It’s that time of year when the Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom. My husband and I bought our house in the middle of winter. Imagine our surprise when Spring came and we realized the trees in our yard are Yoshino Cherry Trees! Our hearts were overcome by their beauty and the blessing of this gift! When the wind blows, the petals fall down like snow. Walking through these Cherry Trees makes you feel like you live in a fantasy world of incredible beauty.

The beauty that God gives us in nature is what ultimately inspires me to paint. Life can be full of hardships and troubles, but God’s beauty in nature remains. I have found through times of suffering, to catch joy in the beauty of the flowers and the songs of the birds. It is amazing what God’s beauty can do to one’s soul in the time of need. I love to go to Jesus in my pain and drink deep from the well of His glorious creation! No matter my circumstances in life, there is always a beautiful beach to see, a sunset to admire, and a flower to smell. This is why I paint. Comfort. God’s beautiful creation is our comfort and our gift in the midsts of life’s trials.

And so every Spring the Cherry Trees bloom in my front yard, and it’s just another of many reminders of how much God loves us!