I was stunned. My amaryllis plant had bloomed, The flowers were dead, and I cut Them off along with the Stem so I could throw the Remains in the garbage. But as the pot sat in the cold garage I noticed a lump erupting under The moss. Within days a new stem was poking Out of the dirt. It's back in front of my window, And I'm excitedly watching it Flower again. How was it possible? I used my resurrected plant for "Show and Tell" at our Small group meeting. We were discussing the topic of Marriage, of how to Revitalize those relationships that Seem beyond hope. I held up my amaryllis and said, "I thought it was dead, but I'm Watering it, and now it's Beautiful once more." It can happen to couples too. If they tend to each other's needs, Pull up the weeds, Grow together instead of apart, They can flourish again. I've seen it happen in my Own family. Now, as I watch my miracle plant Re-bloom, I'm hoping, Praying that a lifeless marriage will Be reborn too. |