Be Appreciative!

  A few years back, my brother brought home a pathetic looking plant.  "Here.  Take this.  I found it on the side of the road."  Well, gee!  Thanks!  I guess.  The plant was all withered and brittle, the pot had a huge crack in the side and I really could not tell what type of plant it was.  Well, I would try.  If a brother comes handing you a gift, you accept even if it is a dead plant.  Perhaps, he had more faith in my gardening ability than I did.  

  Well, I did try.  The plant was taken out of the broken pot and the roots cleaned of the hardened soil.  Then, the stalks were cut back to about six inches above the root ball.  The whole thing was replanted in fresh soil and given a nice dousing with the water hose.  After caring for the plant it finally started to show new growth!  I had hope! 

 

  Now, the plant is about 4ft in height and has dozens of healthy stalks. The leaves are lush and colorful!  Darling Daughter has informed me that this is a Hawaiian Ti Plant and is supposed to bring good luck.  Nice! I had no idea!   It is funny because my nephew recently sent me cuttings from a Ti Plant.  Now I have two beautiful plants!

  I guess the point is to always be gracious about accepting gifts even if you think it has seen better days.   Be appreciative of all things. Things can change given a little time and a lot of love.