Things positive

Thought for the week: How much richer would my life be if I were truly my own best friend?

How to get there.... Be compassionate, listen to my inner voice, be kind and sensitive to the mix of feelings that I have during the week. Be grateful for all of the good and positive things that I do. Be forgiving when I don't feel like I have measured up to my own expectations. Interject some humor. Have fun! Love myself.



Three sisters

Debbie: The sister that shared so much as we grew up together. We have memories that children should not have. Grown women should not have those memories. Back then she had strength beyond my imagination, and she needed it. She spent time in her own hell, and she came back with even more strength than she left with. Today she is an incredible woman. An example for me. She is the eternal optimist. Loving, and kind. ALWAYS there and has never said no to helping anyone. She pours out support to me. I have too many I'm sorrys to say. Too much forgiveness to ask of her. Where to begin?

Carrie: Carrie was the little sister that I wanted to take care of. I wanted that little girl to know that she was loved. When she was three or four I would rock her in the rocking chair and stroke her face, then tell her that I loved her. Today my thought is that she came through it the best of all of us. Maybe she has just been able to recover better. Maybe she is just putting on a show for all of us. No, I know she has her own pain. Today though, she is strong. She has refused to let things beat her down. She looks forward, and not to the past. She is level headed and a straight shooter. She will tell you how she sees things. Always with love and kindness, with the very best intent but she doesn't sugar coat it. That little sister has taught me so much and continues to teach me.

Arin: The youngest sister. She grew up with my Ali. She is always asking if she can do anything for me. She is talented in areas that I can not even dabble in. She gives and gives. She has been through her share of pain and sadness. Yet she always asks can she do anything for me? I seem to turn to her for prayer, she will always eagerly offer that prayer for me. I want to give back to her and see her with a look of genuine happiness on her face. Another little girl that I feel the need to love. She will be educated and wise. She will be loved. It is on its way to find her.