Let me tell you a little story about this apple tree.
It started off as two trees with their trunks intertwined.
One side died off, and this tree that was left snapped over in a terrible storm years ago.
It went through a tough time learning to stand again.
It took years, and trying different methods of therapy to get it upright.
Truth be told, it still needs a little help and support to not relapse and end up on the ground again, but that’s okay.
Help is here.
No matter the trials this tree has been through and continues to go through when the storms roll in, it STILL PRODUCES GOOD FRUIT.
It has always been filled with an inner beauty that I knew was just below the surface, but today others who once saw this tree in only negative light commented on the flowers and even called it things like “so pretty” and “a good tree”.
Take time to love on the people {and things} that others call difficult, because you never know what kind of beauty might emerge.
Friends, if you’re going through a storm, do.not.give.up. It is okay to seek help. And it’s okay to seek help in multiple places until you find something that works for you, just like this brave little apple tree needed to do. As long as you’re still trying, I’m positive that you will stand strong again!
Be Brave. Weather the Storm.
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