Following an angel lead paid off not only in timing but also price. On our way to a major garden center for flowers, inspiration came to stop by Ace Hardware first. (A mom and pop store.) Their flowers are usually outside on shelves by the front entrance. Timing was perfect. A new flat of red azaleas, and several hanging baskets were soon loaded into our car, far cheaper than at Lowes, our next stop. In search of yellow marigolds, and white vincas we were at the right place at the right time there, too. An employee was just marking the marigolds down 75 percent...and I got my pick.
When potting the red geraniums, I had an aha moment! I found out the geraniums were called Cardinal. "When a departed love one draws near, a cardinal appears." Usually, the cardinal is a red bird, but in this instance, I had happy thoughts of my sweet mom who enjoyed geraniums as much as I do. It felt like a smile from heaven in a soggy garden. Ringo 2000 Cardinal, on the plastic marker, was a clear sign to drum in springtime. These spontaneous little touches of love warm the heart with a deeper understanding that our loved ones may be out of sight but not out of touch. Love is eternal.
I looked up the symbolism of geranium. New happiness and vitality; take advantage of new opportunities. Are we hesitating? Now is time to act. To march to the "drumming" of a new rhythm. Remember you are never alone. God has given his angels charge over you. The best is yet to be.
Love and peace,
Rae Karen
ref: Nature-Speak, Ted Andrews
