So, this week’s theme for The Gallery is Easter.
*sigh*
Easter means Spring, doesn’t it? And, it’s safe to say that Spring has most definitely arrived here in Florida. There’s a change in the air, a change in the weather, birds are chirping, toes are being polished, the sun is shining a little more brightly, wildflowers are popping up by the side of the road, afternoon rain showers are occurring, blossoms are … erm … blooming and everyone’s humming and falling in love.
Or like.
Or lust.
Or whatever it is that Spring brings.
Change.
It’s good, right?
I do love when the seasons change from one to the next. Maybe it’s because I’ve grown to welcome change in my old age. Or, even need it. They say that change is the one constant that we can all rely on and whether voluntary or forced, it gives us the opportunity to feel … a passion or zest or spark … for something we hadn’t yet felt before. It can certainly be challenging and frustrating, but if you don’t ever feel that, then what’s the point? I recognize that it’s a good and necessary part of life in order for us to keep growing and moving forward. Truth be told, I honestly thought I’d had enough of it in the past couple of years to last me a lifetime, but I know more is on the way.
The photo I’ve chosen for today’s post is the reason why I’m going to continue to embrace the changes in my life … it’s all for them. Those little pieces of my heart wandering around on their own, growing up way too fast and changing.
*sigh*
Change.
Please tell me it’s a good thing.
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Photo Credit: Taken by my wonderful sister over at Gone Bananas
jfb57 said:
Lovely photo depicting a ‘new season’ !
dderbydave said:
Beautifully put.
Change is the one constant.
It is true.
We lull ourselves into thinking things are the same until something wakes us.
- a colleague leaves
- our kids do something which makes us realise how much they’ve grown
- someone’s born, someone dies
All these have happened to me in the last few days.
Oh, and it is good.
Susan Mann (@susankmann) said:
Lovely family picture xx
kyooty said:
You all look like you are hiding something under those smiles, like a huge joke.
LOVE It!
Mari said:
Change is necessary. It has to be done but once it’s done the world is always a much brighter place, one day your changing will settle for a bit and you can sit and look back on how far you’ve come. Put the kettle on when it’s time and I’ll pop over for a cuppa x
Molly said:
Change is always a good thing, it is how we grow and develop and become even more of who we are. Without change we are left with static and nothing blossoms in that environment.
Mollyxxx
actuallymummy said:
It is good as long as you take the time to notice it
mumofalltrades1 said:
What a beautiful photograph. You look fab for having 3 boys! I am not a lover of change either. I just want to freeze the children at times, they are moving too fast through school and growing so big. I know this is a good thing but it makes me sad sometimes.
saveeverystep said:
“It’s a good thing”. There you go. Tough it out and savour every darn second…
Liz said:
Great photo, good to see you all looking so happy
Funky Wellies said:
Lovely post and photo. Do we have any other choice than embracing change? Probably not, and it is a good thing.
oana79 said:
Change is the only constant in life, if I may put it this way. But it’s not easy to embrace it when it involves people you love most. Enjoy them when you can, as much as you can!