A day with Bianca

Bianca and I are spending our day doing chores. Yes, is sounds tedious but cleaning and washing clothes is what we are doing today. We were both commenting that It seems that everything is harder to do in New York, from driving to parking to buying food to washing clothes. I could probably do it for a short time but I am amazed at people who live here all their lives and how they cope with so much inconvenience but not everyone lives in apartments, if you have enough money there are some very nice suburbs with beautiful homes where it is so peaceful if you had a few million dollars.


But Bianca is a special girl. She finds a way to enjoy the moment even in the saddest times. She is amazing. I was looking at her and for a moment I literally felt as if I was in the presence of an angel. She reminded me of a this quote:

"The most beautiful people I know are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.  These people have an appreciation, a sensitivity and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion and a deep loving concern.”   -author unknown

People who have been through hard times are truly beautiful.  They are inspiring for the rest of us when we hear of their hardships and see them come out on the other side of them.  They have a grace and a humility and a wisdom about them.  They have more tender hearts, more empathy, and a softness about them that can only come from having been through difficulties.  Those people make others feel like things can, and will, all turn out okay for the rest of us, because, if they could survive what they have, then so should all of us.

The next time you yourself are going through something difficult, just keep in mind that your ability to endure it and get through it to the other side, will someday serve as an inspiration to someone else heading into tough times.  To them it is you who will be seen as the most beautiful person they know….so hang in there for both your sakes.

My sweet Bianca is hanging in there, making life the best she can with what has been handed to her. She is a strong woman, I am deeply proud of my girl and know that one day, she will be rewarded for her deep faith and trust in the Lord.