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Charles R. Jarvis's avatar

Thanks for sharing this, Laurie. God is with us, and the beauty he brings to our lives should never be taken for granted. It should be savored and enjoyed.

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Janet Marten's avatar

Here in Toledo they call that flower The Rose of Sharon. But it can go by Hibiscus also evidently.

I'll try to send you something I found on the biblical meaning that is kind of showing the Father's sense of humor maybe since you ran right into it. 😁.

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Laurie Nichols's avatar

Thanks Janet!

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Pastor Sierra Ward's avatar

I am feeling this! Maybe a mid life crisis is also just a time to finally come to terms? I’m so sorry to hear about losing your mom like this, how difficult! Thanks for sharing 💛

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Laurie Nichols's avatar

Thanks for the thoughts, Sierra. Yes wondering what comes to terms looks like… how do we make it hopeful and life-giving instead of more of a resignation?

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Pastor Sierra Ward's avatar

In my life it’s been about letting God prune me…. This is hard but letting go of the dead parts so i can grow and be shaped by the Master Gardner. I think prune might be my word of next year.

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