A Symbol of Loveby Dale Harcombe | More from this Blogger 19 Sep 2008 11:00 PM This morning I was the guest speaker at a ladies breakfast for our church. Mick wisely, I thought, knowing how edgy I can get before a talk, kept pretty much out of my way as he knows I always get nervous before having to do any speaking. Writing comes easy, but public speaking not so much. He kissed me goodbye, assured me it would be fine and I knew he would be praying for me. As I spoke I was aware that he and other friends and family were praying. While I was talking, he was busy in other ways. He put the washing from the linen hamper on and by the time I came home it was hanging on the line, drying in the sunshine. We enjoyed some time together afterwards looking at the orchids in the local orchid show. And even managed to refrain from buying any. I did suggest since he's the gardener in the family, he should buy book about growing orchids in the Shoalhaven. We dropped some fliers into the library about the book launch I'm organizing for GROW - UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS , an anthology of poems and stories by Aussie authors, which I'm one. Then we stopped off and bought a new vacuum cleaner since the last one no longer works. We seem to have a problem with vacuum cleaners. Maybe I don't use them often enough? After lunch I came into my study to write my blogs and then right next to my computer Mick had places a single beautiful red camellia in a vase. . I thought you may as ell enjoy it 'he said. The camellia is one we planted soon after we moved in. At one stage we despaired of it ever flowering, as the other camellias had flowered and this one budded but never seemed to progress further. Yet now, here it is red and full and beautiful and a symbol of his love and support of me in what I do. What a joy and blessing to know that thoughtfulness and love. Any wonder after close on 41 years, he's still the one I love! Please visit these related blogs What's Your Personal Love Myth?Marriage Hint- Flowers Have Meanings Choosing Flowers with the Color Wheel. Learn more about Dale Harcombe  Dale has a passion for books and writing. She writes in various forms, from articles to poetry to fiction for children and adults. Relevantmarriage tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags camellias, flowers, public speaking, symbols of love, vaccum cleaners Discuss this article
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