A Rose

We often need to remember the process it takes to bloom into something beautiful. For instance, a rose starts as a seed and requires patience, care, and rain to grow. We are like roses; we need love, patience, and, believe it or not, hard times help us grow. Personally, this whole year felt like one big storm to me. I faced a lot of heartache, disappointment, and hardships, but I realized those things pushed me to work harder and helped me to realize my strength.

To the young girl reading this, what is strength if you do not know pain? Would there be a rainbow without the rain? You are strong, brave, and courageous; every day you press forward is a reminder. Never doubt your strength or ability to survive. A rose is never a rose until it has experienced its thorns. The thorns allow the rose to survive and grow into something fragrant and beautiful.

Your life’s fragrance is beautiful.