Cheryl Kelly (cher12861 on flickr)'s photos with the keyword: Bloom

As I reflect on the past year, trying to blur the imperfections to remove the heaviness from my heart and leave room for only the beautiful in order to start a new year fresh. Wishing for comfort for those who have lost someone, healing for those who have been ill and hugs for those that are lonely or struggling. Wishing you all good things in the New Year.

From tender stem hath sprung! Of Jesse’s lineage coming, As men of old have sung. It came, a flow’ret bright, Amid the cold of winter, When half spent was the night. Isaiah ’twas foretold it, The Rose I have in mind; With Mary we behold it, The virgin mother kind. To show God’s love aright, She bore to men a Savior, When half spent was the night. This Flow’r, whose fragrance tender With sweetness fills the air, Dispels with glorious splendor The darkness everywhere. True man, yet very God, From sin and death He saves us, And lightens every load. www.youtube.com/watch?v=g458-jXkbpU

The symbolism of Hydrangea flowers varies drastically between cultures. In Japan, the flower is associated with heartfelt emotion, understanding and apology. The hydrangea can further symbolize unity and togetherness.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! Waterlilies symbolize pleasure, celebration, hope, rebirth, wellness, and peace. Hoping 2020 brings you all of these things and more.

Wishing my American Friends a very Happy Thanksgiving!