EMULATE THE SUNFLOWER

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I wanted to take time today to tell the background of why I chose EMULATE THE SUNFLOWER for my blog site.

The word EMULATE means: to imitate, copy, mirror, echo, follow, or model of oneself. I think it as "to LIKE SOMEONE or SOMETHING."

The SUNFLOWER has always been my favorite flower. There is something about the sunflower that has always resonated in me. It is big, bright, happy, and it is yellow! My bedroom growing up was red with yellow sunflowers as a border. It was my happy place.

As I have gotten older the sunflower has taken on a whole different meaning to me. I learned that a sunflower is a great example to all of us. It emulates how we should look at life and how we should be.

Sunflowers stand tall. They can grow up to 16 feet tall. They are strong. They tower through the darkness. How do they becomes such strong flowers? They always face the sun! They follow the sun from the moment they are starting to grow. They turn to the sun for light, strength, and growth.

How does that apply to me? How does that apply to you?

If we can emulate or be like the Sunflower we can turn to the light to help us in our daily struggle. For me, the metaphor of the sunflower, is my Savior. Through my hardest times I have fallen to my knees and let out the most heartfelt cries. I know he heard each one of them. Did he answer those heartfelt prayers on the time table that I wanted? Not at all, not even close! I can tell you though that when he did answer them they were what was right. By small and simple things; great things were brought to pass. I started my journey to be a mom like a tiny sunflower seed. I did not realize the depth of me. I did not realize the darkness I would feel. I did not understand the fullness of what loneliness would feel like. I did not realize how hard it would be to grow and achieve my dreams. Becoming a tall sunflower was a journey I did not think I would travel. It has changed me and by facing THE SON through this journey and continuing to face THE SON; I have grown and learned a lot. I am not perfect. I still fail. I still struggle. I am still learning BUT I am STANDING TALL through it ALL. I am trying to Emulate the Sunflower.



As I go along with sharing my journey I will be sharing my journey of emulating the sunflower. I will share personal experiences of how I know God was mindful of me even in my darkest of days. For the sun did not shine bright for me for many years but by just doing my best, keeping the faith, holding onto hope, and turning to the light, I am standing here today. I am standing tall today and I want to help you stand tall through it all as well. I want you to want to EMULATE THE SUNFLOWER.

Here's to sharing my personal stories. I hope in some way I can help you find light as you try to hold onto hope, find peace, and embrace joy in your hard journey.

All my love,
Karmann

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