melissatwa's Journal, 17 Mar 21

Last summer I was feeling so good and so strong and was managing my maintenance so well. Now I feel a bit like these newly pruned and sad looking sticks. I know the potential in those bare and spiky rose canes. They will bloom and produce again like last summer. There is an analogy here for all of us... well, I am holding onto it for me anyway! New days bring new challenges and new rewards. I can't wait for my bushes to bloom again... but I can only wait. I have to work for the changes in me.

134 Supporters    Support   

21 to 40 of 52
Comments 
Things are tough right now. Just hang in there! 
18 Mar 21 by member: leafiabarrett
Oh my word, I love your analogy! And your beautiful roses! I too, feel like I'm a bit stagnated...I am a stick. Onward and upward my friend. :) 
18 Mar 21 by member: lorielundgren
😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍🤗🤗 
18 Mar 21 by member: Qnarik S-yan
Just yesterday I was saying to my son as I cut down my little rosebush to blunt stems, he said what are you doing, you’re destroying your plant? I told him it is some hard pruning just like God needs to do to us sometimes. It looks destructive and it’s difficult but it’s necessary. It has to be pruned to bear fruit just like us. Just as your roses will bloom again Melissa, I’m sure you will too. You’ve endured a lot my dear and you will come out the other side, I’m confident of that. ❤️🙏❤️🙏 
18 Mar 21 by member: wifey9707
Erquiaga, I don't know that covid has much to do with the current crisis(s) for me, but I am sure it has not helped. I just keep praying for wisdom and strength and direction to help my loved ones. Thank you for your prayers and for caring! ❤️ Kenna, I don't remember "normal," but I am sure it will find its way back somehow.. 😁 I am sure not giving in!!!  
18 Mar 21 by member: melissatwa
Dear neighbor, in the summer I shall have to bring you a bouquet! I will! I can't wait until I have hundreds of blooms grown from these wimpy little sticks. 😁 Thank you, quariksrgsn, leafiabarrett, and lorielundgren! Onward and Upward... Just not the scale number! 😁  
18 Mar 21 by member: melissatwa
Thank you, dear wifey! ❤️ You do know some of the particularly dire challenges I am worried about. I know good can come from even the most frightening and sad circumstances. I'll send you a message about a good thing and update you. It has just been a long hard road. I am sure your beautiful little, bush will be producing its lovely, yellow blooms before you know it. Spring makes life seem more hopeful for sure. ❤️☀️❤️🙏  
18 Mar 21 by member: melissatwa
Definitely something to look forward to in the coming weeks with all those beautiful blooms. Hang in there.  
18 Mar 21 by member: Katsolo
Keep on seeing the good in everything including yourself Melissa❤️ The sun☀️ will come out tomorrow👍 And your roses make me jealous🌹 
18 Mar 21 by member: sk.17
Melissa, I don't know the specific challenges you are facing....I do know that it can be difficult to remain upbeat & positive during the cold, dreary months of January & February....and sometimes March. When you have family challenges to deal with, it gets even harder. I'm wishing you some sunshine in your life & praying for positive resolution to whatever you're dealing with. 🌷❤ I love your comparison to your beautiful roses 🌹 
18 Mar 21 by member: SherryeB
Beautiful 😊 
18 Mar 21 by member: jenny3781
I’ll be looking for that update Melissa. You are all still on my prayer list. I’ve much to update as well. PS.My knees are not being nice to me either. First mention of it here on fs. I’ll respond when I get your pm. ❤️🙏😘 
18 Mar 21 by member: wifey9707
what a wonderful post. I love spring and the renewal it brings. Renewal of life, renewal of beauty. let's not forget renewal of values. We are worth the effort it takes to live healthy! 
18 Mar 21 by member: MeltMyGut
They are just gorgeous!!! Love the analogy!!!  
18 Mar 21 by member: bearnoggin
They don't look sad. They look neat, proud, pristine, and upright. They remind me of me & others...always reaching for the heavens and for our highest goals and never giving up on our faith...Amen O:-) 
18 Mar 21 by member: Slow Meta
Sometimes life forces us to put our own things on hold in order to take care of our loved one's things. You do what you need to do and I have no doubt that God will provide you the strength to endure all the hardships going on right now. I miss your posts but also understand the amount of stress life is throwing at you. Take your time and know you have support and love! 💜💜💜💜💜💜 
18 Mar 21 by member: Diana 1234
💕💕💕💕💕 
18 Mar 21 by member: Arkiehuntress
Beautiful photos. And a good reminder that it will not always be easy. 
18 Mar 21 by member: LaughingChevre
beautiful. 
18 Mar 21 by member: Sweet Georgia Peaches
melissaatwa, I looked up the dark desire, those are beautiful! What is the reddish pink looking flower ? It's in the picture with 3 different colored flowers 
18 Mar 21 by member: Hiker789

     
 

Submit a Comment


You must sign in to submit a comment. Click here to sign in.
 


melissatwa's Weight History


Get the app
    
© 2024 FatSecret. All rights reserved.