Seedlings

Earlier this week, I had a dream, in the dream I was pouring water into a pot of dirt. It must have been a glass pot as I could see below the surface of the soil. In awe, I watched, fascinated by the germination process unfolding before my eyes. First, the seeds absorbed the water. Tiny seedlings emerged from dry, wrinkled seeds. The seed coats burst open and seedlings emerged, unfurling and pushing to break through the soil; stretching toward the light.

I forgot about that dream until I was pondering past seasons of work in CHLOE, Inc. Memories of dormant seasons came to mind. I recall those periods being most bewildering. When it seemed we were not growing, my commitment was strong to remain available, faithful, and bold.

" Some seeds need special treatment or conditions of light, temperature, moisture, etc. to germinate. Seed dormancy is very complex, but it protects that living plant material until conditions are right for it to emerge and grow."*

Today, exactly one year after the vision for Chloe's Place began to emerge; I better understand the value of dormant seasons. I believe that our vision was held by special conditions, waiting for the right time to emerge and grow.

The plans for Chloe's place are bursting with life! We are emerging strong and growing well.


*WSU Extension