Settling

As we settle into winter hibernation the world around us also seems to be settling into its new normal. While things in the country are now quite similar to before, we caught the train to the city this week where life is still very different - empty trains, empty streets, closed shops. It's sad to see or vibrant beautiful city so subdued.

At Rose Orchard Haus  Cosy inside, our mornings are moody with swirling mist which eventually pools into the valley leaving us with a bright sunny day ending in a lovely sunset. Each day I have been watching the setting sun which today has reached its furtherest point north and tomorrow will began its slow passage back towards the south.

At Burnbrae Winter's damp is making itself felt but small spots of delight are appearing with the camellias beginning to flower.

From the hymn Great is Thy Faithfulness

Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,

Sun, moon and stars with their courses above

Join with all nature in manifold witness

To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. 

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Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow.