Dawning Thoughts

A sea of yellow. I love dandelions! Growing up these were the only flower I new I could pick out of our yard. I used to pick tons of these for my mom, I am proud to say that I got lots of these flowers from my own kids as well. My daughter Clara loved to pick flowers for May day, make baskets, and deliver them to all of our neighbors and also to the city workers across the street. Bringing smiles to all their faces. I am glad my mom passed this tradition to me and I continued it with Clara. I remember my Grandmother picking the dandelion greens for salads. Did you know that you can even candy the flower itself and make dandelion jelly? I would like to try the jelly this year. A sea of yellow. Some people hate these in their yard, but not me. I like seeing a child's face as they bring you a proudly picked bouquet. I have very fond memories of all my kids enjoying the dandelions.

My life has definitely had it's share of ups and downs. I have tried to remain strong and positive through some very tuff times in my life. In the depths of trial, depending on what it was, I have felt the deepest sadness and heartache. I experienced death in my family starting with a brother when I was yet a babe....Lost my father 18 days after my 16th birthday, lost another brother while I was in high school. I was home alone when my father died. My mom left me home alone to go to my brothers funeral....I remember feeling so alone and forgotten by my whole family. I lost a couple of very close friends in high school and fell apart. I still think of them often.When my mom died I was an adult but my children were spending the summer with their dad, I had just found out that my current husband was cheating on me and my mom had been my best friend. I had no family support...My heart hurt so bad. Today as I write this my heart is aching at how mean people can be. I am guilty of t