From Ugly to Special

What is it? A fern in the forest.

When I took this picture it really was pretty ugly. Somehow it turned out with lots of grey and drab. But after working with it in my computer, I liked the colors and textures that came forward.

I have been thinking about that. I have been a bit depressed. It is not that anything major is happening, but I have many stressful things happen in my life now. Both of my children are in trouble. My son's illnesses are raging and my daughter is having financial troubles due to the economy. Then, of course, there are our own difficulties. So today I took the day off to draw into myself. I worked in my yard a lot, did not answer the phone and spent time in prayer. From my grey day, also came beauty. I was quiet and felt God. I was able to accomplish more than I expected and with my time of reflection realized God does have a plan and I just need to be patient and wait for it.

Today, I hope you can find beauty in what at first looks dim and sad. God bless you.