Monsoon sights-7

When a plant displays an array of green hues, it creates a  breathtaking sight! More so if it adds other blending shades  to its colour!

That is why Wordsworth referred to colours of our life! Our life is created for  graces of colourfulness!

M.C.Mathew(text and photo)

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The flower blossom is larger than the plant itself! From a distance the plant is hardly visible!

Our life's mission  is all about fruit bearing! In a greeting card that arrived last week, the text was this:' God wants you to overflow with His blessings so that you can be a blessing to the people around you'( Joel Osteen).

M.C.Mathew(text and photo)

Monsoon sights-5

This is a wild variety of croton plant which grows on its own and need no attention even during dry season. Its brilliant colours remain through all seasons. It protects itself in the summer by dropping its leaves partially and revives back to its full life even with the first rain. Obviously its roots might be  spreading out to places where it can draw its moisture from !  Its capacity to adapt is remarkable.

We too are gifted with the capacity of residence! It is portrayed in the life and mission of Jesus of Nazareth. The father in the story of the prodigal son displayed it most! Let us grow in grace to be patient and generous at al times!

M.C.Mathew(text and photo)

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This was my mother's favourite plant! She had planted them all around the front yard and we have scattered them even more in the garden. This orchid variety is easy to grow and can stand even adverse heater conditions! But whether it is summer or winter or monsoon the colour remains almost the same. 

As humans we go through different moods...but we are called to be joyful all the time because we are blessed with the 'joy that passes all understanding'!

M.C.Mathew(text and photo)

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I do not remember of having seen this type of Mushroom anywhere! They remained like for three days and faded away! A sight that capture your attention because of its rarity!

Nature has concealed  many surprises in the soil. Our environment is rich and bountiful because it is the Creator's handiwork!

M.C.Mathew( text and photo)

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The Anturium plants at our cottage date back to 1980, when my father collected their shoots from a family friend and planted them around the house.  Some grow in the ground and others in pots where  he planted. So the plants have a history of 25 years.

Every time I watch them I am reminded of the care my father took in tending these plants. These plants are slightly temperamental, because they require a right proportion of moisture, shade, sunlight, humidity and manure. The flowers appear through the year if this proportion is maintained. We are still experimenting with this proportion. 

For a surprise, we have some flowers all the time during the last six months!

Does it not tell us about the value of caring even when immediate benefits are not visible!

M.C.Mathew(text and photo)

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Sights in the garden of our cottage- Lilies in full bloom. Anna have tendered these plants for over 15 years. We have had these plants bloom twice a year over these years.

My only regret is that Anna was not here to see these flowers herself as she was away in Ludhiana with Ethan, Amy and Arpit. Anna was back this week after a most fulfilling experience. These flowers remind us the story of our life at Vellore, Pondicherry and now here!

I return to post my reflections in the blog after a break of a month- during this season of monsoon, I have had erratic internet connection! I hope it would be better form now on!

M.C.Mathew(text and photo)