Feeling the Sunsh
An EHS Student Speci
Sanctuary of Hope
Let me tell you about a person that has “
inspires me daily to keep going. Every day she w
sets her tasks in order of importance. She makes
cannot be completed today, it must be done by
and those around her. She tends to her garden a
day. She’s my mother, and she said this to me.
I tend to my garden daily in hopes it will c
appreciation, and to just see life grow. They give
survivor as others see me. I don’t find myself pre
many times, I wanted to stay away from those th
wanted a retreat that I could care for without op
I have weeds in my garden. I have flowers
appeared one day. I have my favorites: the Lilly’s
animals and birds. My garden is thriving. I hones
garden. Then decided against it.
Everything in my garden has provided me
are living things in my garden, I had no idea surv
Not physical strength but emotional strength. Th
But spring is here, and change happens whether
on in my life or in this world of my garden it alwa
the strength, the warm, and the good vibes. This
surviving. This is what counts. I take care of this s
have done and continue. Continue in ways of not
reflect. To look around and say I belong here too
Anyone or anything can say: “I too, survived. And
I don’t know anything about gardening, b
about “hope”. I look for new improved ways to b
My weeds are mine, they survived. I am learning
through peace and happiness. There are ups and
and hills to overcome. This at times is physically d
Makes us weak and emotionally drained. Everyth
continues. I hope my garden continues. I hope yo
dreams. I hope I have survived to help you grow.
your garden and you have that feel good feeling.