Back in Yucaipa we weren’t blessed with a lot of rain, and for about 2 months out of the whole year, the hills turn green with the tender shoots of grass. I spent a good deal of time running around town and appreciating the clean air and the fresh green color that painted our usually barren landscape. I remembered all of those times and I realized that my life is very similar to that right now. I am finding beauty in everything, the tulips blooming in the islands around Provo, the sun rise as I walk to work, and the wonderful friendships that continue to bless my life.
Speaking of friendships, one of my very close friends made my DAY just recently. We will call them Super Friend in order to hide their identity. I was at work and I received a picture text from them. Here is what Super Friend sent me:
All awkward strange connotations aside and with regards to my first blog the message this picture carried was very important to me. Truly, I AM blooming. I am not longer feeling lost blown about by the wind, but grounded and blooming. It took me a while but I’m coming into myself again and I’m so happy again! I was asked yesterday by a friend “how are you doing Selina?” not the passing “Hey what’s up!?” But the sincere heart felt… no really Selina, how are YOU doing?. And I could honestly say that I was happy all the way through my toes! I am happy again! :D Being able to answer the question like that is exhilarating.
“Selina is Blooming”
I'm coming out and sharing my smile with the world. No longer will I hang my head, but I will BLOOM. Look towards the sun and share the color of my life and myself with everyone around me. I’m stretching in the sun and soaking up the light and warmth.
Like a little flower after a long winter, I’m opening up and becoming who I want to be.
Thank you Super Friend for helping me get to that point and encouraging me to bloom:)
“But if ye will nourish the word, yea, nourish the tree as it beginneth to grow, by your faith with great diligence, and with patience, looking forward to the fruit thereof, it shall take root; and behold it shall be a tree springing up unto everlasting life.
ReplyDelete“And because of your diligence and your faith and your patience with the word in nourishing it, that it may take root in you, behold, by and by ye shall pluck the fruit thereof, which is most precious, which is sweet above all that is sweet, and which is white above all that is white, yea, and pure above all that is pure; and ye shall feast upon this fruit even until ye are filled, that ye hunger not, neither shall ye thirst.
“Then, my brethren, ye shall reap the rewards of your faith, and your diligence, and patience, and long-suffering, waiting for the tree to bring forth fruit unto you.”
(Alma 32: 41-43)
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ReplyDeleteSelina is Blooming! <3 I love it! I think its great that these next few months are a new time in our lives to be grateful for. New beginnings, fresh starts, new recipes, and new romances. Its really exciting! Selina, I am so proud of you :) You are an amazing woman and being your roommate again was THE BEST!! I have loved watching you overcome the obstacles in your life with grace and sharing nights and early mornings talking about well...everything. I love you Selina and I know it hasn't been that long but I miss you very much. But I know that where ever you go and what ever you do you will always be in my heart and you will always be doing wonderful, fun and fantastic things with your life. Of that I have no doubt. Remember how happy you are now. Write it down everywhere...so that when you lose sight of what made you so happy you can find that trail of bread crumbs and enjoy eating your way back.
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If I hadn't been at work when I read this I would have cried. Thank you so much for helping me to get through everything Abby, I miss our talks and just plain having you around. I love you so much!
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