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Variations of frost on our walkway this morning... getting ready for tonight's snow!
"The frost makes a flower, the dew makes a star."
Sylvia Plath
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In spite of the difficulties, stress and sometimes tragedies many of us experienced this past year, some unbelievably good things happened, too. Time spent with family, loved ones, and friends—whether in person or online—was a lifeline to joy. Maybe it took time apart to see how much we really need each other--different experiences, viewpoints, opinions, and everything... More than ever, I'm thankful for those who love us. Here are some other highlights:  Evan recovering with his sidekick, Mac FEBRUARY As some of you know, on February 18th, Evan dislocated his knee several times that day after slipping on some ice that was hidden by snow. He has made incredible progress while still continuing in physical therapy. His knee continues to grow stronger and we're hopeful for a full recovery in 2022. Thank you for your prayers! MAY There's a swamp in our backyard and in May for the last several years Evan has seen turtle egg nests destroyed by scavengers (raccoons, etc.) We've never seen the turtles actually laying their eggs, but this year we did! (There are two laying eggs in the photo below.)   Evan decided he was going try to save the eggs this year. We did some research, and he set about building a 'fortress' to protect them while they incubated.    SEPTEMBER After spending several days getting their protection just right, Evan started calling himself a "turtle farmer"! We read that it takes around 80 days for the eggs to hatch, so around August 14th we started checking the nests several times a day. Evan saw our first hatchling while checking the farm on the evening of Sept. 11 during a torrential storm. We couldn't believe that one was hatching, let alone during the middle of a storm! The next day several more hatched, which is when these photos and videos were taken.   These little guys have an internal drive that propels them to find the water  Just for point of reference, here's an adult (taken during the summer in our backyard) Needless to say, we were thrilled. Evan's hard work really paid off! He has plans to continue the farm next year. NOVEMBER I was honored to be a bridesmaid in my good friend, Quazonia's wedding to Richard Scott in November. We met at church while I lived in Delaware back in the 1990s. It was just awesome to re-connect several days over the course of the month and be part of their special day! So happy for Quazonia and Richard!
Wishing you and your families a wonderful Christmas week and celebration of Jesus' birth. May you experience the wonders of His love! "Our Year In Photos, Part 2" coming soon. :-)
On the eve of our 13th wedding anniversary (Tuesday) Evan found these two baby bunnies near our front walkway! What a precious gift... :-)    The pink rhodos in our yard are blooming now!
What's blooming in your yard?  Evan spotted this beautiful snapping turtle sunning herself in our backyard yesterday Slowly approaching her in video above, didn't want to get too close!  A real beauty! “The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring.”– Bernard Williams  It's always a thrill when our yard is in bloom!  This little fella made an appearance, too!   Stormy Good Friday walk around Swayze Mill Pond, Hope, NJ
 Views this morning in our icy yard  "What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness. "
--John Steinbeck  The remnants of Winter Storm Ezekiel in our backyard. For those nearby, I hope you were safe during the storm! We lost power and internet for about 5 hours, but it was restored by 8 pm... Thank God! Speaking of snow, this photo (below) taken in March from Winter Storm Scott won First Place in the 24th Annual Skylands Scenic Beauty Photo Contest!  |
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