Gratitude Day #12
I haven't written a gratitude post in quite a while. Now that it is summer vacation, hopefully I will find more time to blog. We are actually three weeks into summer vacation, but the first week was devoted to helping my sister move. I'm not sure what happened to the second week. I have been spending a lot of time working in my yard. I am way behind on weeding and planting my garden, but I will get there.
I also started volunteering in Horticulture at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. I have helped with some events and classes. This summer I am helping to maintain the Ruan Alee Walkway. Each Wednesday morning I am spending two hours weeding and working on the flower beds. These first few weeks that also involves deadheading the irises.
This morning was cool and cloudy. We are there before the garden opens, so it is peaceful. It is hard physical work, but I enjoy the beauty that surrounds me.
I love the beauty of the gardens, the river, and view of the downtown Des Moines skyline.
Another bonus is walking through the water garden. I love all the water lilies. If you go, however, please don't throw money in there. It isn't helpful.
- I am grateful for having the time and freedom to do something completely different during the summer.
- I am grateful for the opportunity to spend time in a beautiful place.
- I am thankful for another chance to learn new things.
