We tried to live these principles, namely, learn to adjust to change and learn to solve problems and life will be good.
We made valiant efforts to teach the ability to solve problems by doing just that in our own lives.
The kids saw plenty of examples of this and still do, even though my husband now lives on the other side of life. (He will always be the greatest gift of my life.)
Now our "children" are adults with kids of their own.
My son and daughter-in-law ordered a really unique and lovely bouquet of flowers for me for Mother's Day.
It had so many different kinds of greens and flowers and the bigger branches jutted several inches into the air.
It was definitely one of the most different bouquets ever seen in my life.
Yesterday, I removed the wilted flowers as well as pussy willows and other large stems.
I placed everything left in a different vase.
While far from being as extravagant as the original bouquet, it is still very sweet to me and makes me think of my loved ones who live far away.
It made me feel lucky to be thought of and my heart filled with gratitude.
Yes, I had to adjust to the change of losing some of the flowers and branches (as well as living far away from my son and his precious family including two grands.)
However, it solved the problem of dying blooms and wilted floral stems.
Once again, the valuable life lessons came in handy.
WHAT CHANGE HAVE YOU HAD TO ADJUST TO RECENTLY AND WOULD YOU SHARE ONE PROBLEM YOU HAVE SOLVED? (EVEN IF IT WAS A LITTLE ONE)
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5 comments:
Well I've been going to my grandson's concerts since he was in fourth grade. The very last one was last night. He's graduating from high school and I will not be going to those concerts anymore. That will be a big change for me. BUT I have another grandson who will be entering high school and will be in concerts in another year or so . I'm grateful for that.
Your story beautifully captures the enduring wisdom passed down through love and example. Adjusting to change with grace and solving problems with calm resolve are truly gifts that carry us through life’s seasons. The way you cherish those flowers—and the memories they hold—is a gentle reminder of how love remains close, no matter the distance. I just shared a new travel post. I am excited for you to read it. Thank you. Happy weekend.
This arrangement of flowers from your son is very elegant. It is different, and so pretty, Susan. I'm sure you loved getting them from your son and grandchildren from far away. I do have to adjust to the girls living down south while I'm up north, but in California, we love both areas, cause they give us different things, so we like to visit each other's areas during the year. Jess will visit me soon, and these mountains will be good for her. Your husband's advice of "accept and adapt" is wonderful. You both have a positive outlook. It's nice that you spruced up these flowers by removing the wilted ones. It really is a lovely arrangement, Susan.
~Sheri
This was so sweet of your kids to send the mother's day bouquet. You can always tell how good a florist is, when the flowers stay pretty for well over a week, and there is still a lot of life in these. I know you have sure enjoyed them. Life lessons lately...Not sure I have accomplished it yet, but I am trying to teach myself to talk less and to make my conversations about others....more about what is important to them. Have a good weekend Susan
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