presence, a Healing Fragrance

"The darkness of her grief was deep, but not silent. She moved through the garden, each step heavy, each breath a mix of sorrow and reverence. When she reached the tomb, she found it empty." Sandi English Dogwood, aka Mock Orange. How strange, to be named for what you...

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A Transformed Iris

A Transformed Iris

This uncommon iris. It’s beautiful. Unique. Stands out in a group of irises that all look the same. It was transformed from the inside out.

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Open Your Eyes and Trust Me

Open Your Eyes and Trust Me

If you are going through tough times, I encourage you to open your eyes and trust God. He will carry you through the storm and show you beautiful truths. Don’t miss it.

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Interview with Rick Karle

Interview with Rick Karle

Following is an interview from 2022 with Rick Karle, the Sports Director at WBRC FOX6 in Birmingham, Alabama. He has a Facebook page, Rick Karle Good News, where he shares unique stories and then gives updates to the stories to keep readers informed. I am thankful...

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At Just the Right Time

At Just the Right Time

As I walked through the gardens this morning, I remembered being anxious a few years ago for my roses to bloom…

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The Daffodils and Hope

The Daffodils and Hope

“Hope, like the daffodils, is always ready to return. You just have to believe it will.” I whispered the words in the silence,…

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The Story of Flowers

The Story of Flowers

The Story of Flowers. The stories that flowers tell in gardens are timeless and poetic, each bloom holding a narrative of its own.

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“I’m Going In…”

“I’m Going In…”

Life from Daisy Mae’s Point of View “I’ve been standing in the hallway, waiting for her to invite me in. Been here for at least 30 seconds. Too long…

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Snow in the South 2025

Snow in the South 2025

I believed it would and it did! Snow! What a fun day. The snow seems like we are experiencing Christmas all over again.

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