Families that thrive don't do so alone [northwestgeorgianews.com]

When I think on the word “thrive,” the vision that comes to mind is that of a vibrant garden where plants grow healthy and strong. The dictionary defines thrive as a “child, animal, or plant growing or developing well or vigorously”; “to prosper or flourish.” Children and families deserve to thrive and I have lately been thinking about the conditions that support growth.

Think for a minute about thriving families you have known. What conditions led to that? Most folks who thrive don’t reach that state alone. Folks who thrive generally have gotten to that place because someone stood in the gap with them or for them.

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