Together We'll Learn (Planting Bulbs)

Planting bulbs

Little hands dig down deep in dirt

Freshly bathed fingernails become crusted with earth

Side by side, we burrow down

My girls and I

Until it is deep enough

The seeds can be planted

Its just the right time

For this soft, fertile soil

Along the way new discoveries are made

Some that leave one at a distance

Heart pounding

At the absurdity of it all

Until courage grows

And that joyful moment of overcoming fear comes to pass

Life at its fullest

Taking on things never before imagined

What excitement ensues at the prospect of flowers the next morning

An explanation is extended

Of patience and time and reward in the waiting

So plant your bulbs, little ones

And learn the lessons of perseverance

Together we'll learn

Side by side

As you and I plant our seeds

Getting dirty in the process

Overcoming fears

Putting our whole self into the planting

And waiting for the day that these seeds grow

And bloom

Filling the world with beauty

Pointing to our King

Together we'll learn, sweet ones

These seeds planted were worth our time, our sacrifice, our love

Until the warm rays of Spring bring our efforts to light

And we count it all joy

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
James 1:2-4