Thoughts of meditation and healing gardens are on my mind these days; as a couple of good friends are fighting hard battles now.  A healing garden can take many forms; sometimes it is a sunny corner with a bench facing a beautiful view; sometimes it is a shady nook with a lounger that is just steps from the house.  It can be a labyrinth with a winding pathway that encourages meditation and healing thoughts as you slowly walk along it.  For some it is an exuberant explosion of color and bloom that changes seasonally as they watch from their window.  We have done all these and more, every one a personal expression of faith and hope and a place where the cares of the world can be held at bay for just a little while…

Our thoughts are with everyone who is fighting a battle for their health today….