Struggle to Bloom

©Joy Dunlap  https://joydunlap.com I didn’t think anything would come from that plant and never really expected it to bloom. But, underneath, hope was there. In front of the rock, right outside our sunporch, more than 25 magnificent fuchsia tulips had blossomed. ...

Seeking Shelter in the Storm

©Joy Dunlap  https://joydunlap.com The rainstorm caught us by surprise.  My friend and I were strolling along in the expansive tourist gardens enjoying our visit together when the rain started with sprinkles and rapidly moved into a downpour. We seemed to be at the...

Joy in the Brokenness

©Joy Dunlap  https://joydunlap.com The crashing noise caused me to rush out of the laundry room into the breakfast nook. My husband had already picked up the pieces and put them on the table. The heart-shaped, pottery “Joy” ornament lay broken into shards with a tiny...

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