Thought for the Day

I was thinking last night that it is amazing how much happens in your life and how much time passes without you even knowing it or realizing it. There is so much going on around us that we just don't stop, not even for one minute and just be still. We need to slow down and take in some of this great life. I think if we just took a few moments each day we would be able to breath a little easier. Last night a friend of mine told me that someone he knows lost their 13 year old son to cancer, being a mother I can only imagine, but I do believe that when you hear things like that it does make you stop and think. You can't just disregard that kind of tragedy. So, when life gets crazy and I mean crazy, think what it must be like for that mother and father to bear that loss and take a few moments and just be still. I remember a time in my life when I was at my wits end, just a little out of control and stressed out, my daughter grabbed me, held my shoulders firm and looked me straight in the eyes and said, very slowly, "Mom, Breath in, breath out. I will never forget that, she made me stop and slow down. She also made me realize that whatever was happening at that time was not that important and worth me stressing over. I will never forget that. To this day when things get crazy, I always reflect back on that moment and slow down to just breath in, breath out.

Day one - August 20, 2009

This I believe...if you truly want something you will stop at nothing to get it. Some just don't have the strength or courage to go after it.