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Thursday, February 5, 2015

LIfe is Busy

It is kind of comical that I am blogging right now. This year has been the busiest yet and with the craziest ups and downs. Losses, stress, huge events coming up, milestones and firsts reached by all my children, friends, involvement with organizations and volunteering.  Over the years there are a few beliefs I have held that have helped make all the business of life so special and the challenging times easier.

Find another family in your situation. This is such a blessing. No matter how family and friends try to help, if they are not in the day to day of your life all the reading and trying in the world can not make them get it. The special people that are brought into your life and get it are so important. Never take them for granted.

Relationships are strong not because we are heroes, take control or change things for someone else, but because we admit we don't always get it and yet we extend a hand, an ear or just encouragement. Never underestimate the value of keeping in touch, really keeping up to date and being supportive. Genuine concern and strength is often holding someones hand for things of which no one has control and is such a blessing.

Celebrate every moment you can!!!!!!!!!!!

Always give a hug and never treat an "I Love You" like a piece of candy in your back pocket. Love doesn't work that way.

Stop and just listen to your kids conversations, they are the most precious thing you will ever hear. There is nothing more thrilling then spending simple time with your kids. Precious moments that go by and can never be replaced.

Always keep an open mind when hearing advice and never just discard an idea, it is more then ok to take parts.

Remember don't get discouraged, find what works for your kids, your spouse and you. Go with it!!!!

Never let other people's judgements get to you, they don't have the view to see clearly what you do. They will never understand the mountains you climb or the valleys you trudge through. Let them have their judgements, that is all they are.

Never give up and just remember it is all about moving forward.............

This one is important.  When you have a choice to be offended, which happens often. Choose to look at it like an opportunity for you to share some information or enlighten others. Tell your self "I am sure that comment or action came from a good place so this is an opportunity to spread some knowledge around."  Kindly share some info and wait to see how it is received. If it isn't received well might just be a sign to move on and not concern your self to much with it again.  Time is precious and surrounding your self by supportive understanding people is so important.

LOVE EACH PERSON FOR WHO THEY ARE! LIFE IS FULL OF ENDLESS FLOWERS IN EVERY COLOR, SHAPE AND SIZE. IT IS WHAT MAKES A GARDEN MAJESTIC.

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