MAY MUSINGS

"January, February and March are like prison walls to the spirit;

April comes as a window opened, admitting sunlight and a patch of blue sky: then

May bursts, the rainbow of the months, sent as a sign - a promise of fruition"

The National Magazine  May 1899

The rainbow stretched in a double arc for many minutes and then the colours deepened to moments of awe to many Kelowna residents. It was exciting to share this with our daughter and two grandgirls. A perfect time to talk about the rainbow as a promise.

After the great flood in Noah's day, which only he, his family and 2 of every living creature survived in the ark, God made a powerful covenant with Noah saying:

" From now on, whenever a cloud rise over the earth and a rainbow appears in the sky, I (God) will remember My covenant - My promise I have made between Me and all living creatures, no waters will ever again turn onto a flood powerful enough to destroy all living creatures.

Look for the rainbow and remember My promise"

As my first quote suggested, one's spirit may have felt trapped in the cold months.  We were now entering a second year of the Covid virus which was markedly having an increased isolating effect on the peoples of the world. But then came the vaccine which brought signs of hope. And now we are in May and many are receiving the second dose of vaccine.

Wally and I took walks all through the winter months but as spring arrived and days were so much brighter I  think we walked with lighter steps.

1000 piece puzzles were ongoing since November and now in May we finished this beautiful rainbow of tulips in Holland. This image helped us be at peace about a river cruise starting in Amsterdam that was planned for June 2021 had to be cancelled because of the pandemic. I am not in a hurry to break the puzzle into pieces and return them to a dark box and not planning any big vacations.

After the May long weekend is my usual time to plant
flowers beds and a dozen pots and a few herbs.

Always happy when birds pose for a photo

A Day Trip to Gardom Lake Bible Camp

This camp holds 50 years of fond memories for us and it has been amazing to have watched the developments over the years. So many memories for our children and grandchildren as well. We walked through the renovated lodge amd were awed at the 'state of the art' kitchen and so much more. God has been at work here through many paid and volunteer positions, and we pray that the sounds of children's laughter and singing will be heard soon as Covid restrictions are lifting.

The pirate boat is anchored for now

 with hopes of small overnight children's camps this summer.

Mama duck was parading her downy ducklings up and down a wharf and then they all jumped into the lake to frolic with each other. So entertaining.

We usually find the Western Painted Turtles up in the pond where they were again, but these were enjoying the sunshine on a log at the lake.

Walking through the forest there is the scent of cedar, the sound of silence,

 and the sightings of wild flowers.

 

Rutland Senior Secondary Graduation

Our two oldest grandsons Mark and Kaden, who are cousins, graduate from High School this year. Their dads also graduated from this school in the early 1990's which made it a little extra special. Covid protocol made the ceremony very different with limited people in the gym at one time. We waited outdoors to congratulate them together with their families.

We love this two handsome grandsons and cheered them on for

 the next chapter of their lives.

These meanderings of May musings has ended.