Short and Sweet

No, you silly people. I am not writing about myself.


This tasty little tidbit is a favorite of mine.
I have not seen an author for I would surely give credit where due.
This is just basic and simple and terribly, terribly true!


How beautiful a day can be
when kindness touches it.

The distance is relative

Sometimes,
we are bogged down by details and daily detriments.

Remember how far you have come,
not just how far you have to go.


You may not be where you want to be,
but remember too,
that you are no where near where you used to be.


No one may know your battles.
No one may know your struggles.
But share your every victory.
Celebrate!


The distance is relative.

I Quit!

I quit allowing others to walk on me.
I quit accepting less than what should be done.
I quit taking apologies for poor behavior.
I quit being ok with complacency.
I quit permitting stupidity.


I am worth more.
I am valuable.
I am important.
I am.


As are you!

Blessed

I must take a moment to say thanks!
In my thoughts and prayers each evening,
I ask God to watch over certain folks and groups of people;
to keep claim to my family and to guide me where He wants me.
I also always start every evening with a Thank You!


I may not be as healthy as I once was, but I'm pretty ok.
I may not be quite as nimble as years gone by, but I do all right.
I read and learn and am blessed to be able to do so.
I work out and sweat and am blessed to be able to do so.
I have two amazing children that are healthy and happy and focused.
I have an incredible husband who just lights up my world.
I have the most fierce and loyal friends a person could ever hope for.
I have enjoyed some wonderful moments, carry forward beautiful memories,
triumphed over vicious obstacles, and continue to smile.
I am blessed with a positive attitude and a tenacious personality.


I am really, truly blessed!


How about you?

Spring

Directly stolen from Therese of Libjeux:


The splendor of the rose
and the whiteness of the lily
do not rob the little violet of its scent
nor the daisy of its simple charm.
If every flower wanted to be a rose,
spring would lose its loveliness.


Of course, this applies to Springtime,
but . . .
it applies to so much more . . .

Time

Time truly is fleeting.
I'm watching children I've known since kindergarten graduate from college.
I'm watching kids I love as my own having babies of their own.
I'm watching babies grow up into toddling balls of energy.
I'm watching marriages and passings
and successes and trials
and miracles and moments.


The clock just keeps on ticking.
It doesn't matter what you do.
You cannot stop it.


So grab every event.
Create a memory.
Make every single second count.
Laugh.
Love.
Live!

Aaah May

May is an extraordinary month.
It is full of birth and life and blooming.


May you enjoy what is around you.
May you breathe in the fragrant flowers.
May you take in the vistas before you.
May you choose the path less travelled.
May you offer smiles on your journey.
May you walk in sunshine and good health.
May you witness miracles.
May you feel the love.
May you enhance the lives you contact.
May you be well and wonderful.


Aaah May!