Our window panes have been streaming

with raindrops for several days.

The swaying  branches of trees

moved by the wind are comforting,

resembling mothers caressing their

young children.

*

Today the weather is overcast

and we cannot see the distant Welsh Hills.

* 

 After days of a howling  gale - force wind

 I can now feed the birds, and at night - time

watch the foxes eating the food prepared for them.

It must have been a hard time

 for many creatures both here and elsewhere.

*

Our gardener Dave  has returned

after recovering from an infection

high up on his right arm.

It was very good to see him again.

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 The trees are no longer swaying in the wind.

It is very cold outside.

Tiny squirrels come down from their trees

to join the birds

in a bread-eating competition !

It is good to see the harmony

in their mutual acceptance.

*

The Welsh Hills have become invisible.

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21st June

 Many days have come and gone

since I last wrote something

for the Monthly Diary.

Today began with warm sunshine

before clouding over.

*

My week in the kitchen has been peaceful,

for which I am grateful.

*

Many years ago

some garden insects

inspired some lovely designs

 which I could not emulate !

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 It is now late afternoon

and walking in the garden

makes one feel

 as though summer has finally come ...

Even the cats seek a shady place

in which to rest.

*

I look forward to cooler days -

let them come soon !

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22nd June

We awoke to the sound of  bird-song

and the glimpse of a hungry fox.

No sooner had I turned my back -

after placing out  food  for both fox and birds -

when the fox emerged from behind the bushes !

It reminded me of Adam and Eve

hiding from God ......

*

Some of our Sisters are now wearing

their summer habits whilst others

are still in their winter clothing ....

I shall soon have to decide which is preferable!

 *

The roses in our garden are beautiful,

even while shedding their petals.

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WISHING YOU EVERY

BLESSING

Now and always.