Tulips...

I planted these tulips in the Fall and they literally bloomed like this on Easter morning.  We left for church and they were closed and got home and they were beautiful!  I have been loving the song by Andrew Peterson this season- Rejoice- it resonates with what is going on in my soul.  As the winter is over and flowers climb through the snow- my soul seems to be refreshed by this newness of life that I see all around and I am reminded to "Rejoice."

And when the winter is over
The flowers climb through the snow
The willows weep and the clover bloom
Then all at once you hear a song
That's stronger than the noise

Rejoice

And when the peace turns to danger
The nights are longer than days
And every friend has a stranger's face
Then deep within the dungeon cell
You have to make a choice
Be still and know that the Father
Will hasten down from His throne
He will rejoice over you with song

So set your face against the night
And raise your broken voice

Rejoice