Easy spring fixings

We are finally into spring! The trees are blooming and the flowers are growing. If you have tulips, daffodils or hyacinth, you may already have blooms but most certainly have buds if nothing else. It is a season of rebirth and growth. Doors and windows are flung open to air out the house from the staleness of winter air. We emerge from our homes more and more to enjoy the weather and start working in the yard. It is so nice and one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is not too hot yet.

Have you ever gone for a walk or lain in the backyard and just lost yourself in the beauty of spring? Have you ever walked the path and reveled in God’s glory? Evidence of God is everywhere you look if you can just be still enough to see He is there. The birds take flight. The flowers bloom. Bees produce honey from the pollen. Babies are being born. The trees grow and produce fruit and nuts. From the blades of grass to the clouds in the sky, God’s beautiful creation is evident.

As a child, I would lie in the grass and read books and transport myself to a new world with every page I turned. I still lie in the grass, but these days it is to watch the birds fly by, to listen to the wind in the trees, to smell the fragrance of the fresh blooms on the peach trees. I give thanks for the beauty and blessings around me. If you will allow yourself the opportunity to be still, there is no telling what observations you may make. Sometimes, you see a bird you didn’t expect. Sometimes a brightly colored beetle. Maybe you could catch a glimpse of a deer or a raccoon.

Have you ever just sat and smelled what is around you? The scent of spring is so earthy and fresh. As the plants grow and bloom, the air becomes fragrant with promise and renewal. Soil turns over to welcome new growth. Through it all, there is more moisture in the air as winter has given way to showers and thunderstorms, cleansing the air while nourishing the ground.

More time outdoors means less time for cooking unless you are grilling. This is a season for fresh fruits and vegetables, salads and sandwiches, light dinners that are quick and easy to fix. It’s not hard to spend so much time outside you don’t have much time left for cooking dinner for you and your family. This week’s recipes are easy to put together and don’t take much time to cook either especially if you have leftovers (such as chicken or ground beef) you can use to help make these dishes. Make your list and meet me in the kitchen for just a few minutes to prepare these easy spring fixings!