I seem to be on a bit of a flower theme this week … yesterday it was poppies and sunflowers, today it’s roses!
The kids gave me a potted chameleon rose for Christmas, and it finally bloomed a week or so ago.
I’ve loved watching this beautiful display of nature in my very own backyard.
For those not familiar with a chameleon rose, the flowers gradually change colour completely, as they bloom.
My rose started out as a tiny yellow bud (apologies for the blurry photo, that’s what happens when you try to take pics without wearing your reading glasses) …
Before opening to reveal a glorious yellow flower, the petals tipped with just a hint of pink and red …
As it reached full maturity, I couldn’t help but admire the beautiful blend of yellow and scarlet.
But even as it moved past the first – and even second and third blushes – of youth, it was still a spectacular bloom. The yellow faded to a creamy white, but the scarlet pink was more vibrant than ever!
I couldn’t help but draw a parallel to our human life cycle.
Whatever stage of life we may find ourselves at, we can still be gorgeous: as teenagers; as young women; as middle aged mamas; and beyond.
Our lives may take many twists and turns, and don’t necessarily turn out the way we thought they would – and yet …
Even though my chameleon rose looks completely different as it nears the end of its days, it’s still the same flower.
I think there’s something in that for all of us, don’t you?!
Have you ever seen – or grown – a chameleon rose before?
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