Moss Terrarium

I enjoy winter but admit that I miss the sight of green.

I saw one of these on Etsy and decided that I had to try to make one. Our yard has a lot of moss next to trees. So the other weekend I went out and dug around and came up with this! It has been a few weeks and it is still green and looks great as the centerpiece on my dining room table. It is a talisman of spring.

Instructions:

1. Get some small rocks and rinse them with water.
2. Find some moss and gently dig it up--make sure that you leave some moss there to regenerate.
3. Dig some earth up below the moss--this dirt has the right acid blend.
4. Place the rocks into a covered container
5. Cover the rocks with the dirt.
6. Place the moss over the top of the dirt and gently press down. Shape moss as needed to fit into container.

Now the best part--cover and just mist every two to three weeks.

Here is a picture of my Moss Terrarium. I put some snow on it to water it after potting it.

ICE

i LOVE seeing the ice sculptures! My friend Susan and I checked out the sculptures downtown a few weeks ago.

To everyone who's lost someone they love

Last weekend a friend of mine had a potluck at her home where her family and friends gathered. We gathered to talk about our loved ones who have passed away on the anniversary of her parents death. It was a sacred occasion and I felt honored to help her lead it.

We all shared stories and prayed that we may live lives that honor those who have gone on before. Then we wrote on balloons and released them into the sky. It was so peaceful watching them rise.

I still find myself tearing up at inopportune times (I have a fear of tears) as my mind suddenly says goodbye again. My heart hurts but I rejoice in the gift of time that we received.

Paul and I have talked a lot about death and life and I discover more and more how insightful Paul is. I am so thankful to have him by my side as I stumble through my emotions. Even more we relate in that we both lost a man that we loved and that is such a blessing. I remember my Dad talking to me about how he felt that Paul and I were a strong couple. In fact, sometimes I would joke with Paul in that Dad would only want to talk with him.

I have been listening to this song by Third Day, thinking about life and finding peace. The lyrics are (in part):

To everyone who's lost someone they love
Long before it was their time
You feel like the days you had were not enough
when you said goodbye

And to all of the people with burdens and pains
Keeping you back from your life
You believe that there's nothing and there is no one
Who can make it right

There is hope for the helpless
Rest for the weary
Love for the broken heart
There is grace and forgiveness
Mercy and healing
He'll meet you wherever you are
Cry out to Jesus