This evening, while Jim tended the lawn, I watered our herb garden and tomato plants. We have basil, sage, rosemary, parsley and cilantro growing. I have chives which were given to me when we lived in Madison, Indiana. I took them to Florida for 6 years and now we have them planted in Tennessee. It feels so very good to "grow" things.

This is our first spring in this house, and every day we look with Joy at new things popping up through the ground. The azaleas are blooming bright pink and white flowers. A tree in the back yard is beginning to shed its purple flowers and green leaves are forming on its branches.

And while we say we are "growing" this garden, I look in amazement at the miracle of growth. The beauty of these plants and trees, along with the scents and colors, and the taste and feel of the herbs fill me with Joy. I feel a connection with nature as I water these delicate plants that will spice our meals this summer. I feel a connection to the Universe as I observe the beauty of the flowers. And so my garden grows.

Here's to the Journey!