My life has been what the caterpillar has to go through before it can become the butterfly. The valley moments seemed never ending. For as soon as I overcame one challenge there was another one waiting for me. I did not realize it at the time but it was those said challenges that helped to transform me.
I have experienced what some may call literal heart pain in waves. The loss of my mom, followed by my divorce, losing my business crushed me. I almost gave up but my relationship with God helped me to persevere and continue. I may have experienced some losses but I am grateful that I did not lose my mind!
At the time of my divorce I had two young daughters and being a stay at home mom I now had to find a way to take care of my girls. After struggling financially for two years I eventually got a job. I wanted to show my daughters that with hard work, consistency and a stick to it attitude one can achieve anything.
Today my daughters are young ladies with the eldest in University and the youngest is in high school. Even with what is happening in the world today their positive attitude is an inspiration for all of us. I am happy to say that I have been teaching for the past few years. Something I thoroughly enjoy.
I have learnt to always try to see the positive in challenges and not stay focused on the negative. It has helped me and continues to help me today. In life there would always be storms but we have the tenacity within us to overcome anything. I believe that this chapter of my life is now beginning as my wings are now strong enough. I am humbled.
I am NOW the butterfly.
Hello Catherine,
Such an inspiring post about what you have been able to make happen for your life and for your daughters. I love the analogy to the emergence of a butterfly. All that time and effort to burst forth into the success and joy you now have in your own work and in what your daughters are now accomplishing. Soar on, you beautiful butterfly sister!
Thank you so much my sister. Your words have also encouraged me. I appreciate you. :)
Hi Catherine. Hope your good. Thanks for sharing your wonderful story.
Stay safe.
Hi my friend. Thanks for your reply. I am good thanks by His grace. I hope all is well with you. Take good care of yourself. :)
Hello Catherine,
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story with us. Happiness is a personal decision and nourishing your life with positive vibes make you level headed and resilient in the face of all struggles. stay safe and keep your daughter safe.
Hello Wanico, well said and thank you for such positive words. Blessings to you sis.
Thank you for sharing .
Your smile is contagious.
Don't stop smiling .
Thank you.
Thank you so much for such kind words. You blessed my heart. :)
Anytime love .
Please stay safe and healthy .
Hello Catherine,
That's a wonderful story that you shared and so inspiring to the world. You are an amazing role model for the ones around you and especially to your beautiful children. I can tell that they're going to follow their mother's footsteps by always pushing and working hard for what they want to pursue. I'm so happy for you and proud that you pushed through all of those tough times and made it to where you are now; to where you want to be. I wish you all the best and hope many blessings come your way.
My beautiful sister, Your kind words touched my heart and would encourage me even more. I appreciate you. Abundant blessings to you. :)
Hi Catherine, What a beautiful sharing - and congratulations on the success of your daughters!
Hi my beautiful sister. Thank you so much. I would continue to press. Blessings to you. :)
Hello caterine it was such inspiring and motivation thanks for sharing
Hello my sister, I am so happy that it was inspiring. Thank you. Be blessed. :)
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story Catherine.
Continue to soar butterfly :-)
Love,
Adanna
Thank you so much sis. I appreciate your encouraging words. Be blessed :)
Keep winning and flying. Your an inspiration to many. Thanks for sharing
I truly appreciate your kind words sis. It blessed me. Take good care of you and abundant blessings.
Hello Catherine,
From a fellow Trini, thank you for this wonderful and inspiring piece. Your ability to overcome the challenges you have experienced, your tenacity and your purpose to walk or should I say "fly" into your destiny. Keep writing my sister, keep sharing, and fly my sister fly.
Hello my wonderful sis. It is such a pleasure to connect with you. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I appreciate it very much. :) Much Love and blessings.
Hello Catherine,
Welcome back! What an awesomely, inspiring comeback story.... love it! Thanks for sharing. Hope to see even more posts from you soon.
XX
Hello Jill, Thank you so much. I appreciate your words of encouragement. It is so nice to be back. Hugs :)
You're very welcome!
Thank you! XX
My dia Catherine, God can't leave his people alone, your a super woman
Hello my friend, No He can't and He won't. What an amazing God. Thank you for your kind words. God bless you. :)
Thanks cathy
Sorry for this funny story but God is good who gave us this job for a new life to feed your children because in life you must always learn to try to see the positive in challenges and not to stay focused on the negative . Courage and thank you for sharing your story
Thank you sis :) Blessings to you,
Go ahead sister you are strong enough to do better don't stop this strength
Yes I am :). I was born to soar. Thank you for your encouragement sis. Be blessed.
catherine!
thanks for sharing your experience. keep your head up brave women!
Hello sis, Thank you for your kind words. Blessings to you. :)
Hello Catherine,
Your Daughters are so fortunate to have such a positive role model in their lives. I am sure they will use the lessons you have taught them to become successful adults. Like you said, it is important for us to view difficult situations as a lesson which better prepare us for the future. I am happy you have remained positive despite everything. Thank you for sharing and keep shining bright!
Dearest Madison, Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words.
I am so proud of my daughters :). I appreciate you. Blessings always.
Hello dear Catherine,
Hope you and your beautiful family is safe and well!
What you've done in your life is really inspiring. The most admirable thing is you never gave up!! And now, your efforts are reflected in your daughters' personality .. Truly dear, you are a butterfly!!
Stay safe, dear.
Sampada
Hello my beautiful friend,
Thank you so much for such kind words. I think my daughters would smile to hear you say this. :) Please stay safe as well. Blessings always. :)
So glad to hear you have God inside and you never lose faith in Him. Keep going, sister. May God continue to bless you and your family!
Hello my friend, thank you for your kind words. The Lord is indeed my Rock :) Abundant blessings to you and your wonderful family.
Hello Catherine, thanks for sharing.
Thank you as well. :)
Hi Catherine,
Thank you for sharing your story with us. I am also from sweet TnT but presently living in the Cayman Islands. Your story is so inspiring! I have also had my share of trials but I understand now that those trials were there to make me stronger, humble and fearless. My faith increased significantly and I found favor with God :-) Continue to soar like an eagle into your destiny.
Stay safe!
Hello my Trini Sister :). It is so nice to connect with you here. Thank you for reading my story and yes trials make us stronger. You are a champion and I thank God for you. Your kind words inspire me. blessings always.
Hi Catherine,
More power to you sister..You are an inspiration. ❤️
Hello Sister, thank you. Abundant blessings. :)
Hi Catherine
So inspiring
With God we can always overcome.
Keep focus on him he never fails
Great and mighty things he has done and will do.
Hi Catherine
So inspiring
With God we can always overcome.
Keep focus on him he never fails
Great and mighty things he has done and will do.
Amen Sis. Thank you for your kind words. Abundant blessings to you. :)
That is a powerful story , a journey of resilience.
Thank you sir it sure is. We continue to press. Blessings to you.
We keep on keeping on ,SALUTATIONS.
Vous m'avez inspiré. De fois je me dis que personne n'a souffert autant que moi surtout quand je pense à toutes ses humiliations mais grâce à toi je sens qu'il ya une force qui entre en moi et je sais que ça aussi va passer grâce à mon Dieu biensur.
My beautiful sister. Indeed our God is always with us and yes you would overcome everything. You are special. May His love hover over you today and everyday. God bless you. :)
Hello, Catherine, everything in life depends on our attitude towards it. You're a very positive and uptimistic person and that is why you were able to navigate through the storms of life. Now you're enjoying the sunshine for the Bible says that though sorrow may last for a night, joy comes in the morning. Enjoy your beautiful butterfly life dear sister and thanks for raising up those girls.
Lots of love from here.
Gera
Hello my beautiful sister. Thank you for your kind words. For the joy of the Lord is indeed my strength. :) Abundant blessings to you and your loved ones.
You're welcome dear sister. Those who put their trust in the Lord will find their strength renewed.
Your story sounds like the saying, when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade out of them. Truth is your not just a butterfly but you are now an eagle. Free, tough and accepting life as it comes. I thank God for you.
My beautiful sister, I am so blessed by your kind words and I believe them. My daughter actually said that I am an eagle as well as so many others. I am humbled. I thank God for you as well. I am encouraged. Blessings to you. :)
Bless you to dear. Life will get better as you remain positive even in the midst of trials.