Seeing sunshine stirs me. The Winter has been dreary and suddenly I am thinking of crocuses and things that grow.

My tall amaryllis who I named Maris put on quite a show over Christmas with five buds that burst into candy canes.

I took daily pictures and asked people to guess how prolific she would be.

My other amaryllis who was dubbed Phyllis is just opening her first bloom.

Today’s post is called shine because a friend posted about choosing a word of the year.

She had chosen shine based on a sermon about light that our pastor gave. I enjoyed rereading it. What a treasure to be able to read his words!

The quiz revealed my word as transform but I’m choosing believe. Need a little faith.Need strength.

I had decorated the window seat at Christmas with the theme of believe. Amazing things happened at Christmas.

A search for shirts came up with Big Foot, aliens and Christmas. Time to get down to the basics.

I believe in the sun even when it isn’t shining. I believe in God even when He is silent.

So shine sunshine and give us hope. Shine on all!