Stories From My Garden
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Here is the first of many stories you'll find in Rita Curry's book, Stories from My Garden:
The Broken Flower
I'm so proud of my flower garden. I dug out thick weeds and then made brick-lined flower beds and a path. When the area was ready, I planted seeds, watering them and watching for signs of seedlings that would grow into a variety of beautiful flowers.
The seeds did grow, and now I enjoy walking along the path, looking in wonder at the unique design of each plant and flower.
One day I found a flower which quickly became my favorite--the broken flower. Its stem had broken in half and now hung down to the ground; but, even though partially hidden by the shadows of the surrounding flowers, the broken flower had curled its stem and grown tall enough to be once again in the full light of the sun. In spite of its brokenness and the enveloping darkness, the flower had turned its face to its source of life, and had fulfilled its purpose--to be the beautiful flower it was intended to be.
When I understood what the flower had done, I heard Jesus speaking to me in my heart. "My Beloved, you are that flower. You are broken inside you, and yet the promise of beauty remains in you. You have never lost faith in Me, your Light and Life, and I promise you that I will make your soul flower into the beautiful creation it was intended to be.
"Yes, My Beloved, you are that flower, broken, but beautiful."
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About the Book
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, discouragement, or stress of any kind? If so, you will want to read Rita Curry’s book, Stories From My Garden. Rita has suffered from these same conditions, and more. In fact, according to one psychological evaluation, she was close to lapsing into a catatonic state. She has, however, made great gains in her recovery.
A large part of Rita’s recovery was achieved while working in her garden. As she observed the beauty there, and then listened in her heart to what the Lord Jesus was teaching her through that beauty, Rita composed the stories that you can read in her book. She says that she has been blessed with the wonderful stories, and she wants to share them with you. Each story, she says, has shown her “another facet of the Lord’s love”. Rita is sure that the stories will speak to you, too, and help you with your own recovery.
Find hope for your difficulties and encouragement in your trials in Rita Curry’s book, Stories From My Garden.
About the Author
Rita Curry, the author, lived in Missouri, Maryland, and California as a child, but has spent her adult life in Arizona. She went to college in Flagstaff, where she met her husband, Don. They married and began their teaching careers. They have a son, Dave, and a daughter, Christine. Rita currently resides in the southwest desert with Don.
Dave Curry, the illustrator, is a graduate of the Art Institute in Phoenix, with a degree in media arts and animation. He is currently a freelance animator and illustrator. He resides in the Seattle area.