Whither the storm

I realize that we grow from things and experiences that happen to us. There are going to be times we have to wither the storms of life. Those storms have to happen in order for growth. Just as a beautiful flower blooms in the spring, without the storms it would not grow. Although it's tough to get caught up in the storm, there is cleanliness and new beginnings when it's all over. There is a sense of freshness, and freedom. There is growth. Sometimes it's hard to see, and all you see ahead of you is continued darkness, but when you finally do see the light, you see yourself in a new light and finally understand the lesson. Perhaps the lesson is for you to experience a trial, so that in the future you may help someone else going through that trial. Through our storms, I have found that there is usually some type of teaching opportunity. By choosing courage, humor and the grace of god, we realize that we did not wither that storm alone. We were protected and he was there when we asked. Just as we teach children how to do things on their own, and it's not always easy to sit back and watch, our heavenly father is sitting back watching us learn, but just as we are there for our children if they need that extra hand, he extends his hand as well.