The Late Bloomer

A Late Bloomer is considered a person

whose talents or capabilities are not visible to others

until later than usual...

I was a " puppy with really large paws "

Looking back upon my youth I was geeky,

awkward and nerdy. I was not anything special

during high school. I was thrilled just to be asked to

go to my junior prom. In fact I starting wearing

cosmetics and styling my hair at the age of twenty eight...

Even as a young mother and wedding planner I was

desperately searching...

You see I was " dog paddling " hoping if I

kept my head above water long enough I would

not drown. I would finally fit in and find my place.

You know that place where you actually not only 

like who you are but really love yourself as well.

While I was busy " dog paddling " and looking around

at all the others who were way ahead of me in the game

I did not realize that I was growing and growing

into the place that God would have me be...

Many years were tough and painful and 

I kept waiting till that moment when would I find myself.

I wanted to find the woman that I knew was

inside of me. Like a caterpillar eating its way

through the cocoon till it becomes the butterfly...

Each step, every road and wrong turn I traveled is

precious to me.

This beautiful world and life we live is constantly moving

and now I stand here in my place.

Funny as I look back and think that

only a few friends recognized me at my ten year high school

reunion and the same followed at our twenty fifth get together.

Thankfully

I recognized me! I have bloomed and now I had wonderful

wisdom and life lessons to enjoy with this new found glory...

At the start of my blogging I too

was a late bloomer and a " puppy ". Oh what

a beautiful journey this has been.

Each reader, every blogger you have truly

blessed my heart...

My friends near and far I have such a love for you

  I am grateful  for your love and support that you have

given unto me through this journey

we share called " blogging ".

My gratitude to  Jennifer Taylor who wrote asking me 

 if I would like to be a part of Artful Blogging

I am so very humbled and my heart is filled with joy.

" Beauty from Ashes "  

 Artful Blogging Spring 2013

Available Feb 1st.

Being a late bloomer was truly God's perfect plan 

for my life...

To Patrick the most handsome LB

You are truly a gift of a genuine and caring man

full of integrity. I am blessed and honored to

be a part of your life and call you friend

this one is for you!

XOXO

Linking up this week to the lovelies in blogland

Jann's Share your cup Thursday

Debra's Be Inspired # 123