When she was about seven years old, my little girl came into my room one morning before she left to walk to school. I’d been up late, writing, and was fast asleep. I half-awoke to her voice. “I’m going, Daddy,” she said, and kissed me lightly on the cheek. I stirred and turned, still nowhere …
Reflections
From my early age I couldn’t refer to the man who would be my step dad by his real name. His name was the name not to be spoken in front my father. According to my dad the man who took my mother away from him would be forever known as, The Ass. I just …
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” — Lao Tzu I would love to start this article saying life is an amazing adventure full of opportunities and happy moments. This is what …
I just wanted to share something positive. My son, Ben, had leukemia when he was 3 years old. He had to have 3 years of chemotherapy. When he was 7, the leukemia returned. So he had to have 2 more years of more intense chemo plus 8 sessions of whole body radiation. The whole time …
Today I ran across a meme on Facebook that got under my skin (I know, you are amazed that I would find something I read on Facebook annoying or offensive, right?) The text went something like this: ‘Diamonds are created from time and pressure’. While these weren’t the exact words I am sure you get …
Is there something stopping you from being happy or pursuing your dream? Are you wracked with self-doubt? Hopefully, this short inspirational video will give you a different perspective about yourself and what you can do. Remember, you are awesome as they come. Please read the comments from people she has inspired below.
Another Perfect Little Pick Me Up Book “In solitude, there is healing. Speak to your soul. Listen to your heart. Sometimes in the absence of noise we find the answers.” – Dodinsky, from the book Gentle Reminders I love it! The cover itself is so beautiful. I have chronic illnesses so I live in pain …
I was just in line at the gas station to get some gas minding my own business, a young lady in front of me is taking forever. I overheard the cashier tell her that both of the cards were declined, the young lady said there must be something wrong with the machine. She turned around …
DIGNITY /ˈdignitē/ noun 1. The moment you realize that the person you cared for has nothing intellectually or spiritually to offer you, but a headache. 2. The moment you realize God had greater plans for you that don’t involve crying at night or sad Pinterest quotes. 3. The moment you stop comparing yourself to others …
My dear girl, The day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going through. If when we talk, I repeat the same thing a thousand times, don’t interrupt to say: “You said the same thing a minute ago”… Just listen, please. …
A professor stood before his Philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor …