At last, a small little tomato is growing!!! It's exciting to me to see the 'fruits' starting to appear. I went out to water my little babies this morning and always poke around for any new developments...and I believe I gasped as I saw a tiny little tomato. I ran in to share the joy with the kids, who came out running to check it out.
I know it's all part of the way it is supposed to happen....plant, care, fruit...but I feel so rewarded. I had this little fear in the back of my mind that our tomatoes would not grow or that I would do something wrong and we would lose the plants all together. I can remember several nights of stormy weather or strong winds, getting up in the middle of the night to put my precious pots down on the ground, so they wouldn't blow over. I have dreaded drought like weeks and watered carefully. I didn't want anything to ruin our future bounty of bright red juicy tomatoes.
Today God again reminded me that all is well. It's these little glimmers of hope that show up around me every day that I am so thankful for. Life is very much like growing tomatoes. You plant a small garden (build a life), by selecting the best soil (foundation, partner, home). You carefully entrust your seeds (dreams) and plant them. Storms come, the heat gets turned on (struggles) and you adjust...change up the way you are growing. And just when you get sidetracked or distracted with something else...your dreams start appearing as reality (a tiny little green tomato).
I am feeling this happen to me, as I have been struggling with changes in my life and plans. I kept going, made new dreams and took care of those dreams, plans and hopes. I am now finally starting to see the beginnings of fruit and it inspires me to keep going...maybe plant some more garden varieties!!
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