I potted up a gifted amaryllis bulb on December 30th. I know I was a little slow getting it out of the box...but it seemed to respond to the light and a bit of water and healthy leaves emerged and grew pretty quickly. But then nothing. Just leaves.
I have been lightly watering it once a week and made sure it was in plenty of light. But I had a feeling that it just wasn't going to bloom....I think that happens sometimes. But I remained patient.
Then just today there it was....a bud emerging up from the center. My patience paid off! We have lift off!
Speaking of patience....I have to tell you a story about Dotty. She and I have never met except once on Zoom...but we've gotten to know each other through email and our our blogs. She loyally comments here on this one and cheers me on through all my joyful puttering. I consider her a friend.
Dotty was one of the recipients of a blue and white joy journal and got hers in the mail a few days ago. But she is treating it like an advent calendar...and only looking at one element a day and reaching out to me with her observations and appreciation.
The first day she just pondered the covers. Today she opened it for the first time and took one thing out of the pocket on the inside cover....and pondered that. As I mentioned a few days ago she requested pockets....so there are lots of things tucked in her journal so this could take a while. It makes me chuckle...but it also warms my heart.
I admire Dotty's patience....and I appreciate her savoring the experience of each element. Lots of thought and love goes into these journals....and I feel like it's coming right back at me as Dotty savors the reveal.
Thank you Dotty!
Oh my gosh! I wasn't expecting to be featured here, especially for my patience hahaha! I like nothing more than opening mail—my modus operandi for most of my life has been to open mail out at the curb immediately after I pull it from my mailbox and not go indoors till I've finished reading!
ReplyDeleteThe approach I'm taking with my TREASURE of a JOY JOURNAL reflects a current need to be very mindful and intentional and gentle in my daily navigation, as an antidote to the agitating chaotic and disturbing circumstances of the administration in the White House. The Joy Journal you made for me has come at a perfect time, bringing with it your kind joyful energy, MaryAnn. I am loving the chance to 'meditate' on one bit of the journal at a time. So grateful, friend!
Now I'm chuckling too....because that is still how I open mail sometimes...as I'm walking in from the box! Totally get your need for mindfulness and intention! It is a good antidote to the chaos! Thanks for the reminder!
DeleteI love that your amaryllis is finally sprouting and look forward to seeing it bloom.
ReplyDeleteI've been under the impression that you and Dottie were long time friends, so it was a surprise to learn that you know each other through your blogs. I kept my blog going for many years and still have some good friends from all over as a result of that. And how wonderful that Dottie is savoring every page of her joy journal!
Thanks Judy! I'm not a huge amaryllis fan....but they are fun to watch. True freaks of nature! I was introduced to Dotty from an artist in MA....and it took off from there. I didn't know you once wrote a blog. Yet another thing in common!
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