Thankful Thursdays: Overcoming adversity

This flowering plum tree sits only 5 feet from the highway and has seen plenty of seasons come and go. During its many years, it has survived severe winds and plenty of inclement weather. As you can see, some of the limbs are broken and now face downward, but yet they still continue to grow and flower every Spring. Even twisted and splintered, the tree continues to flourish and amaze me with its beauty every year.

That is what I consider overcoming adversity.

 

 <<<0>>>

http://www.relocateamerica.com/utah/cities/saint-george

Looking for an experienced real estate professional in southern Utah? Click here

To discover sunny southern Utah for yourself, go to: www.buynsellutah.com

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin REALTOR Southern Utah www.buynsellutah.com

Member of the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce

I, Wanda Kubat-Nerdin at Prado & Kramer Real Estate am responsible for my opinions expressed in this blog. Information herein is deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed and may change due to market conditions. Please do not take my pictures or artwork and use them as your own, they are my property,  Copyright ©

 
Post is included in group: ActiveRain Nature Station
Post is included in group: EXPRESS WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AT ACTIVERAIN
Post is included in group: Photos
Post is included in group: POSITIVE ATTITUDE for the Weary Soul
Post is included in group: Thankful Thursdays

21 Comments on Thankful Thursdays: Overcoming adversity

20 Most Recent Comments Displayed Show All

APR
08
2010
905,565 Points 93 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

What a beautiful sight that tree must be when passing it by on your way to wherever you're heading.

 
8:39am • #2
509,738 Points 8 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Wanda, dont you love the flowering trees this time of year..... it is like a sigh of relief after a long winter.
8:40am • #3
532,055 Points 45 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Wanda, this reminds me of when I live in NYC, a huge concrete jungle and between the cracks on a teaspoon of dirt a flower would be blooming, it always made me wonder how that was even possible....
10:47am • #4
250,197 Points 3 Featured Posts

Hi Wanda - I couldn't agree more- a beautiful example!

Debi
11:59am • #5
509,528 Points 2 Featured Posts

Great motivational words that are tuly shown with the tree in full bloom. Thanks for sharing
12:36pm • #6
918,271 Points 80 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Called Shot Master

David, You are so welcome! Happy Thursday to you!

Craig, I pass it every day going to work and home. Thank you.

Yes Robert, I love the uplift it gives when seeing these beautiful views!

Gerry, Mother Nature works to make us appreciative of her beauty!

Thank Debi, I was amazed to see the flowers on the broken branches come to life!

Diane, Sometimes I feel a little twisted and broken...this tree inspired me today!
1:24pm • #7
251,323 Points 7 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Wanda, Great shot and wonderful message.  Life may be running wild all around us, but we may still get to bloom.
2:24pm • #8
548,345 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Great picture, great story...

reminds me of an apple tree on the way to my parents...  about 20 yrs ago, the tree broke in half during a particularly bad winter storm leaving about 1/8 of the trunk connected with the tree branches resting on the ground about 8 feet away (the rest of the tree trunk was splintered).

Yet somehow that tree managed not only to survive, but be fruitful... The branches (on the ground) would flower every spring and bear fruit in the fall.

I will drive by and take a picture of it... it must be years since I have been on that particular road... share it with you soon.  hagd Wanda
3:45pm • #10
918,271 Points 80 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Called Shot Master

Thanks Dan. Sometimes being thankful just requires opening our eyes.

I'd love to see it Chris and look forward to your photographs! Happy Thursday to you too!
3:52pm • #11
1,324,604 Points 37 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Wanda

I'm thankful for spring the weather is great.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig
3:57pm • #12
918,271 Points 80 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Called Shot Master

Me too Lou! Happy Thursday!
4:07pm • #13
1,258,887 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router

Wanda

Im thinking it did a great job at over coming adversity. Beautiful flowers
5:11pm • #14
477,249 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Staying focused on what is truly meaningful, what is important and what I want to accomplish helps me not give into the frustration of adversity. The tree is definitely an example of perseverance and patience.

Thanks Wanda,

Cal
6:55pm • #15
935,893 Points 51 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

That tree is thriving on the exhaust fumes of the cars traveling on the highway:-)  It is the first partner in converting it back to oxygen!  All kidding aside, that is really a neat looking tree.  It's wall to wall flowers!
7:27pm • #16
918,271 Points 80 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Called Shot Master

Tom, Yes, nature has a way of surviving and thriving!

Cal, Learning to adapt is a great way to great through the tough times! Thanks!

Thanks Myrl, It was difficult to get the entire tree into the shot to see all the twisty turns of the branches. I think it's a beautiful example.
8:50pm • #17
1,151,698 Points 86 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Wanda, there are mornings when I sag as much as that tree, those colors are a quite inspiring on a morning commute
9:01pm • #18
380,862 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

Nature always seems to find a way to survive.  I think we as Real Estate Agents also find a way to survive.
9:12pm • #19
918,271 Points 80 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Called Shot Master

Ed, I definitely can relate to that!

That is so true and the best to you John! We will survive...
9:59pm • #20
661,692 Points 17 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Wanda - Isn't it awesome how nature just keeps on keeping on?    It is always amazing to me to look arounnd in the spring to see all that have survived the rough winter!
10:13pm • #21
APR
09
2010
509,738 Points 8 Featured Posts Outside Blog

I thought about this post on my way to the office this morning, all of the Bradford pears seem to have bloomed over night....
9:22am • #22

20 Most Recent Comments Displayed Show All

Login or register to leave a comment
 
Wanda%20can%20profile%20pic Rainmaker_large

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin, REALTOR® St. George, Utah

Southern Utah Residential Real Estate Specialist

Saint George, UT

More about me…

Prado & Kramer Real Estate, St. George, UT 435.632.9374

Address: 21 North Main Street, St. George, UT, 84770

Office Phone: (435) 251-8092

Cell Phone: (435) 632-9374

Email Me

Southern Utah has over 300 days of sunshine per year while offering mild winter temperatures for outdoor activities every day! Add that to the picturesque canyons, red rock cliffs, sandstone bluffs, clean air plus small town atmosphere you’re Home, Sweet Home! Come and experience Southern Utah for yourself! I cover the following areas: St. George Hurricane Washington City Santa Clara Ivins Central New Harmony Pine Valley Toquerville Veyo Central Pine Valley


Listings

Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog