Weeds

I've been looking at the flowerbeds lately.  So sad.  Most of the annuals are dead.  Too much heat, and too little water.  I know, you've already heard that story.  Funny thing is that now the watering issue has been resolved, the weeds are coming back even if the real stuff isn't.  Okay....that last statement is a pretty telling story.  I've been thinking about weeds lately.  Mostly because I've got some pretty hefty ones out there and I need to spend some quiet time with them.  Quiet time??  Well, truth be told, I rather enjoy weeding when the temperature is tolerable.  Say, less than 85 degrees.  It's my time to contemplate and have rather frank discussions with God.

Back to that telling statement!  Who decides what the weeds are, and what the "real" stuff is?  I know there are places around our world that would take exception to some of the things you and I might label weeds. Some my weeds are sustenance for a lot of people. Dandelions for instance.  There are probably things that I would say have some beauty value, that a lot of people would chop down in an instant!  Thistles, for instance.  There is a lot of lovely artwork out there that showcases this prickly plant, but I'm guessing that if you found it on your little plot of land you wouldn't be showcasing it.

I think the same could be said for people.  I have weeds!  I am a weed!  We are all weeds to someone.  Passing judgement on other people is our herbicide.  We have to get rid of the weeds that want to take over our green lawns and beautiful flowerbeds.  Better yet, put down that plastic barrier that keeps weeds from invading in the first place. Trouble is, when it comes to people, how do we choose?  What is our criteria?  I'll bet that among our most prized plant there are dead blossoms or maybe even some leaf rot.  The most beautiful plants are those we prune regularly.  Most of all, I really think that all we weeds have beauty.  We're just under appreciated!  Maybe I can put off that weeding for a little while longer.

Blessings of:
-quality time with Hubby
-Reliable vehicles
-A clean house and the Laundry caught up!  Yipppeee!