By Susan Berry

TOGETHER

Life takes us on many journeys. Some journeys are with others some are alone. Life takes many paths, some solitary, some together with companions. Being alone can be peaceful and reflective. The quiet and slower pace can be like taking a deep breath and feeling your mind and body relax.

Sharing the journey can be very special.  Enjoying conversation, discovering new things together and the warmth of friendship.

Jesus sent the disciples out in twos. This could have been for many reasons. One being safety. Another being the strength in two witnesses rather than one person testifying of who Jesus is. The Lord said “Where two or more are gathered in my name, there I am also.”  There is strength in numbers.

There is a scientific principle in gardening for companion planting. Certain plants thrive more when side by side with other certain plants. And there are some that actually discourage growth if they are near each other.

Cucumber Beetle and Squash Bugs can be destructive pests in the garden. I have personally seen them kill a plant in no time at all. Through research and experimentation I discovered that planting Squash or Cucumbers along side Dill and Nasturtiums will repel these pests. Garlic is known to repel many pests in the vegetable garden also. And there is something about Basil that will make Tomato plants more healthy and productive.

Together we also can be healthier and more productive when we have companions. Quiet alone time is nice at times but if we fnd ourselves isolating or withdrawing from life we will open ourselves up to the pests and weeds that can take over our minds and souls. God admonished us to stay close and be faithful to the body of Christ. Companion growing and planting will gives us strength in our lives and walk with God.

Together life is wonderful!