Two Things Can Be True at Once…

      



     We buried another loved one today—my nephew. And needless say, my mind has been all over the place. And so have I. In the last 48 hours I made 6 round trips up and down 95 north and south. No real time to sit—process and think, but I found myself being extremely grateful as arrived home safely again today. Through my busyness and hurt —I am still grateful. Although I only slept 4 hours (to bed at 4:00am—up again at 8:00a, I felt compelled to walk through the community to help settle my mind a bit. It’s a slow pace—barely a stroll. And despite it all, I am grateful for the traveling mercies that I never take for granted. And my family—I am grateful for my family. And  like the contrast of these beautiful images along my slow stride —I too feel the symbolism of a weeping willow tree and yet the wonder of colorful brilliance of blossoms blooming . I often subscribe colors to the seasons of my life —and isn’t ironic that—this is what I have colored as my yellow season .🙏🏿🫶🏾💛🌼🌼🌼


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