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Merle's nature blog 2021

Merle's nature blog 2021
Merle ​shares her observations from nature on the circumstances of life in her regular blog entries.

​​Please use the contact page to let us know if there is anything you find particularly helpful or wish to comment on.
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Warm and dry

A gap above the door of Merle's garden shed provides a safe, secure environment for numerous insects to hibernate during the winter. Merle reflects on the ability of these creatures to read the signs of the seasons and respond accordingly - do we have this ability?

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Diamonds in the grass

As Merle looked out at the beautiful scene displayed on her lawn early one morning, she reflected upon the encouragement we can draw from the wonder of nature. 

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End of the road

​Merle shares an important lesson about decluttering her garden.

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Choices

In her latest nature blog entry Merle shares two important lessons she has learnt from her garden this week. 

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Patience/ respect

A blackbird nesting in the woodshed and keeping a watchful eye upon her chicks caused Merle to reflect upon patience, hard work and respect for each other.

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Standing strong

The spring flowers in the tubs on Merle's patio were still standing upright after a night of strong winds and rain, causing Merle to reflect upon how we face challenges in life.

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A lesson for the learning

An overgrown ivy gave Merle's neighbours a problem and taught Merle how important it is not to neglect those things which trip us up. 

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A costly interruption

A video clip of two robins sent by her sister-in-law caused Merle to think about how we should react when things we have been planning and working for are interrupted. 

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Hope

Two early Spring flowers remind Merle of sunny days ahead and the determination and perseverance needed in difficult times.

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An encouraging surprise

A very early flowering narcissus in Merle's garden was an encouraging surprise and reminder of the faith and hope we have in Christ.


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  • Church Community
    • HCC meetings
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    • Our history
    • What is church?
    • HCC Community - Worship songs
  • Teaching
    • Sunday talks
    • Bible study
    • John's Bible Insights >
      • Living at rest
      • Remember the big picture
      • Build on the rock
      • Breaking patterns
      • 'In Christ'
      • A weak conscience
      • When it all goes wrong
      • The practice run
      • Love in human form
    • Halesworth Community News articles
    • John's notebook
    • Tim's notebook
    • Merle's reflections
    • Nature blog
    • Articles
  • Understanding Yourself
    • Understanding Yourself Podcasts
    • Introduction to understanding
    • Understanding temperaments
    • Understanding identity
    • Understanding anxiety
    • Understanding depression
    • Understanding ME/CFS
    • Understanding how to help others
  • Understanding Family
    • Expectant parents
    • New arrivals
    • Understanding children
    • Family life
    • Understanding men
  • Courses
    • Online course
    • Understanding Children course
    • Understanding Yourself courses