Year: 2023

. . . for the things that are seen are temporary, but the things that are not seen are eternal. II Cor. 4:18 On coming to our farm for the summer months, we later learned of the fire on August 8th of horrible destruction to the town of Lahaina, Maui, our beloved home and work area for the last 20 years. Although we live 6 miles from the fire area and our place was safe, we were in a state of grief and helplessness as we sought ways to hear from friends and send financial help. It was impossible, because

The sun grew dim, the earth grew cold, My little flower was gone. Then winter came and a blanket of snow Covered the once green lawn. One day the earth awoke My steps were swift to see The little flower by the garden wall, Would it bloom again for me? Then suddenly before my eyes My breath caught at the wonder, For a vast array of color Filled the wall with blooms asunder. dee russell