Tomato Update

Last night I went out to water my tomato plants. The tomato plant with the regular size tomatoes (hereinafter called the “big plant”) has seven – that’s right! – SEVEN tomatoes on it. The grape tomato plant (the “little plant” – even though it is already taller than the “big plant”) has two tiny tomatoes on it. I’m so excited! My mouth is already watering for that first mater sammich…

It is amazing what the correct information and tools can do. A few short weeks ago, I would have told you that I couldn’t grow anything. Today, I’m cautiously optimistic that I will soon be eating tomatoes – from plants that I have nurtured and grown, with special thanks to the friend who supplied me with the plants, the containers, the tools, and most of all the knowledge to make it happen.

I must admit, when it comes to my tomatoes, I’m a little kid at heart. I examine them every day (OK, sometimes more than once a day). I look for new growth and new flowers, and especially new tomatoes! I carefully count them every day, hoping there will be more. It makes me wonder if God, who is the Ultimate Gardener, examines me that closely every day – looking for new growth and fruit in my life. Does He see that crop He wants to see? Is there new growth?

Making the changes in my diet has paid off, as well. I feel like I’m back on track – making progress every day. My Zumba DVD’s should arrive by the end of the week, and I look forward to adding that to my daily routine.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.” (Galatians 5:22-26, NIV)