Laura Lentz Instagram – i have looked at these palm trees everyday for the past few months & there are many symbolic meanings to these amazing trees. a few that have resonated with me during this season of my life: they are strong, can weather the biggest storms, they always grow upwards. freedom, righteousness, reward, resurrection just to name a few… i have taken time away from social media because it was not good for my soul, i have blocked & deleted more people & comments than i can count. trolls are cowards, SOME “Christians” are anything but kind, gracious, or loving…but that won’t stop me from growing upwards & getting stronger. i have learnt a lot about myself over the past few months. now more than ever i know the kindness of God, His grace, forgiveness & strength. i have found true friendships- the ones who have been with me on the mountaintops are the same ones who are with me during my darkest valley!! i will not forget who abandoned us, but i choose to keep my heart free of bitterness & remain thankful for those that have stayed & loved us. i don’t want to judge others nor do i want to be judged… one thing a friend told me during this time is, “i would rather be accused of being too gracious toward someone, over being accused of judging someone too harshly”… i want to be known as a woman who sees the good in people & truly loves people unconditionally… #youcanonlychangeyou #lovewins #growupwards