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<blockquote data-quote="New Leaf" data-source="post: 738049" data-attributes="member: 19522"><p>My dear Unbowed, you are a testament to strength and resilience. I have for the past few days worked an area on our property that has been overtaken by the vilest weeds. Ugh. Six foot grass that is a tangled mess, not to mention the tiny fiberglass like material that ends up coming through any kind of clothing one wears. It laughs at weed eaters, so I have to get right in the thick of it and precariously saw through the thickened base and drag it down to a mulch pile. </p><p>It is a metaphor for dealing with kids off the rails and all of the stinging nettles that pierce our being. </p><p>Once upon a time, that area was cleared and planted. I am surprised when I find some of the good plants hanging in there after I hack through the jungle.</p><p>That is us. Hanging in there, despite the direction our kids take. The pile of weeds they disperse with their choices, how it could potentially suck the very life out of us. </p><p>I am sorry that your wife is facing health issues, and pray that she be well and emerge from this latest test, ever stronger and determined to take her life back. Remove all those weeds and plant her garden with beautiful flowers and evergreens.</p><p>She is so blessed to have your strength to lean upon, your love and support.</p><p>Take care.</p><p>(((Hugs)))</p><p>Leafy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New Leaf, post: 738049, member: 19522"] My dear Unbowed, you are a testament to strength and resilience. I have for the past few days worked an area on our property that has been overtaken by the vilest weeds. Ugh. Six foot grass that is a tangled mess, not to mention the tiny fiberglass like material that ends up coming through any kind of clothing one wears. It laughs at weed eaters, so I have to get right in the thick of it and precariously saw through the thickened base and drag it down to a mulch pile. It is a metaphor for dealing with kids off the rails and all of the stinging nettles that pierce our being. Once upon a time, that area was cleared and planted. I am surprised when I find some of the good plants hanging in there after I hack through the jungle. That is us. Hanging in there, despite the direction our kids take. The pile of weeds they disperse with their choices, how it could potentially suck the very life out of us. I am sorry that your wife is facing health issues, and pray that she be well and emerge from this latest test, ever stronger and determined to take her life back. Remove all those weeds and plant her garden with beautiful flowers and evergreens. She is so blessed to have your strength to lean upon, your love and support. Take care. (((Hugs))) Leafy [/QUOTE]
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