May 1-12 2023

The annual WILD BELL FESTIVAL is May 1-12 or so. One of the most spectacular spring wildflowers on the planet is the wild bluebells on display at Ironwood along the Root River. I call them the 10th wonder of the world.

Photo 2 – This is a photo of our girls in about 2007. Our tradition was to go to the bluebell patch and pick a handful of flowers. This year they thought they were very tasty.

Photo 3 – May 1 caught me off guard with an unannounced early arrival of the dandelion. This photo explains the saying, “BLOOM where you are PLANTED”. The photo in one way or another, is the story of all of us whose only mission is to BLOOM (fulfill our purpose). Some unlucky seed lands on the ground soon to be rolled over with a 20-ton roller making a great parking lot of asphalt. All of you are the blessed and fortunate ones, like me, where we landed; because out of nowhere appeared a crack right above us. Just when we thought life was over like the dandelion, above us light showed up. WOW! Miracles Happen.

After all, the dandelion had a mission to bloom and show that shiny bright yellow face. OK, how about you? Whatever challenges you are facing today, maybe this photo and story will bring you encouragement and inspiration.

A reminder that you are not here by accident but you are in the world ordained by God with a purpose. So, God will give you TODAY all you need to shine. The world needs your light so let it SHINE.

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16