Today's Flowers: A Rose from Yesterday

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Here's a rose from last summer. This one did its living in mom and dad's garden. I came across the image when I was searching through some SMS cards for some images I had captured in North Carolina at Christmas. Finding this delicate beauty stopped me in my tracks. Looking it over, I got to thinking how much has changed since last summer. Every beautiful moment passes as swiftly and subtly as a breath.  Life offers no guarantees. All we can do is show up, day after day, and hope for a little love and sunshine and goodness.

Today's Flowers

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  1. I thought it was: show up, tell the truth, not worry about the consequences. And most important is the show up, even for ourselves.

    I am thinking of another, we are not judged by how much we are loved, but rather by how much we love. If we show up with an open heart, we snow up with love...it is our job. And if it was not returned....that is out of our control.

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  2. This bit of delicate pink makes one want to show up. It won't be as long as it has been. You gotta show up daily so you won't miss out on anything.

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  3. I love the old fashioned roses. I think they are more beautiful because they are not so perfectly shaped and they have a fragrance.

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  4. Very pretty rose, so lovely.

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  5. Pretty picture-thoughtful words : )


    (did you see-the coast of NC got snow-lots of snow-like 6 inches)

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  6. how true and there is always beauty to be found in life despite the seasons...

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  7. Such a wise post and a beautiful flower. Thanks Sandy. Have a great week.

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  8. Beautiful and wise sentiments, I agree with you, all we have is our present moment in time without guarantees, but nevertheless with hope.;)
    Lovely flower to match your lovely words...
    xoxo

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  9. Such a delicate one! Wise and very true sentiments as always, Sandy, and as always, just the thought I need to start my day! And I hope your day is as beautiful as your post! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  10. Anonymous10:53 AM

    What a beautiful rose! And I loved your words!

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  11. Yes every day is a blessing and a rosy rose is a rose that's rosy in ones heart repose lol

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  12. A lovely bloom and hue... L

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  13. Word an photo makes for a perfect post my friend.

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  14. Pretty rose and lovely words.

    Have a great week.

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  15. beautiful ROSE!

    My flower contribution, have a great week ahead!

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  16. Mmm...I can smell the glorious fragrance through the monitor...

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  17. Very pretty and yes it can all change in a blink. :(

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  18. Lovely rose, so delicate, really enjoyable.

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  19. So true. Pure and simple like this blossom.

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  20. your words always ring true with what' s on my mind and heart , Sandy.

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  21. Esta cor lilás é linda!

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  22. Gorgeous! Such beautiful words.
    Have a great days ahead.
    xo

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