I have been absolutely thrilled with the Hybiscus I bought back in June. I think they are one of the most beautiful plants on earth and I love how they flower for only one day. Their beauty is exquisite yet shortlived. I have girlfriends at my church who have these plants and have amazing stories of the days when their hybiscuses have bloomed and how it's coincided with other amazing events in their lives such as a flower blooming on the day of a friends birth, or someone's death etc. I knew I wanted one when I heard about how much care they take and the special blooms. Back in April when Joel went to Colombia, a dear friend of mine Monica (whose husband was a part of the 6 person team that had left as well) found that the morning after they had left she had SIX blooms on her hybiscus. Amazing isn't it?
This past week I had a wonderful surprise of 2 beautiful blooms. I was so excited since it's not the season for Hybiscus to bloom. If anyone knows much about me they know I'm not so good at keeping up with my plants and gardens. Honestly I can't be bothered with all of the other things going on in my life. I put a lot of extra effort into my hybiscus. I try to stay on top of watering, I even fertilized it back in June, I spritz it once in a while with water because it likes the humidity. You could say my hybiscus is somewhat of a 4th child. I get a little worried thinking of who will water my plant and feed the fish while I'm away, but hopefully if I leave a note Joel can remember for me :)
So what was the significance of the two blooms that day you ask? I like to think that they represented Joel and I. It's amazing how the idea of a time apart can draw people together. I have been appreciating every moment I spend with Joel. Last night as he was falling asleep I was looking at his face and telling him how much I would miss him. I couldn't stop a few tears from falling at the idea of saying goodbye (even if it is only for 8 days). I am so grateful to God that Joel and I have such an incredible relationship. Don't get me wrong, we have our moments like any other couple, but in the end we have a great time together, we laugh together and we're so much in love. Not bad after 7 years eh?
Back to the fish :)... I surprised the kids and came home with another fish last night after ballet. A white fish with red spots on it's tail. The kids call her Pearl. Nemo has been a ruthless little stinker to the newcomer. I should have expected it I guess, but I really thought he would enjoy having some company. This is the end of her first full day with Nemo (no, I have no idea what sex the fish actually are), and Nemo is still chasing and nipping at her. Maybe he's got a crush on her but I think he's just trying go defend his territory. The sign said that the two types of fish get along and that they are 'gentle fish', not my Nemo! Hopefully he'll get used to Pearl and he'll start to enjoy her company.
Well, I should sign off. I haven't been sleeping real well. In three nights I'll be in Toronto for the Doula conference which I'm really looking forward to! It's been a while since I've been in the delivery room (5 months to be exact). I have a client due Dec. 24, one due Jan 10 and another possible client in March. Looks like it could be another busy winter (last year I had a birth every month from January to June). I love it though, I'm looking forward to getting back to it.
Talk later,
Mel
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