happy spring

I have never been so delighted to see spring arrive. For me this past winter was a hard one. I learned a lot this past winter, about myself, about my desire to wear my heart on my sleeve at times, but how that can end up hurting so badly. I learned about loss, in early January I found out I was having a miscarriage. It was a loss I was not expecting. It was during this time that I felt alone and lost, and scared…. My husband, I learned even more so is an amazing man who with a hug can change every thing. I learned that sometimes I need to take care of myself, before taking care of everyone else, and that I am worthy of good friendships, one that give and are loving and nurturing. This winter I learned through it all how to change my life, in ways that are positive and beautiful. The past winter seemed to be a turning point in my life, one that I know I’ll look back at and say that it was the winter I found out who I needed to be and who I was. And I am so happy spring is here, that the flowers are starting to bloom, that the sun is starting to warm the earth. This will be a beautiful spring. One of life and new beginnings.

Spring

Yesterday, it was 70 degrees. Right here in our nations capitol. I can not tell you how much this thrilled me. This winter has not been bad, and yet it feels as though it has lasted much longer than it was ever supposed too. I was looking at photos this morning to depict how delighted I am that Spring is finally starting to show it’s lovely face… I took this photo at a botanical gardens park, not too far from our home. It’s really a hidden gem among the somewhat city life we live in. The wonderful surprise about this photo was the little caterpillar that was edging it’s way around the orange petal of this flower. I was so happy about that little caterpillar, and how it decided to pose for me on that beautiful spring day. I love this photo because it is not at all what I thought it would be. Sometimes, I feel as though I need to just trust my own instinct enough to know that even if I don’t see something at first, it is certainly there.