Skywatch. . . . . . .

Even during bad times keep looking up. . . . . . and raising your eyes

 upward at this time of year can really fill your heart with beauty and hope.

Hope is what we should strive for in all aspects of life.

I truly appreciate how so many of you have written to me, or

commented here, with concern regarding Jasmin's accident. 

This incident has really caused me stress and anxiety. These are

 the times in life when true friends come through and offer support.

I thank those of you who have done that.

Jasmin had started a new job just three weeks ago and was feeling 

really happy about the changes in her young life. No longer having a car is

 going to be a struggle when the rental from the insurance company runs out.
Sadly, a car of that age has a very low book value despite its low mileage and 
good condition (it used to be mine!), and the insurance payment will in no way
enable her to buy another car in such good shape!

However, although worried, she is doing well and hopefully will have no

 long term physical problems from her injuries.

The outcome of this accident could have been so much worse. 

As we all know, and many of you have mentioned, losing a car is nothing when

 compared to losing a life. As one friend said, "be thankful you provided her 

with a sturdy car (Toyota Camry XLE) which probably saved her life, and

 that the airbags deployed".

Today, we've learned the drunk driver does have insurance - he 

is scheduled to appear in court here in two weeks' time.

Soon o'er their heads blithe April airs shall sing;

A thousand wild flowers round them shall unfold;

The green buds glisten in the dews of spring,

And all be vernal rapture as of old.

..........John Keble ~ 1792-1866

 First fig!

 All photos taken in my garden today.

O, how this spring of love resembleth

The uncertain glory of an April day; 

Which now shows all the beauty of the sun,

And by and by a cloud takes all away.

. . . . . William Shakespeare (Two Gentlemen of Verona) 1564-1616

Another weekend here already - how fast the days pass.

April will have perhaps arrived before I get back here.

Enjoy yourselves and stay safe always.