by Richelle Hecker

When our hearts lead us astray.

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Spring has sprung! Not really though. My heart simply wants this to be true. The calendar tells me that the first day of spring has come and gone, therefore, we ought to be able to begin prepping our gardens for planting. However, we live in Colorado, so no real planting can safely happen until after Mother’s Day. Some days look like spring with the warm sun shining and spring foliage peeking up out of the ground, but looks here are deceptive. We can still expect surprise snowfalls and freezing weather.

These tulips are just emerging in my front garden. Each year they begin their ascent to glory only to be destroyed before they reach their prime. Usually a few day freezes knocks them out. If they survive the frost then the bunnies nibble them back down to nubs. Unfortunately these flowers haven’t bloomed in very long time. I don’t even remember what color they are. Every year the sight of greenery gives me hope for beautiful, early flowers decorating my garden and every year I find that I am deceived.