Saturday, March 21, 2009

A lesson from my amaryllis

Four beautiful, vibrant flowers (with one on the way)

I have been patiently forcing my amaryllis to bloom. I stopped watering it in November and one day in February the crazy thing started sending up shoots. I was shocked because it hasn't been watered since like I said November. I was like man it has some strong will to live! It wanted to send one last flower up, bloom, release its seeds and die. Survival was number one, so it put everything it had into sending up those shoots in tough times, as the drought I was putting it through. This was a great lesson for me because I was like wow, this plant will do anything to survive, even though it had nothing. I try not to be pessimist, because I know I have it better than a lot of people in this world. I have struggled to find a job, but I am so thankful for what I have. I have two wonderful families, great friends, food and roof over my head. What else could I ask for? These tough times have taught me a great lesson. I obviously will able to do anything if I have the drive that my beautiful Amaryllis has. p.s. I did water my plant after it started sending up shoots, it proved its self. :)

Sarah is Graduating from College!

Sarah's cap, tassel, and announcements
This brings a Big Smile to my face :D
My graduating announcements-those were stinking expensive!
For Nick's graduation we are gonna make the majority of his...lesson learned! :)

As many of you know I will soon be graduating! Yay! Although I could have graduated in December, I decided it would be best for family if I walked in April. Thinking about the past I ponder about the first time coming to college. When I was asked when my anticipated graduation was, I like April 2008 (wow what a long ways away!). Well since it took me one more semester, I am still proud of my self for my accomplishments. Now my next big step is Grad school! Nick and I both want to go onto grad school. I picked up this packet and so I am ready to study for the test and start school in January of 10'.