You know the day's (...or week's) when we let ourselves think the worst? Well it's been one of those 4 WEEKS for me! I am not a fan of sob stories though, so I hope what inspired me to start smiling more will help you smile more too :]
This past week, while running errands with my girls, we found a little petunia growning in the middle of a parking lot. It was hot, and you would think the heat alone would make it wilt...but NO! This bright pink petunia was finding a way to grow, despite it's terrible surroundings. It made me think of the challenging moments the last 4 weeks have brought me and my little family. I immediately thought, "If that little flower can grow and show all its beauty in it's challenging life, then so can I!"
Yep, that's my cute & pink little inspiratioin right there! I already 100% believed in taking joy in lifes little gifts, but now...I know, and that's a big fat difference! Sometimes it takes all the stregnth we have to consider our challenges to be actual gifts. But they are :] I love my family, I love this little flower and I'm grateful we are living happily despite our hard times.
"Everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done." - Robert A. Heinlein
Love that little pink flower and how it is growing regardless! Thank for sharing- had a rough couple of days- can use a little inspiration and a positive outlook.
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