Monday, July 12, 2010

A Precious Window Box


Guest Artist: Linda

http://itsy-bits-and-pieces.blogspot.com/


When I first saw this picture of Linda’s on her blog, I hoped that it would be part of our sharing here one day. And she was so kind to let us enjoy it!

The care that she put into planting this window box is in itself a gift to our Creator--it lets Him know that she is thankful for something as wonderful as flowers surrounding her home. It means that she is willing to put the time into something that brings joy to others...and isn’t that what life is all about?

After Hurricane Katrina, my husband and I were renovating a home. We worked so hard for 9 months. Half-way through the renovation, I said, “I don’t want to wait anymore. I need to plant flowers. It will make the children in the neighborhood feel happy that things are getting back to normal.” And so, we planted them.

Sometimes it is the efforts we make with no thought of return that are the most rewarding. You see, Linda planted her window box and had no idea when she did it that so many individuals would be able to enjoy it.

I wonder how many things you will do today with no thought of return that will bring joy to others. When you wipe a tear, listen to a friend, or help a loved one, those are all the small bits of happiness that make life worth living.

I think that is also true in the world of blogging. Sometimes I’ve typed so much my hands ache, and yet, I think to myself, “Oh, I know that person would feel so happy to read a positive comment to brighten her day.” Sometimes one cheerful sentiment on a blog or in person can be just what an individual needs to feel good. In that manner, we can spread the joy and peace that the Lord has placed in our hearts.

In the future, if you ever wonder if something is worth doing, just remember this window box and continue to spread happiness to others.

Hugs,
Cindy

9 comments:

  1. Cindy~ this is such a lovely post! It makes me see even little actions bring unexpected joy...thank you for sharing my little window box in such a special way. Your kindness brightened my day, too!

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  2. Just found your blog- love the windowbox, it does brighten my day. It's been a really rough day for me, just know that I needed to hear this encouragement. God bless you for inspiring...
    Becky C
    Buckets of Burlap

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  3. Oh, the window box is such an inspiration...I think we ALL needed it!!
    Linda, you are such a doll for sharing it with everyone and Becky I'm so happy it was inspiring to you...
    Hugs to you both,
    Cindy

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  4. Linda, the colors in your plants are just so gorgeous. That's what I see first in anything - color. The vibrant greens just shout life and health. And to use the opposite color on the color wheel for the flowers just makes my heart sing. Thanks for sharing this beautiful photo and your beautiful story.

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  5. thanks for the encouragement in your lovely post!

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  6. Oh, it is such an inspiring picture! And Faye, you are right, the colors just jump off the screen, don't they? So beautiful! I love the warmth of a window box too...it just seems to say "Welcome--feel at home!"
    And Peggy, I'm so happy to see you here too...welcome!
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  7. Ps. Yes, I have seen parts of Fireproof. I have done the book too. What you say in your post today is so true. God gave me a cool time of fellowship today with a termite inspector!

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  8. Oh Kim,
    That is so wonderful...we never know when or where we will affect people in a positive way...that is amazing!
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  9. Found your blog over at Linda's. What a great reminder today that nothing we do goes on without purpose. Especially the little things.
    thanks so much!
    Lynn

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