WELCOME TO MONDAY MORNING BLOOMS.
I hope you will enjoy this post, it's not like the other ones. Mr. FGH has just had a 2 day hospital stay for the removal of quite a large kidney stone. So instead of preparing a beautiful January blues floral arrangement, I've spent my time in the ER for a day, going to and from the hospital etc. Praise God he's home and recovering!
I hope you forgive me, I've put together some blue inspiration for us to share instead of making the flowers I planned. And I'm cooking up a storm to get Mr. FGH's strength back, a lot of chicken soup, pasta and other things known to be comforting and healing!
My sweet flower friends Pam, Mary and Shirley are sharing their January flowers as planned, I know you will want to visit them and see all the inspirational beauty they're sharing today! I'll put their links at the bottom of this post, and will see you there later.
It's a scientifically proven fact: flowers boost your mood, improve our mental health and make us happy! I know I've certainly seen the power of flowers here at FrenchGardenHouse. The living room just doesn't seem complete without flowers. Even when I came home alone late at night from the ER {and believe me, I am more than grateful that it wasn't anything super serious!} it was a joy to see a beautiful arrangement of hydrangeas on the table to greet me.
I think the power of flowers is sometimes greatly underestimated. It only takes one small flower to bring joy to our hearts. When I was little, the first crocus pushing through the snow was something my grandparents celebrated. Often with an extra cookie and chocolate for me at tea time! Because spring was on it's way, and those first flowers were so cherished by us.
I don't know about you, but I'm already anxious for sunny spring days. Our potting bench always looks so good with blue flowers early in the spring. I'm planning to buy some beautiful new plants for the garden in the back. Our winter storms have done some damage and there are some "holes" in Mr. FGH's garden plots that I can't wait to shop for.
Do you make garden lists of plants you want to grow and or buy this far ahead? I find it's so encouraging to do this in January.
I hope you have enjoyed A Blue Monday Morning Blooms post, despite the fact that I wasn't able to create a beautiful floral arrangement this time.
Since today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I'm leaving you with his quote:
You can read about the POWER OF FLOWERS Here >
And see my last year's Beat the January Blues post here >
Shirley at Housepitality Designs
and me Lidy at FrenchGardenHouse
A BIENTOT
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44 comments
Thank you Alice! You are right, it feels good to think I’m helping in the healing process.
Praise the Lord that Mr. FGH. Is home recovering from a very painful stone. Sounds like you know the way to his heart and stomach by being in the kitchen cooking up a storm. I’ll guess that it helps you to de-stress too. Doing what you can to help him on his way to good health.
Lidy, I hope your husband feels much better soon. My dad suffered from kidney stones, and I’ll always remember the terrific pain he suffered and the hospital stays.
Your post is sheer delight. I will be pinning away! Love the photos and the quotes.
Take care! I find joy through flowers too.
What a beautiful post! So sorry for the trouble Mr. FGH is having and hope he recovers quickly. You two take care!
Diana
I found these flower arrangements featuring a blue and white theme particularly lovely. Thank you.
Beautiful flowers, quotes and thoughts Lidy! Prayers for your husband and a speedy recovery… I am a firm believer that flowers do have magical powers, and always have them in my house…right now I am enjoying an incredible amaryllis blooming and brightening these cold January days and it makes me smile…Happy Blue Monday!
Lidy, I am so glad Mr. FGH is home and improving with your loving care. Your beautiful review of blue flowers is so lovely. Your wonderful quotes. so artfully presented, are heartwarming! Those sweet pansies are perfect!
We didn’t receive snow, but is a cold and gray day. But thanks to my flower friends, it is a lovely and bright day! Happy Blue Monday!
Hello Lidy,
No apologies necessary, so happy that you have your husband home from the hospital! Your Monday Flower Post is always superb and sets the tone for a wonderful beginning of the week. Sometimes one small bloom can have the same impact as a full arrangement. The details of a single pansy are striking and stunningly beautiful; the color, texture and layering of the petals give the impression of a little face that is a joy to study. These details could be lost in the competition with other blooms. You have reminded me to cut some of these blooms and put them where I can look at them while doing chores; what a wonderful way to spend that time!
Regards,
Barbara
PS…..I wish Mr. FGH a most quick and successful recovery! I know he is in good hands!!!
Good Morning Lidy! I know you are happy to have Mr. FGH home from the hospital recuperating! So glad it wasn’t more serious and he was in good hands with the nursing staff. I didn’t know that the third Monday in January is known as “Blue Monday”! Your blue flower therapy is especially appreciated on this cold, winter morning here. Happy Monday and wishing Mr. FGH a speedy recovery. <3