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She Is Blooming....

Once, there was a little girl with big dreams. 

Once, she was told she would never live to see them be reality. 

Once, people came along who told her who she truly could be. 

And because of those people, she is blooming. 

There are so many moments I could share from my life that sum up what I wrote above. However, at the moment I’m not thinking of me.  

I’m thinking of the little girl sitting in her classroom being bullied because she’s different. 

I’m thinking of the mom who just found out that her child will never be “normal.” 

I’m thinking of the college student who feels like they’ll never measure up to a high standard of achievement. 

I’m thinking of the person who just found out they don’t have long to live; And maybe they feel like they don’t have anything to give. 

No matter if you fall into one of those categories or another, if you’re still here, you have something to give. You have a reason to smile, laugh, cry, or something in between. 

Who knows what will happen? Maybe you will see your dreams become reality, or maybe you won’t. 

But it’s the people that you surround yourself with that can help you accomplish those things. It’s those people that encourage you, champion you, and push you beyond your comfort zone that help you become more. 


Hang on to to close friends. You won’t regret it. They’ll help you to continue to grow. 🌸 

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