You finally grow to a point
Where you stop worrying about what other people think of you
And you can still remember what
It is like to be young,
And, finally, by this time
You realize there is beauty in storms
That sunshine is a gift, along with everything else in each and every moment of your day
If you are patient everything passes
But for a short length of time, 
There is always a gift in a storm or otherwise.
From my heart to your world,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
You’re only as old as you think you are. Remember Grandma Love used to say, “Those people at the senior luncheons think so old. All they talk about is their illnesses and pains. I’m not going there anymore.”
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♥
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Agree that in most of the cases these realizations happens at an older age. But the question I always had in mind is ‘Is it a good thing to have these realizations during ones younger age?’ 🙂
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Yes! It would be the best time to have the realization!
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Beautiful!
Sometimes “this too shall pass” just takes forever!
Your flowers are stunning!
♡
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As mother would say—it all works out in the end
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Hard time/struggles seem to visit often when you are older…or maybe when we were younger we coped better. Sending a hug from one old woman to another!
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You are right…we seem to have more hard times now, so I decided I better look for the good ’cause those hard times are going to stick around.
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With an attitude like this it’s impossible for you to be an old woman!
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Some days I feel young, then I try to do something more physical than my body can do and I REMEMBER! Tee Hee
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Well said, Momma. The storms of life have gifts, if only in retrospect. Weathering them in real time can try the patience of a soul.
Gorgeous pix. 💜💜💜
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It does…we just have to move through so we can see the gift.
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The photos of the sky are AWESOME and so are the lilies. I stopped worrying about what people think a long time ago. I always say what you see is what you get. Just be happy being who you are at any age and be true to yourself.
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Which is the true secret of enjoying each and every day 🙂
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Amen.
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Amen.
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Lulu: “Hmm, I’m not sure I’m ever going to like storms. Maybe if they’re quiet they’d be all right …”
Charlee: “You need to learn to relax and just let the sound wash over you.”
Lulu: “NO BATHS!!!”
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You two are a hoot!
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The sunshine sure is a gift … and so is the rain .. hugs
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We need rain, but the hay is down, so I hope we don’t get any… Never satisfied am I? 🙂
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