Spring on the desert can bring many surprises like the Golden Poppies near Picacho Peak State Park. There is a variety of wild flowers that cover areas, that you might never expect a seed to sprout, let alone bloom. The Sonoran Desert of Arizona will soon see temperatures in the 100’s, and the grassy spaces may become a fire hazard in late summer.
Most of the world sees a cactus that is prickly and past its prime and looking a little frail. It depends on your focus….Are you looking at the wilting Saguaro or… Do you see the purple Lupine and yellow Brittle bush, and desert Marigolds, the Orange Globe Mallow flowers?… Do you see the bright sunny sky with the wispy clouds?
Advocacy can be a little like a spring bloom. Healthmatch Advocacy wants to remind YOU and your healthcare team of the beauty and life force that still exists. Advocates come to be a part of your healthcare team to help YOU and others see the bright spots and remember the vibrant parts of YOUR life and of who YOU still are.
Focus your eyes, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Phil 4:8).