Many years ago I was dating a young man who loved sports. I was thrilled when the baseball season finally ended. All of our dates revolved around what game was on, and when the game should end. As the season was ending, my dreams of long romantic walks, spontaneous dinners and the courtship of the century, filled my mind. I delightfully stated, "Thank God baseball has ended!" to which he replied, "Yup! now basketball season!"

Everything in life has a season. Some longer than others and some seemingly longer than they actually are, (like that baseball season). However, there is always the next season to look forward to. 

Much like the season of baseball, that relationship didn't last, but the valuable lesson of looking forward to what's next did. 

Although the weather is changing outside and our desire for a warm cup of tea, a hot bowl of soup and a warm soft blanket beckons us; we still want the beauty of nature. But the clematis are done blooming, the Hosta plants need cutting back and the garden needs to be put to sleep for the winter. Dormant season is creeping in fast. 

 That's why I love orchids!

Their blooming cycle here in the Northern Hemisphere is during our winters. Perfect! When everything else is dying back, they are thrilling us with a spectacular bloom show. Don't grow impatient, they too have a season, but what a season it is!