Never let the sun go down without letting your anger, hurt, and disappointment go with it! YOU can soar into your destiny victorious and blessed beyond measure, if you keep making your tomorrow loads lighter than yesterday’s!:-)

ABOUT TODAY…Will it take you back to yesterday to extract what was positive to help you jump-start today with strength, courage, expectation, and wisdom? Wherever it takes you make sure the journey is filled with love!:-)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEPHANIE!

“I am from strength, courage, and faith! From the dreams my parents and grandparents had for me! I am from a family where ‘CAN’T’ isn’t in your vocabulary! From “If you’re gonna do it, do it right!” And, “I’m not mad, I’m disappointed,” which was always worse than anger. I am from “No TV before homework! From late nights and early AP and IB testing! I am from Lego’s, Barbies, and GI Joe’s – from Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo, weekends of just me, my blue Yoshi, and frozen grapes! I am from birthday parties at Chuck E Cheese, holiday dinners and BBQ”s with the family. I am from whoopin’s, “You’re grounded,” and “Go get the belt!” From, “This is gonna hurt me more than it hurts you,” which never felt quite true!:-) I am from hot pink high tops, Necco’s and Bubble Yum! From “You better be home when the street lights come on!” I am from Christmas stories read to my brothers and me, from “family nights” spent decorating the Christmas tree! I am from hard work, integrity, and pride – from “Morning Inspiration” texts from Mom to start the day off right! I am from “I love you, love you, love you” and “I know you’ll be alright!” I am from the love and support of my family – they are my guiding light!”

I hope I haven’t embarrassed you, but I’m a proud Mom! I couldn’t resist sharing these insightful, heartfelt words you wrote during your high school years.They touched my heart then and still fill me with love, pride, and respect today for the BEAUTIFUL, BLESSED, AWESOME WOMAN you are! You inspire me, your family, friends, and the world! Happy Birthday, Daughter Mine! I Love you Love you Love you!:-)

IF AN INOCULATION FOR HAPPINESS EXISTED, I think we’d all line up eager to embrace each day with hope, faith, and a smile!:-)

PRAYER POWER! Somewhere, someone has been made to feel like wasted air instead of a magnificent child of God who hasn’t even begun to scratch the surface of the blessings he or she brings to the table of life! Pray with me!:-)  

I find joy and hope when I look at the world thru a child’s eyes and see the beauty God sees and the perfection He intended! What gives you joy and hope?:-)

EMBRACE EVERY MOMENT! Don’t ever get complacent about the journey you’re on, every day is a blessing and a chance to plant new seeds, nourish old ones, and continue to grow and glow!:-)

‘CAN I HELP YOU’ is just a brief assembly of words without impact or importance UNTIL we own and present them  [with a sincere heart] as a question to others! Remember, we are blessed to be a blessing  – ASK AWAY!:-)

THE ROAD TO SUCCESS might be littered with distractions, but it’s our job to stay focused, flexible, committed, and ready with a plan of action!:-)

RISE ABOVE IT…When isolated moments of regret assault your present state of mind, use them to inspire victory NOT defeat! You are a warrior NOT a victim!:-)

I Miss the Old Days and Ways when neighbors were extended family, when the elderly were surrogate parents we embraced with respect NOT indifference, when the worst of times impregnated humanity with seeds of compassion and concern for others! What do you miss?:-)

CAREFUL! Don’t let your thoughts race so far ahead that you miss an opportunity to explore and follow through with one that might actually inspire and empower you!:-)

EVERY MORNING I’m blessed to wake up, the only words I EXPECT to hear, receive, and act on to keep me anchored, come from God’s endless arsenal of wisdom! What anchors your day?:-)

SAYING ‘I LOVE YOU’ is the easy part, expressing it in gestures [big, small, or in between] takes commitment, imagination, awareness, sensitivity, and respect – with lots of forgiveness to heal you daily under God’s very own cleansing waterfall!:-)