Tired
It seems like Winter wants to linger a little while longer here in the south. While it isn’t as cold as it is in the northern parts of the United States, this Southern Belle is tired of it! We are ready for sun-kissed cheeks, boat rides, feeling our toes in the sand, and it being light outside until 9 p.m.
The sound of bullfrogs in the pond and whippoorwills in the distance excite me! I’ll take that any day instead of the sound of horns blowing in a crowded city.
We want longer days with 80 to 90 degree weather perfect for shorts, sandals, and riding around in our convertible with the top down. Bonfires at night with friends and family laughing and sharing stories, singing Karaoke, ahhhh, let the good times roll.
This week we enjoyed temperatures in the 70s and 80s, but this weekend the 60s returned. We are thankful we aren’t shoveling snow or slipping on ice, but island breezes, tropical drinks on the white sandy shores with the bluest water licking the shores are what we long for!
Taboo
In our society, mental health is a taboo subject no one wishes to discuss. Often times, people do not seek the help they need for fear of others thinking they are “crazy.”
Hear me now …
It takes a strong person to admit they need help and an even stronger person to seek help!
There is absolutely NO shame whatsoever.
Whether people are Bi-Polar, have Panic and Anxiety Disorders, or are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or even Postpartum Depression, the bravest thing you can do is reach out to others around you for help. You can start with a trusted family member or friend, and then search for a professional in your area that can help.
I would must rather sit with you and listen to you express your concerns than attend your funeral.
Please, reach out … this world needs you!
Created
It’s no secret that I enjoy the outdoor living space at my house. My patio, among my different flower gardens, is my favorite place to be. As I strolled along the bank of our pond this week, I remembered a quote on my calendar.
God created all of the beauty that surrounds us for our enjoyment. The way He paints the sky with each sunrise and sunset, and with each rainbow that appears. The flowers that bloom, and the birds that fly around us chattering with their friends, all of these things were created by Him just for us.
Thank you, God.
