Life with Lupus

[Tiras]

Barnclown gave me the name Barefoot Gardener, due to the fact I have had to go barefoot 100% of the time for 2 plus years due to Lupus skin issues. Yes, in winter, summer, spring, & fall.

so I though I would post a photo of the flowers we have blooming here at our house. These are daffodils and they are the first flowers to bloom. When we see these we know spring is close!

I hope this photo will put a smile on someone’s face, maybe make them forget about their pain and troubles, even if for only a few fleeting seconds.

[honeybug]

Gorgeous Tiras.

Sorry about your suffering.

I said a special prayer for you.

Take care. Again thanks for sharing your beautiful daffodils.

EJ xx

[Tiras in reply to honeybug]

Thank You!♥️😊

Pray without ceasing!🙏🙏🙏

[honeybug in reply to Tiras]

You’re so welcome.

Yes I definitely pray without ceasing. The wonders and marvels of prayer.

Take care Tiras.

xx

[KeepingUpBeat]

That's so lovely Tiras. I love watching the first shoots of spring, that's what I have been doing all week...Looking in people's front gardens. Yes, your post brought a smile to my face to kick start the weekend. Have a good one.

[Tiras in reply to KeepingUpBeat]

Thank you! Yes the flowers are coming out! I’m glad I got you to smile, helping and uplifting each other is what it is all about!😊♥️

[Lili18]

Hi Tiras,

I am so sorry for your sorrows. Thank you for the beautiful picture.

Sending you soft hugs

[Tiras in reply to Lili18]

Thank you! And you are welcome!♥️😊

[Peppytea]

I love seeing the daffies come out - always makes me smile and think Spring is near.

Thanks for sharing Toras 💖🌟

[Tiras in reply to Peppytea]

Yes, spring is coming, just when I don’t know, we are forecast for some cold temps Monday night!

[Lupiknits]

Thank you Tiras. We’ve had an unusually mild February which has even brought some trees into blossom, but I’ve yet to see a daffodil. Lovely photo. Thank you x

[Tiras in reply to Lupiknits]

You are welcome, yes our temperature here in Alabama in the Deep South of the U.S.A. Have been mild thus far. However, forecast calls for us to be around 19 degrees Fahrenheit Monday night!

[Krazykat26]

Thank u for the flowers!! I've a couple flowering in my garden..more to come tho..your daffs are thriving..n yellow is the cheeriest colour to see xx

[Tiras in reply to Krazykat26]

Thank you! Yes, they are coming out, however, our temperature is to do back down to 19 degrees Fahrenheit Monday night. We still have some cold weather to go through. The daffodils tell us spring is close!😊♥️

[DRunnerchick]

Beautiful Tiras!

We have had snow twice this week where I live so these are such a welcome reminder that spring is really on the way 😀! I’m ready for the change in season. Prayers for the ability for shiny shoes for spring for you!

D🏃🏽‍♀️

[KayHimm]

The daffodils did put a smile on my face and when I saw that were from Alabama, I knew it was the red soil that made them so pretty. I visited my grandparents’ farm in Alabama often and know the beauty of the hills as well as the sweetness of the peaches. I hope your garden continues to bring you joy. And hoping for better health for you. K

[Tiras in reply to KayHimm]

Than you! Apparently, you know exactly where I live! You described the land scape to a T. Red clay and the rolling hills!

The rain is going to have to stop in order for us to get our gardens started!

What area was it is your grandparents farm.? What state are you in now?

I hoping all is well with you!😊♥️

[KayHimm in reply to Tiras]

My grandparents lived near Hayden, about forty-five minutes from Birmingham. Is that close to you? I live in New York City where my natures walks are to Central Park. 🌼🌿🐾

[Tiras in reply to KayHimm]

Well, it’s not extremely far, Hayden is probably 80 miles from me? I live on the East Central side of Alabama on lake Wedowee. I am 20 miles from the Georgia State line. Look at a map, follow interstate 20 east to hwy 431 go south to Wedowee. Our town is so small, we actually do not have any traffic lights!

I love it out in the country like this. I can have the boat in the water fishing in less than 15 minuets! I don’t live right on the lake, I’m a few miles away.

[Tiras in reply to Tiras]

Oh, in our little town we have traffic jams twice a year.

1- homecoming parade

2- Christmas Parade

That is the 100% truth!😂😂

[KayHimm in reply to Tiras]

Sounds wonderful! My grandfather felt the same way, I am sure. Just put him out on his pond to fish, and he was content. I just loved to eat what he caught — fried, of course, with okra and all the other fresh vegetables.

[Tiras in reply to KayHimm]

Oh, yes absolutely, fried fish is great! We do grow a lot of our vegetables, I use to love to hunt, but, unfortunately now with medical issues I can’t get up and down these Rolling hills. ( I would be the one rolling 😂). However my sons and brother in law does. We put fresh deer in the freezer every year. I put over 160 pound of ground deer in the freezer this year, not counting steaks, roast, etc. I put fish in the freezer out of the lake. we have 18 Chickens so, we never buy eggs. We try to eat as natural as

Don’t get me wrong, I will not pass up steak and lobster from a restaurant, I’m not totally off the grid😂

[milkwoman]

Hellooooooo Tiras! 😊

It is currently snowing here in Northeast Massachusetts (for the second time this week!) so seeing green grass, pretty flowers and you at peace amongst it all most certainly puts a smile on my face! Please send some Spring our way!

Enjoy your lovely flowers!

~Hugs~

[Tiras in reply to milkwoman]

I got it on order, it is being packed and UPS will have a big box of spring there in a few days!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I hope you are doing well?

[milkwoman in reply to Tiras]

Yay - you are the best!! Thank you!

As you know, “well” is a relative term. I have good days and not so good ones. But I’m still here to fight the fight. 😊

[Tiras in reply to milkwoman]

I understand, cause I’m right there with you!

[Wendy39]

Great photo! We live in Wales and the daffodil is the nations flower. We have planted a lot in our garden over the years and they are out now too. They look glorious and like you say a sign that winter is behind us and spring is on the way, although our seasons aren’t as predictable as they used to be and I’m sure we’ll see a few more cold spells yet. Wendy x

[Tiras in reply to Wendy39]

I understand! Saturday it was almost 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Today the high was 39 degrees Fahrenheit. It is forecast for us to be at 19 in the morning! Feels extremely cold here! I am in Alabama, in the Deep South of the U.S.A.

Usually 30 degrees is cold for us!