Welcome to April!

Welcome to April!

A season of growth,

Of budding trees and colors coming into focus,

Of rain showering the earth with cleansing nourishment,

Perhaps feeling overwhelming at times.

But at last we breathe in the warming air of spring

And are reminded to watch and listen carefully,

For growth is subtle and beautiful.

Welcome to April!

A season of hope.

Reflecting on all we have endured over the past months and years, 

We are strong and grateful.

We wait and work in hope, knowing that seeds sprout and bloom in their own time.

They’re not in a hurry and that’s okay.

Perhaps this process reminds us to pause, breathe, and enjoy the beauty in this moment,

Trusting the soil, rain, and sunshine to do their work.