One of my favorite memories during the shutdown last spring was this plant, the Christmas cactus. Directions for taking care of this plant usually involve placing a large dark bag over it and moving it to a dark place like a closet. We have never done this and just set it with our other indoor plants. The purpose behind the “closet” approach is that it will allow the plant to bloom. During the shutdown, the pink flowers opened. It bloomed at Christmas and now it is resplendent with pink again.
The pink blooms cause me to pause and pray. Thank you, God, for the flowers in life. When the days seem dark, blooms come along and remind me of the joys. A list of blooms this past week include the following: a friend who hugs when the moments are hard, a note of encouragement when the task seems unsurmountable, and the husband who serves faithfully when no energy is left. More could be listed. The blooms of this plant speak and remind. God is faithful.
A Journey Worth Remembering 