I was doing a final walk through with my buyers just prior to closing on their new home in the Kayenta Desert Community near St George Utah. As we walked around the yard I noticed this lonely cactus, determined to bloom! It was a beautiful sight among the dry, red dirt that surrounded it. I thought of the phrase I've often told my children-"learn to bloom where you're planted". This little cactus has certainly succeeded at blooming where it was planted.
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739
Erika, I stopped by because the title of your blog attracted me. That little cactus is hanging in there, for sure. Great "catch."
Aug 24, 2011 04:26 AM
Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID
THanks so much for the inspiration! this is great and shows we can prevail....no matter the conditions!!!
Aug 24, 2011 04:30 AM
Maracay Homes - Peoria, AZ
New Home Advisor
Erika - look at that little guy go! Cacti are amazing plants - so adaptable - great life lesson!
Aug 24, 2011 04:32 AM
Poway,La Jolla,Del Mar,Mira Mesa,Carlsbad,Escondido,Temecula - San Diego, CA
CREIA MCI, ICC, ACI Home Inspector,San Diego
And bloom it did, Erika! It's amazing how they thrive with such little moisture!
Aug 24, 2011 04:35 AM
HomeTrust Real Estate, LLC, Homes for Everyone - Wilsonville, OR
Wilsonville and Surrounding Portland Metro Areas
I like the phrase of "learn to bloom where you are planted", this cactus is a perfect example. Thank you for sharing, it is a good life lesson.
Aug 24, 2011 04:37 AM
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital
Erika, your cactus flowers are just beautiful! So it the ground in the background, actually. Thanks!
Aug 24, 2011 06:18 AM
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!
That's a great quote and perfect for that picture. We definitely don't have anything like that up here in our area. Beautiful!
Aug 24, 2011 07:12 AM
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
That photo does indeed show that you can bloom where you are planted!!! Love that photo!
Aug 24, 2011 08:52 AM
Realty Works Temecula - Temecula, CA
Realty Works Temecula
Red Rock Real Estate ~ Southern Utah's Largest Independent Brokerage - Saint George, UT
St George Utah Real Estate & Relocation Specialist
Juli-Thanks for stopping by, glad my title "caught" you!
Deborah-I agree with you, we can prevail, we just have to keep trying.
Sharon-Thanks for your comments, this little cactus didn't know the difference. He was perfectly happy right where he was!
Steve-It never ceases to amaze me how the desert produces spectacular plants.
Mary-I've used this phrase many times and have tried to teach my kids that you can be happy, wherever you are and whatever is going on in your life.
Patricia-I love the red dirt around here too! Actually, there's nothing I don't like about my desert home.
Kerrie-Thanks for stopping by, cactus blossoms are just part of the beauty here in the desert!
Barbara-Jo-If that little cactus can do we, we should be able too also!
Jane-It was quite a surprise to stumble upon this little cactus, glad I had my camera!
Aug 25, 2011 05:07 AM
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