Surprise! Where did this come from?

I went out to “grandma’s garden” to gather some catnip for Nellie.  And I saw this pansy.  I don’t recall it being there before.  Perhaps Sylvia planted it when I wasn’t looking?  Or maybe I just forgot.  That’s probably the more likely case.

The title for this post is taken from a newsletter from missionary friends that are serving in the middle east.  Here is what they said:

Patience isn’t the ability to wait
but the ability to have a good attitude while waiting.

That tiny snippet is an excellent reminder.  At least it is for me.  Once I make a decision, I’m ready to spring into action.  That’s not always the smartest thing to do.  Fortunately, I have Sylvia to help moderate my impulsiveness.

I missed her today when I met with Paul, our financial adviser.  I’m supposed to tell her that he insists she be present at our next meeting.  I got a bit carried away with word games during our conversation.