Just in time

We are experiencing a chilly winter in central Alabama this year.  We've already had one significant snow event in December, with another one predicted for later today.  Temperatures continue to be much colder than normal for this part of the world.

In addition to that, I started a new job this fall and the project we are working on has required me to work six days a week.  Between the extreme cold (for us) and long work hours, I haven't been able to spend much time outdoors.

But God has a way of giving us just what we need at just the right time to bring us joy during the challenging times.   This very week, my precious Noble dendrobium orchid burst into bloom.

I've posted about this orchid before.  It amazes me that this orchid seems to thrive under my less-than-expert care.  Seeing its fabulous blooms remind me of my dear friend, Pam, who went to be with the Lord this fall.  She was an orchid expert who had confidence in my ability to care for this plant when she gave it to me several years ago.  When winter is at its worst, cold, wet and generally miserable, these gorgeous blooms grace my home.