06/21/2026
Today I set out with one purposeāto forage more mimosa bark.
The tree had healed beautifully since the last harvest, and it reminded me of something so powerful⦠God designed trees much like He designed our own bodiesāwith an incredible ability to repair, restore, and heal when properly cared for.
While gathering from the mimosa, I was also blessed to find two clusters of elderflower. The clusters were small and likely would not have produced much fruit as elderberries, so I felt led to harvest them now. Elderflower has long been valued for immune support, especially during seasonal illness, and Iām excited to dry them for tea for my littles.
Mimosa itself is such a giftāknown for nervous system support, emotional grounding, and helping calm the body during stress. Its bark has traditionally been used to support emotional wellness, restful sleep, and inflammation.
But the absolute gem of the day⦠was something I never expected.
A sweetgum tree had fallen in the storm.
And immediately I knew this was no accident.
Sweetgum is a powerhouse of provision:
⢠The green gum balls are prized for anti-inflammatory, immune-supportive, and respiratory benefits
⢠The leaves offer gentle skin-soothing and tissue-calming support
⢠The bark is rich in astringent, tissue-supportive properties and has traditionally been used for wound and inflammation support
What looked like storm damage became unexpected provision.
And hereās the part that wrecked me.
Had I not found that sweetgum tree, I would have had no reason to stop at the store for supplies to start a tincture.
And had I not stopped at that store⦠I would not have met the cashier I was able to pray for today.
That moment reminded me that Godās hand is in the details.
Sometimes we think weāre walking toward one purpose, while God is orchestrating something much bigger behind the scenes.
I thought I was going to gather bark.
God was arranging healing, provision, and a divine appointment.
Nothing is wasted in His hands.
Not storms.
Not detours.
Not delays.
All of it can be used for His glory if weāre willing to pay attention.
Today was a beautiful reminder that when we walk with Him, even the unexpected becomes sacred.
To God be the glory.