Friday Five Minute Writing Prompt- Persevere

Romans 5: 3 “ . . . when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.

Grief, sadness, and confusion were my constant companions in my young adult years.  I learned that some things can't be fixed and perseverance became my middle name.  Isolation shielded me from advice, from guidance. The knowledge that joy could be mine was absent in the midst of my own misery but much later in life was mine to share with others.  I called that a hard won lesson and a win.

The Strong Survive - 5-Minute Write

This morning I gazed at my one remaining  plant container I brought with me from California.  It is utilitarian and not one of my favorites. But as I look at it, it occurs to me that even though it isn't pretty, it IS a survivor.  Harshness in life can do that to you but if you are strong, you survive.