tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392867239367539836.post6751654487251090352..comments2023-10-26T06:24:24.006-07:00Comments on Ruthie's Gift: If I had a Rose Bush...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392867239367539836.post-45036955538510379542010-11-03T19:01:44.060-07:002010-11-03T19:01:44.060-07:00“We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pas...“We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.”<br />Anonymous.<br /><br />You're right Ruthie, it doesn't take much to reach out with love and find contentment, especially if you measure your expectations properly. Listen to Ruth's comment...I think she's pointing out that if anyone knows and sees you at all, they feel like they're gazing upon a 14 acre garden. So, even though you may feel like a fragile rose that's weathered a storm and you have little to offer, I think you'll find that your care and love of others until now will allow you a rest. Allow yourself a rest. You may want to lower your expectations just for today, and smell the pretty violets. Then when you get back to the roses, they'll be more amazing then ever.<br /><br />love,<br />SherilynClear Crick Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059113179259348764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392867239367539836.post-86205691796523533872010-11-02T18:04:39.045-07:002010-11-02T18:04:39.045-07:00Ruthie!!!!!!!!! SO great to hear from you again!...Ruthie!!!!!!!!! SO great to hear from you again!! And "hear from you" we DID!<br /><br />Oh what a post this was!!!<br /><br />I relate to you so much, as we are both "word picture" people as we relate truths.<br /><br />You DO have the equivalent of the 14 acre garden... with all you are always doing to reach out to others, your "garden" has FAR surpassed 14 acres, hon. Far surpassed. <br /><br />With every package you send out, with every email you write checking on someone, with every blog post you do, it is a "rose" blooming in your garden and then given as a fragrant offering to another.<br /><br />You. sweet girl, are a gardener extraordinaire. <br /><br />XOXO<br />Ruth*The Beautiful Life*https://www.blogger.com/profile/14929357684665563366noreply@blogger.com