Grateful for Encouragement...

Hello there! It's Brenda once again working out in my figurative garden. I want to thank everyone who has been reading this blog and commenting. I've been hearing from readers how some of my thoughts have been resonating with them. The heart emojis mean so much! That is what I set out to do. I want this to be a place of encouragement and HOPE! 

I'm a big believer in timing and the next step in planting this blog post might be unique to some. I was encouraged by a coworker who I have recently shared this blog with to add my poetry. I always like to give credit where credit is due. It hit me like a lightning bolt when I had a chance to process that concept. I found out the day of my mother's funeral that she wrote poetry. We never ran across any of it while going through her belongings. My mother was a private person when it came to expressing her thoughts. You might find this comical, but I was actually quite shy growing up. I was the youngest of 5 girls and also struggled with several childhood illnesses. It took a brain tumor to not only help me accept my living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but to also help me get over my being so timid and trying new things. 

One day I sat down and composed a poem. It was about my acceptance of living with RA and it actually ended up being published. I had forgotten about that as it was over 10 years ago now. I shared some of these poems while I was editor of the CreakyJoints Poet's Corner (& Artists Too) for 3 years. One of my greatest joys. 

So going forward at the end of my planting, I will share a poem. Some I know you will find relatable and please forgive me in advance, for my dry sense of humor. I am grateful my brain tumor experience did not change that. 

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, one that I feel gets swept under the rug, let's look at our gardens of life and the abundance we all have been given. 

I leave you with Surviving RA.. 

Until next time, keep on blooming!  ❤Brenda




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  1. Renee BDecember 29, 2022

    So glad you're still sharing

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    1. Brenda KleinsasserDecember 29, 2022

      You're so welcome, Renee! I'm glad you stopped by. I appreciate you!

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