Appreciation

I have found that as I have gotten older I have a greater appreciation for those amazing people in my life. I have met some very lovely friends from England while on one of our cruises and although they are clear across the pond they have been a great source of friendship one that we felt a connection right from the start. I have a husband that always tries to do things to make me happy. Although we have had good and bad times in the 13.5 years we have been married I think of all of those experiences as an opportunity for growth. I have two amazing daughters from my first marriage that are a great source of encouragement. Then my step children and four adopted children that too are always there to either listen or be a help to me when times are rough. Not to mention the 20 almost 21 grandchildren that we have between us. I do not believe that I am the only person that has gone through some pretty tough things. I am still standing and although sometimes it feels like my world is falling apart I have a higher source of help. Although I admit kneeling is a bit tough because of my arthritis it seems while I am there and when I rise back up to my feel I feel a bit stronger and always feel that I have been heard. Always when I rise I feel a strength within that helps me to go on. I believe if life was easy and we had no trials in our lives we would never learn and grow. So I am grateful for all my experiences good and bad. They say that when life gives you lemons make lemonade. I think that is a good way to look at it. For those who have read my poetry books thank you! And for those who have not I think they are pretty good and there is something in them for everyone. I would encourage you to read them. I choose to be happy no matter what is going on in my life. I hope those who visit here or read my books will find the good also. Make it a great day!