Appreciating Life's Storms: Finding Beauty in the Aftermath

Without the rain nothing grows, learn to embrace the storms of your life.⁠ ⁠ After sitting in our car for almost an hour waiting for the rain to stop we decided to head home. As we started home, the clouds started to part and the sun was shining through so we decided to stop for one last hike. ⁠ ⁠ It was the most beautiful hike we have been on. We were practically the only people out, the rocks were glistening, the water runoff was fun to see and play in, and the sky was absolutely stunning with heavy clouds and sun peaking through. ⁠ ⁠ While the kids where playing I felt this amazing sense of overwhelming appreciation for the storms in my life. The aftermath of these storms have made me a better person, solidified relationships, strength my faith, and appreciate the growth.⁠ ⁠ While it can be scary or overwhelming during the storm, remember to look around after and find the (sometime hidden) beauty and growth that happens too. ⁠ ⁠ Have you weathered life storms and ever had this same feeling? What is one thing you are grateful for after going through a storm?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ @exploringoutsidethe303⁠ @exploringoutsidethe303⁠ @exploringoutsidethe303⁠ ⁠ ⁠