Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Bloom Where You are Planted

Today I jump into the 21st century - twelve years late. I am starting a blog to chronicle my life as a late bloomer.  I’ve struggled to keep up with the latest computer operating systems and software. I finally gave in to text messaging and using a smart phone so that I can keep up with the grandkids.  My late bloomer, husband, is not intimidated by computer-eaze and has pushed and prodded me to become proficient in the latest gadgets. The blogosphere has called to me for some time since I like to write. Blogging demands discipline, and I need the regimen of regular writing. Blooming late is all about taking risks.  What could be more risky than writing about life and letting the world see your innermost thoughts?  Charles describes himself as a calculated risk taker.  He still works long after the normal retirement age, creating and innovating to improve the safety and efficiency of aircraft.  Sometimes, we ask ourselves are we too late to bloom?  The answer lies in the wise words of the Psalmist: “That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose fruit does not wither; whatever they do prospers.” Psalms 1:3.  As two late bloomers, we hope to inspire you to join us in discovering your passion so that you too can “Bloom where you are planted.” (This quote was first spoken by St. Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, who lived from 1567-1622.) 

4 comments:

  1. Frieda, Your blog is cool, fresh, and inspiring! Good luck and Godspeed. Gil

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  2. Great encouragement!! "Keeping up" does give us contact with our ever changing world...life sometimes moves too quickly!! Keep writing, my friend!

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  3. Freida,

    Great blog articles. I read and enjoyed both articles. Thank you for bringing your thougths out in the open. It is a simple way to make the rest of us possible "late bloomers" realize to slow down and allow God to work through us and to enjoy life an it's simple pleasures. Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

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  4. Better late than never entering the computer era. I for one am glad you came. I look forward to reading your blog. Your faith and wise counsel are an inspiration to me.

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