I wanted to take a moment and share some fantastic news. Diana is doing remarkably well and is scheduled to be released from the hospital on New Year’s Eve! It might sound hard to believe that a lady who was not expected to see Christmas of 2019 is preparing to welcome in 2020 at home, with her loving family. But that is exactly what Diana is about to do. This feat is a testament to…
It’s the end of the year. Scratch that! It’s the end of a decade. What an end to be alive, to be grateful for. Despite the lessons and all, what a year! What a decade! A good one at that, or most might say, “Nah! It was one full of negativities.” Depending on the side, each of us chooses to see the coin. The lessons learned from the decade, the moments… It’s about time for…
As I sit here thinking about this past year, I am so grateful for all the wonders God has done for me. He has been showing me His miraculous ways by allowing me to finally let go of all the unpleasantness that has occurred in my life. As I mentioned previously I dealt with bullying and harassment in school and various discrimination and rejection by society because of my learning disabilities. That led me to…
Multitasking and uber efficiency are touted as the way to get ahead in our world. We have apps and programs to help us work more quickly and assistants to put the final touches on projects. But with all of our focus on speed and efficiency, we have concluded that time spent dreaming imagining and pondering is wasted. But is it really? Dreaming is a skill that we learn as children. We dream of what we…
Progress is not about speed; it is about not going backward. Slow and steady growth is a victory. And on your most challenging days, progress is not giving in to the forces that are trying to push you to retreat. Standing your ground in the face of adversity is progress. Not giving up is progress. Surviving to fight another day is progress. Give yourself the credit you deserve for each day’s progress. You have earned…
The world can take everything from you except your dreams and your will to achieve them. Never stop working toward the person that you want to become and dream that you want to make your reality.
May your day be filled with happiness, peace, and love. May you find comfort in thoughts of Christmas’s gone by, and may today add another chapter to your mural of holiday memories. I hope that each of you has a reason to smile, a reason to be thankful, and a reason to share your blessings and gifts with others today and throughout the coming year. Where ever you go today and however you choose to…
I’m sure that, like me, most of you have a long list of things that you “need” to accomplish today. And I will be the first to admit that there is nothing wrong with wanting to make the holiday perfect for those you love. But don’t forget to take the time to enjoy your Christmas Eve day and evening with those you love. Too often, we forget that what’s really important is who is sitting…
I grew up in a time before selfies, cellphones with cameras, and even camcorders. On rare occasions, we would take photographs. But my most treasured memories from my childhood are stored as mental images. So I don’t watch a video of my family decorating the Christmas tree or opening gifts on Christmas morning. However, each time I sit in my darkened living room and stare at my Christmas tree, those images play over and over…
The best thing I can give you for Christmas is something genuine, something kind, something that is meant for you and you alone. The best thing I can give you for Christmas is not anything one can buy at a store but it’s worth waiting for. The best thing I can give you for Christmas is not made by a designer but nothing could be finer than what I can give you. The best thing…