there is just something about the smell of fresh mown lawn ... it heralds new birth, hope ... and possibly even summer? ...
today was the 1st cut of the season ... Leo got some energy going this morning and pulled out the riding mower ... he mowed our 3 sections (the front yard, back yard, and "back 40") ... i pulled out the lawn mower and did under the plum trees and sections where the riding mower can’t go ... then i raked a little around the lilac bushes ... it felt wonderful to be outside, doing some regular chores ... shaking off the winter season ... and it felt wonderful to see Leo doing some chores that i had always taken for granted were "his" responsibility ... but all of a sudden, this year, i wondered if he was able to even cut the grass anymore ... well, he showed me! and did a super job ... i am more optimistic this evening ...even tho’ Leo’s not walking very well and resting - he is still happily humming and chatting with me ...
hope is a powerful emotion ... it gets us through the tough times, sad times and even the "scared of the future" times ...
the lawn being cut gave me hope ... it’s the simplest of activities ... yet in certain circumstances where nothing "normal" can be taken for granted anymore ... the mown lawn made me happy and hopeful for the season we are entering ...
"Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord." Psalm 31:24
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