Coming into Tipton from the south. Ted had to have his carotid artery Doppler this morning.
So we were out of the house and at the clinic at 8:00. There was a two hour delay in the start of school this morning , due to the frigid temperatures. It was 6 degrees when we got back to town.
You can see pretty blue skies, The sun was shining and it lifts your spirits. But the bite of this cold air makes you want to stay indoors. Children were sitting in their parents cars waiting at the bus stops.
When we got back home....look, it's that little viola. Still alive after being snowed on and in a wind chill this morning of 20 below zero !!!
What a strong little flower. :):) It makes me smile. I hope my spirit is as strong as this guys. It was nice to be out and about....as long as I wasn't walking in it. LOL.
Let's remember our friends and loved ones today...especially if they are in ill health and need a loving thought or prayer sent their way. XO
I hope your husbands tests are good results, that is a strong little flower, I often found mine peaking out of the snow, it always amazed me, its bitter cold here too!
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie, Ted gets this test every two years...it goes along with his heart clinic tests. He usually does very well, because he exercises and watches his weight. I love this little flower's hardiness. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteYes,there are so many homeless and sick, we do need to think and pray for those. That is one determine little plant!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sylvia. I like to pray for everyone in need and I think we all are . :) This little flower is one fighter. I just smile looking at it. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteThe little viola is amazing! It is SO cold here, I am hibernating. Hope your hubby's tests went well!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I get out when I can or have to...but I think I'll be staying put tomorrow. Thursday is dentist day...yikes. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteIt looks clear and cold...and the cold has dipped all the way to Florida! We were in the 40s when I got out to run some errands this morning. That's COLD for us! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDiane, I never knew the cold went that far.That is cold for all of you. Do you have coats.?? once my granddaughter came home from Tampa without a coat...her mom had to buy her one. LOL. Tomorrow is a snow day for us. I am staying in. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteSusie - Brrrrrr!! Can't believe that little flower is still blooming.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Judy
Judy, I am thinking about planting a bunch of these little violas...so hardy, it's unbelievable. Stay warm there. We are in for some snow. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteBless that little viola, which we call Johnny Jumps Ups!
ReplyDeleteHi Miss, I have heard them called that before. I knew pansies were tough but I am amazed at this little viola. If all our flowers could be crossed with it...they would last a long time. :):) Blessings to you and yours, xoxo,Susie
DeleteThat is one tuff flower! It was cold here today, but we had a high of 15, haven't seen that in a couple of days. The sun helps a lot tho!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I wish I were as tough as this viola. That is one hardy plant. Funny, with these super cold days 30 and 40 will seem like a heat wave. LOL. 60 more days till spring. yippee. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteHope everything goes well with your husbands tests and results. My dearest had 5 bypasses, years ago, a stint , and then a 3 years ago a pacemaker....Yeah for God's healing and medical treatments. He's 78 and ticking like a Timex. PTL.
ReplyDeleteWanda, Glad your hubby is well and still with us. My Teddy has two stints and takes heart meds and gets a yearly check up. His heart dr. wants the carotid arteries checked , I think every two years. It's best to be safe. Blessings to you and your husband. xoxo,Susie
DeletePraying for good results on the tests. I was thinking about you today and all the cold ya'll are having. We got down to 14 last night.. Brrr, winter is here. :( xoxo
ReplyDeleteSusie, I think of you often and am flattered that you think of me. :):) I keep you in my prayers, as I know you have had some medical issues. Oh yes, this cold will make 30 degrees seem so nice now. LOL It's only 60 days till spring. Bless you, love, Susie
DeleteIt's really cold and snowy here right now. I've been a bit under the weather, so I've stayed in. The sun looks good in your pretty photos and I hope we get to see it soon! Hope all is well with your hubby's test. Take care!
ReplyDeleteCheryl, I hate hearing you have been ill. I just get scared whenever I get sick. These cold temperatures are going to make 30 degrees look very good. LOL As cold as it was, I stood on the porch in the sun and said some prayers. Ted get this test done every two years. He gets a yearly heart check up. Thank you for the good wishes. Try to stay warm and get well. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeletePrayers that all stays well for your Teddy Bear!
ReplyDeleteWe can learn a lot of life lessons from your hardy little flower. It LOOKS so fragile and delicate....but looks can be deceiving. It may as well be made of iron to be so strong!!! I like the scripture that says, "Iron has entered into his soul."
That's some serious cold!!! Stay warm and SAFE!!!
Thank you Linda. This is part of Ted's heart healthy check up. The dr. wanted this done every two years. My little viola is so hardy. I can wish to have that strength. Oh these cold days are making me think about spring...60 more days girl. Blessings to you, love you, Susie
DeleteI simply canNOT imagine the temperatures that you have in your area.
ReplyDeleteI pray for those who don't have a warm place to go to on days such as these.
Sending love to you and to those you love,
Jackie
Jackie, Thank you for your sweet comment. We have to keep others in our thoughts and prayers. This cold weather will be making us appreciate the 30 degree temps even more. LOL Blessings to you and yours, xoxo,Susie
DeleteI think that little flower was meant for you, Susie. I can't believe it's still growing strong during the cold snow you're having. It's very cold here this week. I'm ready to turn the heat on during the day. :)
ReplyDeletelove, ~Sheri