Sunflowers…

I love sunflowers.  Whenever I see them, I think of this day.  That particular day was a huge moment in my life, I was just called as the Stake YW President.  I was scared.  I was excited.  I was fearful.  I was feeling inadequate.   I was going through so many emotions  and I knew that I needed to go for a long walk.  I still remember coming upon that single sunflower growing in the midst of so many weeds. 

Since that day, I have experienced many happy and exciting moments plus plenty of heart wrenching moments.  But, I know that through of all those moments in my life, my love for our Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ has been immensely strengthened.  I have witnessed so many times in my life where I have felt them ever so close.  I am so grateful. 

A week or so ago, I was on my run/walk when I happened to come upon a beautiful group of sunflowers.  They were on the edge of someone’s property.  I saw them from a distance and as I was getting closer, the peacefulness of that day three years ago brought wonderful memories to my heart and mind.  As I reflected on that one sunflower, I couldn’t believe the amazing peace that was entering every fiber of my body.  I was so grateful for the special day in the past and now as I stood before a group of sunflowers, I was grateful to be taken back to that day and to reflect on how much I have grown.  I love sweet powerful memories. 

Sunflowers will always have a peaceful place in my heart which brings so many wonderful memories.  I know that I needed to come across this group of sunflowers on this particular day…just like I came across that single sunflower a few years ago.  I love remembering such wonderful memories.

Thanks for stopping by!

~Michelle