Always changing!

 

We can always count on things changing. We might hope that everything will get better as the years go by and some things do. But one thing for sure, be prepared for things to change.

I like the change in seasons. Even though I complain about the heat and humidity, I love the long summer days and bright Florida sunshine. I even like the pop up rain showers we have at this time of year.

Rain showers bring flowers! 

There's always something blooming here, year round. And these Virginia Creeper leaves were even colorful.

Oh and speaking of changes. We lost a big beautiful tree in our neighborhood this week. 

The view from my front door.

I'll share some mosaics! 

My friend needed a spot to put down her cup of tea! lol

But you know what? We stood outside with our neighbors and watched in wonder at the great job the tree crew did and our friends talked about what kind of tree they want to plant to replace it. So it's all good!

Do you see the one yellow flower in the forest?

Look closely....there's only one!

Hope you see the silver lining in every cloud...well, in most of them anyway! Life goes on!

I'm joining Angie for Mosaic Monday HERE . 

Also I like Thursdays HERE.   

The Majestic Live Oak Tree

 

When we first moved into this house in Florida, the real estate agent told us that the Live Oak Tree on the other side of the golf course was the largest in this community. It was beautiful. The azaleas that ringed it were in full bloom.

And it was in the view out my kitchen window.

Another year with the azaleas in bloom.

But over the years, it started dying out. I don't know why. It was very old. But of course no one wants to lose such a thing of beauty. 

But it was time. And yesterday we watched it being taken down. I ran in and out the back door taking photos. So I'll just show them in the order I took them and share it with you.

Changes aren't easy, are they. 

And even though it made me sad at the time, my husband and I both looked out and realized it was still a beautiful view. So life goes on.

I had the camera 'at the ready' when we spotted this Giant Katydid on the front screen of our garage door. It was over 4 inches long and looked a little like a big green leaf!

They are neat, aren't they? A website with some good info is HERE. And hubby was able to release it...no harm done.

Have you had a good week? I'm thankful for resilience. 

2020 What a year this has been!

I’m joining Thankful Thursdays and

I like Thursdays HERE too!