Magnolias

For those of you who have followed me for a while, you might remember these beauties that bloom outside my studio windows every late winter. The color and feel and shape of them is just unbelievable.

Usually I try to photo them alongside my daughter as a way of seeing her change and the blooms stay the same every year. I still hope to do that this year but so far life has gotten a bit in the way.

 

 

Look at those petals?!

 

 

I don't know if you remember but last week I promised everyone another great reveal. I still plan on getting that reveal to you soon! Unfortunately I had to go out of town quite suddenly due to some urgent family health issues. Wish it wasn't happening. Wish I could make it all go away. Wish that instead I was working on another great reveal. But it is not to be so today. Maybe tomorrow. One day at a time they say.

I might write more later. Once we all wrap our heads around what "it" is. 

 

For today, however, I am hoping that Magnolias might make you happy. They are certainly bringing a ray of sunshine to our world. Even if I am not at home to see them right this very moment.

Comments

[Nicola]

Thinking of you x

[Dawn]

The magnolias are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

[Heidi S]

Your magnolia blossoms are beautiful! Thank you for taking a moment to share them with us. Take care and hang in there.

[Jenny]

beautiful magnolia.
thoughts are with you.

[Karen]

Joanna -- thank you for the beautiful pictures -- they did brighten my day. Sending energy and compassion your way to deal with whatever "it" brings. {hugs] Karen

[Linda in aus]

They make me happy, hopefully they are making you happy.

[Judy C in NC]

Isn't Spring wonderful? so full of promise and beauty. Judy C

[Kathie]

Beautiful photos! I'm sorry to hear that you and your family are going through a rough time.

[WendyB]

gorgeous photos.....hope things settle on the health front real soon!
prayers and sugary hugs
Wendy :O) xo

[Amy]

Praying for "it" to be figured out soon.

[Jen]

Beautiful! I just love those bright spring colors...pink, blue, green! Looking forward to some spring colors here!

[Patty]

No magnolias in Arizona so they are a very special eye candy treat!

Thoughts and prayers with you....

[Hildy]

Best wishes for you and your family! Thanks for these beautiful pictures and perhapy there'll be a little bit of fabric in the magnolia shades in your next-next line (just an idea).
Hildy

[Nicole]

Those magnolias are beautiful! :) Thank you for sharing. And we'll be praying that everything will be okay.

[stephanie hall]

JOANNA

May you rest in the warm embrace of the gentle magnolias you so wonderfully share with us. Our prayers and hope are with you.

[Judith]

Hope your beautiful magnolias inspire you to continue to inspire your family. Things we love and those we love give us strength. God bless.

[Jackie]

You, we,
are so lucky to have the beauty of your magnolias to turn to, even in photographs, when life happens in ways so unexpected. Take care.

[Paty Z in Mexico]

Thinking of you and your family. My best wishes..

[Marianne]

Thanks for sharing and best wishes for things to work out for the better.

[sherri]

Beautiful Magnolias. I will be thinking of you and your family--best wishes going your way.

[Sharon W]

so beautiful....

[Grammi C]

The blooms are gorgeous. I love spring. Praying for your family.

[RebT]

Joanna, I pray that the constancy of God's magolia creations reminds you of his love in this unpredictable time.

[Jandy]

Thinking of you, take care.

[Anne Mcclenaghan]

Joanna. I can only say to you what people told me - pray and keep your trust in God. He'll be there and see you thru this. Just go one day at a time. Your family will be in my prayers.

[Toni-anne]

Magnificent blooms, thanks for always seeking to cheer my day. May the Lord lighten the burden of your heart as you cast your cares upon him for he cares for you and your family too. I care for you too, Joanna!

[Linda]

SO BEAUTIFUL+I DID ENJOY SEEING THEM !
SAD THOUGH, THAT THINGS ARE NOT WELL THERE!
LOVE+TRUST+HAVE FAITH IN THE ONE WHO MADE YOU THAT HE WILL HEAL AS ONLY HE CAN DO. LOVE,LINDA

[pam]

Thinking of you! xo

[Carole K]

May God surround your family with love and angels bring comfort to you. There is renewal and promise in those magnolia blossoms. Joanna, you are Loved.

[SandyD]

I hope things start to look up for you soon and my prayers are with you.

[~ Julie ~]

Beautiful flowers! I'm sorry that "it" has come into your life. Sending prayers to you and your family during this time in your life!

[Jennifer]

I hope all gets better with your family. My best wishes! Beautiful flowers, I haven't seen one quite that color. We have southern magnolias in our yard, with the creamy white blooms. Take care!
Jennifer

[Vicki J Papin]

Thank you for sharing, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Vicki

[CARELI]

Asi como el amor de Dios se revela en estas bellas flores, su misericordia y su paz se derramen en bendiciones para Usted y su familia.

Abrazos desde Colombia

CARELI

[Pam]

Dear Joanna and family, Sending you love and a hug! xo Pam in chico

[Sandy A in St. Louis]

Those are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
My thoughts are with you during this tough time.

[janita]

hugs and prayers being sent to heaven for you.
janita

[Marianne Perry]

Lots of prayers for you and your family. Beautiful flowers.

[Brenda]

love and prayers for you and yours.
The magnolias are beautiful!

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Thanks for sharing the pictures of your beautiful magnolias! I hope and pray that the health issues involving your family get better very soon.

[Pat C.]

Prayers are abundant for you and family. Keep the chin up and the faith be with you

[Maria do Carmo Pezzuto]

Muitas orações para você nestes tempos.Magnólias lindas,a cor maravilhosa.Beijos.

[Bari Jo]

These are beautiful pictures! I am sorry to hear that things are hard right now for your family. Thank you for sharing such inspiration even in the midst of what you are going through!

[Sharon]

Keep your spirits up -- this too shall pass. All the best!

[patty Flynn]

Gorgeous--those colors are just begging to speak in fabric!

As many have already said--my thought and good wishes are there for you--Patty

[Jean]

Hang in there, Joanna. I'm sending love and hugs...

[Laura G]

What ever "it" we love you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[Mary Ann]

We will be thinking of you and yours and adding prayers to all yours.

[Donna S.]

Beautiful flowers!! Hope things work out for the best.

[Mary Kay]

Hope things are better soon! Beautiful pictures!