LOVE IN BLOOM

son. A few weeks into her new job, Ava received some bad news. Her company was downsizing, and her position was being eliminated. She was devastated. She had worked so hard to get where she wa

plied, pulling her into his arms. Ava threw herself into her job search, applying to every position that she was qualified for. But weeks turned into months, and still, she couldn't find a job. She felt helpless and defeated. She had always been a high achiever, but now it seemed like no one wanted her. Ethan noticed how down she was feeling and suggested that they take a break from job searching and go on a trip. "We could go to the beach for a few days, just relax and have some fun," he said. Ava was hesitant. They were already struggling financially, and she didn't want to waste money on a vacation. But Ethan was insistent, and eventually, she agreed. As they lay on the beach, soaking up the sun, Ava felt a sense of peace wash over her. She realized that she had been so focused on finding a job that she had forgotten to enjoy life. "Thank you for this," she said, looking over at Etha