To Whom It May Concern,

To whom it may concern,

I have traveled down such snarled paths and never have I seen one quite like this. Each mangled tree that has lined the way is a newfounding object in my lifes display. Ive carved a memory into each one in hopes that someday I may find it once more. But on this path there are no snarled trees, only lilacs, roses, and sometimes daisies. How can I carve into such beauty to preserve such a memory someday? Perhaps I may not need to force my recognition mentally, since my heart already understands. Perhaps I should let go of the past, and be vunerable as I walk amongst the flowers. While the trees kept me in their shade, the flowers shined the way. And yet. Never forget. The stars will always play. Im afraid though. For as I walked along the flowers, in their fear they attacked me. And hurt my heart deep within. But sometimes, the things that light your path, even if they dim, they will come back, perhaps alittle dimmer, but shining the way nevertheless and only to become stronger along the way.

Just a thought, Inny

May forgiveness let my heart trust once more

(((((((((((( inny ))))))))))))

I like the way you worded this post as to how your journey is progressing.

While on the path of snarly trees, you were able to carve a memory for all time into those trees. Taking from each tree a peice of information you could create your basis of learning and growing. Now, where there are beautiful and fragrant flowers, carving is not an option, but, picking one of each and planting them into your heart and soul, they will grow and forever give you the sweetest memories to hold onto for the rest of your life. Your flowers will cover up the snarly distant memories and replace them with the positive and most cherished of times.



sabby

very pretty..... always remeber the beauty.....

((((((((inny)))))))))

Just wanted you to know I love you and am thinking of you.

purplesecrets

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Just a thought, Inny
May forgiveness let my heart trust once more
(Quoted part of Inny above)
They say that even the Devil can come in all shapes and sizes, his entity can come wrapped in a pretty little bow to entice you, or gain your trust. But even when evil strikes, there is still Love to scare it away. Forgiveness is an act of Love, and if you do let your heart trust once more, it can scare that evil away, because the evil entity will see that you have more Love in your heart that it wants! Then someday that true love will come your way, for letting that forgiveness in your heart, and allowing yourself to trust again.
I know it's very hard to trust again, once you've been hurt! But Love is the greatest Power, and the greatest gift you could ever give! Don't give up on Love! Once you've found it, you'll be so glad you didn't give up on it! It's so worth it! Best wishes to you in your search for Love and a Better life!
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My best friend died at the age of 26 after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease two years earlier. We'd been like twin sisters from the time we were toddlers.

I helped care for her, and on nice days when she was feeling well enough we'd take walks along the beach or in the woods.

We took a walk out in the woods one autumn. As we walked, my friend picked up a leaf and examined it closely. She absorbed the color, veins, and shape - as if it were a flawless diamond.

At that moment I realized I'd been so focused on my own walking that I never bothered to appreciate the beautiful world around me - even the bugs in life.

My friend died the following spring - never got to see another fallen leaf.

Me? I'm not really into leaves. Lilacs are MY favorite. I truly enjoy the anticipation of the buds sprouting in the spring. It tells me to hang on in there - the sun will be along shortly to warm things up again.

I hope you find what you need without having to trip over any leaves.

I can relate to your post also......the tangled trees along the way, I carved into my memory so that I couldn't forget for fear that I would need those memories in court some day to put the horrible person away from society. Those memories are carved into my life......but my move to Kentucky has opened up my life into a beauty where the only trees are those in the woods that I own on my farm.

Life has become beautiful & all the dark nightmares & horrible thoughts have finally escaped my dreams. I learned from the experiences I had & the knowledge I have gained will be useful in my future to protect others from such an experience.....but beauty has now entered my life....& the flowers are blooming all around.....& even though I am not currently in the location of that new life, it is with me in my mind & that new person who was renewed is now who I am.

That doesn't mean that the path I am taking now is perfect or even easy since I am dealing with a relationship issue that is tough......but I have made my choices based on what I need in my own life....& the things I have control over. That is as far as we can ever hope to go.....we have to let the things around us do what they need to do for their own lives....because those are the things they control.....& sometimes we have to let go & focus on the beauty in our own lives.

Hope your path continues to be beautiful....when you focus on your own life & do what you need to do to stay happy, it is hard to go wrong,
Debbie