This popular phrase means that life is sweet and simple, but is it? Irma Bombeck pointed out in her book that a bowl of cherries might have a pit or two. Cherries are indeed sweet when fully ripened, but some can be sour.
Going back to my life’s quilt on the previous blog, there were pits in each patch. The biggest pit was the diagnosis of ovarian cancer, but it has turned out to bring amazing rewards and growth. Yes, cancer can have its positivity IF you choose to learn from it, help others, and be a role model for family and friends on how to face adversity.
Being a parent has many rewards, some heartbreaks, and it challenges one’s patience, understanding, and coping abilities. Parenting is the most difficult and most rewarding role and one I would not trade for the world.
Sally Cronin wrote a wonderful book titled, Life is Like A Bowl of Cherries, Sometimes Bitter, Sometimes Sweet. I gave it 5 stars with the comment “each story will touch your heart, search your soul, and awaken your senses.
Life is (or should be) about touching our hearts, searching our souls, and wakening our senses. The pits are opportunities to become better individuals. If your bowl of cherries has too many pits, perhaps they need to be removed by changes you can make. More about this in the next blog.
KAREN INGALLS, AUTHOR, BLOGGER & SURVIVOR 
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Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed the posting.
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A beautiful post, Karen. I have Sally’s book waiting on my Kindle and I know it is going to be a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing!
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I know you will enjoy Sally’s book.
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A wonderful post, Karen. Loved the mention of Sally’s Excellent book.
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Thank you, John. I loved Sally’s book also.
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Thanks for the mention of your review for Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries Karen.. much appreciated…♥
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You are most welcome, Sally.
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What a beautiful post and reminder, Karen, that there is good within the bad and lessons to be learned. I loved Sally’s book too. I wouldn’t trade any of my experience or knowledge in life. My hope is the love and examples become contagious to our souls. Thanks for this post.
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Thanks Denise..hugsx
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I would not trade any of my experiences either even though some were quite unpleasant or painful at the time. The deeper the wound, the greater the lesson to be learned. Thank you for sharing, Denise.
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Wonderful post, Karen. Moving Life is a Bowl of Cherries up on my kindle! Sharing…
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I know you will enjoy it and your life will be enriched by reading Sally’s book.
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A beautiful post, Karen. I love your optimism. And this is a lovely way to look at the quote. You truly are an inspiration and a role model. Thank you for sharing sweet friend!
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Marlena, thank you for your kind words.
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I loved Sally’s book as well, Karen. She has a beautiful way of capturing life through verse and stories — as do you! Thanks for sharing your review. 💗
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Thanks again Gwen..hugsx
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Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Gwen. Sally is a talented writer and poet who amazes me with her daily or more blogs.,
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A wonderful post, Karen, with a fantastic nod to Sally’s book. A lovely, inspiring outlook for life. Thanks for sharing 💕🙂
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Thank you, Harmony. Sally’s book was a favorite of mine for this year.
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I really enjoyed this post, Karen. It’s a nice nod to Sally’s book (which I also enjoyed) and an insightful reminder about our outlook on life. Inspiring!
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I appreciate your comment and response to this blog, Mae. How we each look at life is imperative to our happiness, peace, and growth.
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Lovely reference to Sally’s work, Karen. And I love your take on the pits in our cherry bowls. Looking forward to your next post on the topic.
And I’m with you… I wouldn’t trade being a mother for anything, pits and all.
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Staci, the pits are opportunities for growth and to become happier and more peaceful individuals. The next blog will be coming out this weekend, which I hope you will enjoy also. Thank you for your comments.
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I’ll tty to remember to return to it. I take the weekends off from my computer. My eyes (and my mind) need the break.
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