I am

One of my mom's really good friends has a garden where she labels her plants with friends names.  She finds similar characteristics between the person and a plant and names the plant after that person.  We had known that mom was in her friend's garden, but little did I know I was there too.


I am a sedum.  
Sedums are cultivated as garden plants, due to their interesting and attractive appearance and hardiness.


Hardiness.


Mom is a sedum too and we learned that we were given that plant because of the characteristic of being hardy and strong.  We were described as this plant because of what we have gone through and what we continue to go through on a daily basis.  We are strong and can endure whatever storms come our way.  

I assure you that isn't always the case.  There are many days where we wonder if we will ever get through this.  But we seem to manage and continue to have faith.  I am honored that someone sees me as being strong even when I don't see or feel it myself.  
What an honor.

"Your past is always your past.

Even if you forget it, it remembers you."

~What Happened to Goodbye

by Sarah Dessen

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Scavenger Hunt Sunday: June 26, 2011

It has been a while since I've done a Scavenger Hunt Sunday.  Last week I was in Virginia visiting old friends and the week before I was sick on the sofa.  But I'm glad to be back!

Windows/Doors

The Library of Congress in Washington DC.  I can't believe I had never gone here when I lived there!  It is so beautiful inside.  If you ever make a trip out there-definitely go see this.  Trust me!

Eyelashes

Abby snoozing--what she does best!

Paint

Possible colors to paint our front door.  It needs a make-over!

Leaf Veins

Leaves from dad's plants.

Faceless Portrait

Being reunited with Facebook.

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