Dandelion Wishes

Here in the Midwest we are in the midst of dandelion season.  One day they just show up, without notice, and take over.  To some people they are an annoyance, but to others they are beautiful.

When my children were little I would receive bright, yellow dandelion bouquets, or a single stem in a glass proudly perched on the kitchen table, waiting for my heartfelt reaction.  It was a symbol of love, that would soon wither away, until the next cluster appeared.

Most people do everything possible to avoid dandelions, we weed them, spray them and hope they never return; but they always seem to show up again when we least expect it, and it’s  a challenge to keep things dandelion free.

In life, everyone faces unwanted challenges and we choose to either conquer them or we don’t.  We may feel isolated and weary, and no matter how hard we try we can’t overcome them; but if we look hard enough there are always life lessons learned.  If we begin to see these challenges or hurdles as blessings or wishes, we come out stronger on the other side.  Sometimes climbing that mountain is the answer to the prayer.

Wishes contain hope, hope brings perseverance, perseverance  conquers the challenge, and unexpected blessings are the gift. Dandelions can be either be wishes or weeds………I choose wishes.   The next time you see a field filled with dandelions will you pick weeds or wishes?

xoxox…..Sheryl