Monday, April 4, 2016

Spring


Spring in Northern Ontario is a mysterious thing.
A week before this, the crocuses were free of snow and blooming nicely.
We'll see what happens next!

We've got some serious medical issues with a few family members taking up a lot of our time and energy right now, so I may not be out and about as often as I'd like.

At times like this, I'm glad I write romance - all HEAs are very welcome right now! :)

How's spring treating you so far?

34 comments:

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Prayers for your family! Focus on them.

Elizabeth Spann Craig said...

Sorry to hear about your family members. Sending good wishes your way!

Crocuses are so hardy--I'm thinking they'll come through the snow just fine. :)

Natalie Aguirre said...

Sorry about your family challenges. I hope things work out for them. Spring is starting a little cold here, but winter was so good I can't complain.

L. Diane Wolfe said...

So sorry to hear about your family.

Mason Canyon said...

Hugs and prayers for you and your family members. When the buttercups show their heads around here it means we'll probably have at least a dusting of snow. Love the crocuses.

Misha Gerrick said...

Thrilled to see spring is starting there, because it means our hot summer is almost over. ;-)

Praying for you and your family.

DEZMOND said...

Meanwhile, it's 30*C here!
Sorry to hear about sick family members!

Jemi Fraser said...

I will! Thanks so much :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks Elizabeth! Crocuses are so strong, I think you're right :)

Jemi Fraser said...

We had a good winter too - this is only a minor setback :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Thank you! There's always at least a little bit of snow after the blooms :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks Misha!
It's amazing how we're always looking forward to the next season - no matter what it is :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Wow! 30 degrees is crazy high - we're -15*C right now including wind chill :)

JeffO said...

My best to you and your family, and here's hoping for quick and happy resolutions to the difficulties.

Plows going up my street as I type this, and it's zero--ZERO!!!--Fahrenheit right now. (makes sound like Lurch from "The Addams Family")

Jemi Fraser said...

Love the Addams Family!! :)
We're apparently getting dumped on tonight - I want spring back :)

Leslie S. Rose said...

Hugs for your family. Those flowers are gorgeous. I want a yard full of them.

Laurel Garver said...

Sorry to hear you're entering a stressful period. Hugs to you and wishes for some HEAs of your own. :-)

Romance Book Haven said...

Hugs Jemi. Hope your family member recovers fast from the medical trouble.

Kelly Steel said...

Prayers for your family.

Michelle Wallace said...

Sorry to read about the medical issues, Jemi.
Hugs.
...I love the purple flowers...
Take care.
Writer In Transit

cleemckenzie said...

Terrible to hear about your family. May all be well soon. There's hope in those beautiful crocus, pushing their way into the world af their winter hibernation.

klahanie said...

Hi Jemi,

I'm very sorry to read that some of your family have some medical issues. Your priority, is, of course, the welfare of your beloved family.

May the eventual spring bring happier times, Jemi.

Hugs, your way,

Gary

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks so much!
The poor crocuses are buried under 6 inches of snow now! :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks - I could use a few!

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks, sadly, we're talking palliative in at least 1 case

Jemi Fraser said...

Kelly - gratefully accepted!

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks Michelle
Crocuses are one of my faves too :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks Lee. That's one of my favourite things about crocuses! It's all about the hope :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks Gary & Penny too 'cause I know she's always there!!!
I'm counting on the spring!

Michael Di Gesu said...

Hi, Jemi,

So sorry to hear about your family. Nothing worse. For the past four months, I was nursing a new puppy. WE finally found out he has food allergies. Poor puppy.

WE are cold here. Chicago is still in winter, even after the 70 degree tease we had on Sunday. It was VERY short lived.

Good news, one of my short stories is coming out at the end of May. Happy to be in an incredible anthology with over thirty amazing writers!

Jemi Fraser said...

Michael - thank you. It's really, really tough right now. We're a few hours north of Chicago, and it sounds like our weather is kind of similar. Hope that sun starts peeking out more often.

Congrats on the story! That's an awesome group of authors in the anthology!

Beth said...

I"m sorry to hear that you're dealing with medical issues in your family. Hope everyone is doing better soon.

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks so much Beth. I appreciate the good wishes! :)