I have been distracted. And the distraction has kept me from doing things I would normally do – like cover amm’s rosebush for the winter. I would look out the window and think, “Man, I really need to cover that rosebush.” And I did that often, but never followed through.
And now when the weather has turned nice, I have worried that the roses wouldn’t make it through the colder months. And I felt horrible about it.
But today when I looked out the window, I thought I saw green! So once Arrine was in bed, I went outside to check on the rosebush. And the rosebush made me shed a few tears.
There between the dry, brown leaves and leftover roses from last year, there was green. Fresh, green stalks that showed promise for beautiful blooms this summer.
I am leaving behind my distracted, brown roses and focusing on my new green leaves.
New growth.
That’s really terrific and inspiring to hear. I shed a few tears myself when I read your message. New growth indeed. So happy for you. Angele
Thanks so much, Angele. I thought that if the rosebush could make it through the winter and still start strong in the spring, then so could I!
…and you will because you are a very strong person.
I am. I may have forgotten that for a bit… But I have been reminded, so thank-you.