I want to thank all of you for your prayers, encouragement, virtual hugs, love and support. I am feeling much better. One thing about becoming a widow is having more compassion on others when they are down. So many are hurting in this world for a myriad of reasons. We all need love, prayers, support and encouragement.
It is 'chilly' here this morning, after several days of awful heat and humidity. At 7:06 a.m. EST, it is 56 degrees and feels like it is 52. Brrr! But oh so NICE. I have some errands to run today and it will be fun to do them in this kind of weather.
That's it from Plum Cottage.
Have a really nice week ~ FlowerLady
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are feeling better.
I am glad to see your flowers blooming. We won't be seeing outside blooms for another few months. Take care,
ReplyDeleteLovely and cool, I change your F to C, your temp -30, then divide by 2, so your 56 is our 13C. Lovely for shopping. And, as always, your garden flowers glow. Hugs from down south.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you are feeling better.Enjoy the cooler temperatures and while you do,remember that to me that would feel warm right now.Thanks for sharing your flowers,which serve to brighten my day.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, that you are feeling in better spirits. I hope you enjoyed this beautiful, Florida day.
ReplyDeleteYour blooms are all lovely._Janice
Sweet friend, forgive me for not being aware that you were down... I am very glad to read that you are doing better. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a beautiful and blessed week. Hugs!
Have yourself a good week too, ok? (Hug)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you are feeling better. The cooler temps have definitely felt nice. We need a little winter before we head back into summer again.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear you are feeling better. I would love to have your 50 degree temps - it'd feel like a heat wave here! We've been below zero with the wind chill these past couple of days. I'm sitting here on the couch in a long-sleeved shirt with a hoodie over it, and a thick, cable knit blanket over my lap and chest. :-)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to see your beautiful flowers especially since nothing is blooming in my neck of the woods. Hope you are having a happy new year and feeling better!
ReplyDeleteHappy to read that you are feeling better, Rainey! Sometimes we just have those days and are thankful for the prayer support that the blog word offers. I hope your errand day was good and you felt, not only the warmth of the air, but the hugs of HIS arms! Blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased to hear that you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteWonderful January blooms!
Hi Lorraine .. Lots of beauties in bloom here too....love going out and about to weed deadhead pick photograph and ENJOY!! Did you get your errands done?
ReplyDeleteyay!! You feel better. January Garden, such a wonderful thing. I have none. We are getting snow today...about 6 inches. The birds are in hiding wherever they stay to be protected from the 19 degree temp.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your garden. It's always a joy to see.
xx, Carol
I'm so glad to hear you are feeling better. Thanks for sharing the beauty of your flowers you know I always love seeing whats blooming at your place.
ReplyDeleteDearest Lorraine, it is amazing what lifted prayers can do. So glad you are feeling better. Your cooler temps sound wonderful. I know I love it when our cool down. We are having actual cold days and I am feeling very motivated.
ReplyDeleteYour winter garden is gorgeous and the blooms are a delight to see. I have a few blooming azaleas. I think they are confused by the warm weather we had in December. Knock out roses are blooming too. Hope you enjoyed a nice day running errands. Blessings, xo
Lorraine, Sorry you've been feeling low, I wish there were a cure for that. Unfortunately , we just roll along with it and deal as best we know how. Having your blooms all year long must make you smile though; my garden is naught but brown toast in January, that is gloomy.My mother is in the same condition as yours, she slipped on the ice and sprained her ankle, which is not good at 89 yrs. Also has some dementia. Wow, guess we better enjoy life while we still can!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better.. Blogging is wonderful when it comes to having some awesome friends who love and care about you even if you have not met them... But you (and most of us) also have many wonderful local friends who are just as loving and compassionate.... We ALL need that --especially as we get older...
ReplyDeleteHugs to you, my Florida Friend.
Betsy
We all do need encouragement and love! I love that the blogging community is so supportive. I always get nothing but love and support from other bloggers. We really are a great sort of people :-) I'm glad you are feeling a bit better, I hope it continues! Have a great week FlowerLady!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you're feeling brighter! We've got cooler temps as well over here on the southwest Florida coast...55 degrees really does feel cold! :) Your January blooms are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are feeling better too. Sometimes when we share our sadness with others it helps to lift it a bit...doesn't remove it but just a little lifting of the heaviness of it all. We all love you dearly!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blooms at Plum Cottage in January. I am enjoying my Jaunuary garden in Oz.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely sound in good spirits and you have such lovely blooms in your garden to brighten any mood. Enjoy your lovely Plum Cottage and the pretty Florida weather - definitely cooler but quite welcome too.
ReplyDelete- Kate
Hi lovely lady
ReplyDeleteA very happy New year to you
Be always happy & healthy
Good morning! Not sure how I stumbled across your blog but I am soo glad I did! I see that your posts are FULL of comments so I can see this is a popular place to visit and I can certainly see why. I read back through several of your posts...and I going to follow along from now on. Your flowers are soo lovely! But your heart and spirit are even more beautiful! God's best blessings to you today! Debbie
ReplyDeleteLovely pics, FL. You do have so many friends who care and love, as is shown in the number of comments always found here :) Glad you have cool weather. That's such a blessing after the months of heat.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are feeling a bit better, Lorraine - and your gardens are so lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteAs always, your flowers are beautiful. I'm so glad you're feeling better. Hugs, Nancy
ReplyDeleteHow ya doing down there Lorraine?
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful blooms actually growing outdoors in JANUARY !With the cooler weather and tropical looking garden you must really feel like you are living in Paradise.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to read you're feeling better. Blessings to you. ( BTW, do the flowers smell as heavenly as they look ? )