Pearls start as a grain of sand,
Withing the oyster shell.
The oyster slowly smooths the grain,
From this a pearl grows well.
We each have irritations
That grind upon our soul.
If we pray and strive to understand,
Pearls of wisdom grow.
A few days ago my daughter presented us with this glittering oyster shell ornament for our tree. It is a good reminder of the value of irritations, troubles, frustrations, etc.
