Bloom where you are planted

**Sigh**

Life is hard. I guess if it wasn't it wouldn't be as exciting when we conquer something. But, I am ready to take a break. I am tired of all the stumbling blocks, and I am DEFINITELY tired of all the people who are so anxious for my little family to fail.

It has just been one thing after another these past few months. Right when we get two feet away from getting out of the tunnel, we hit a slippery slope and end up near the bottom again, in a big muddy mess. It is getting quite ridiculous, and tiring, and I feel like I don't have enough energy to climb out of the mud puddle and make the trek to the end of the tunnel. . .again. Sometimes it's just easier to sit and look at the light for a while and contemplate what it will feel like when you can finally stand in the sun again.

But in spite of all that is going on, I am trying to be optimistic and see the good in everything. I don't quite accomplish that every day, but it is a work in progress. I have a lot to be thankful for and I don't want to take for granted all that I have been blessed with.

I am just asking for a little bit more sunshine, a little bit more water to fully bloom where I have been planted. I want to be able to reach the potential that I know is buried deep down inside. Is that too much to ask?