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Oct 2, 2010
"Let the beauty we love become the good we do." --Rumi
Inspiring a Community of Hope
When Nancy Sieglar was diagnosed with breast cancer, sunflowers saved her life. With no reason other than, "they make me feel good and give me inner strength," Sieglar began growing the regal flowers with love, an act that helped her get through some very scary times. Now, her garden - brimming with 26 species of sunflowers, some as tall as 16 feet - is burgeoning into a vibrant sanctuary of hope. With the idea to raise money for the American Cancer Society, Siegler recently opened her garden to the public. True to the flower's radiant magnetism, 600 people showed up. Many had their own sunflower stories to share. "We weren't sure if anybody would come," the cancer surviver admits. But like anything with love, care and faith, growth is inevitable.
BE THE CHANGE
When you find yourself losing hope, cultivate compassion through small acts of love, care, and faith.
