the power of friendship............

A true friend never walks away

A true will always stay

A true friend looks out for you

A true friend will guard your secrets

Like a precious gift

A true friend is there for you

To give you a helpful lift

A true friend tries to make you smile

Tries to replace that frown

They may not always succeed

But they rarely let you down

These arms for you are open

This heart for you does care

And when I think you need me

I'll try to always be there

I'll listen to your fears

I promise not to laugh

Comfort your falling tears

I'll make this friendship last

I'll keep you near to my heart

I'll always hold you dear

Even when we're miles apart

Even when you're here

I hope I am to you

Everything you are to me

For the friendship we have

Is a special one indeed.

The Essence of Change.........

Learn to embrace change, and you'll begin to recognize that life is in constant motion, and every change happens for a reason. When you see boundaries as opportunities, the world becomes a limitless place, and your life becomes a journey of change that always finds its way.

Sometimes the door is there just waiting for you to walk through it..........

With just a little faith....you never know what could happen!

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase..........

Happy 6th Birthday Nate!!

Ahhhh my little Nate, my sweet 6 year old......how the last 6 years have flown by! Nate is my middle child who came into this world almost two full months early weighing 4 lbs 8 1/2 oz.

You would NEVER guess this funny and rough and tough little boy was ever considered a preemie! I am blessed to be the mom of three healthy kids and I never take that for granted!
So Happy Birthday to my sweet little "Naterbug" :)

Always Remember.........

If ever you need to talk,

to share a laugh,

a dream, a smile;

to be comforted

or reassured

to be understood.....

Remember,

my shoulder is there

for your head,

your secrets are safe

and my door

is always open.

Grasping Happiness.......

Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is.................

Challenge Me............

Sometimes in life we reach a "wall" a place where we know we cannot grow unless we push through it......this is not always easy but it is a necessary step. I like to be challenged, I like to push myself and see what I can accomplish.....it is hard to overcome the fear involved sometimes but we just have to keep going.

When we feel stuck, going nowhere--even starting to slip backwards--we may

actually be backing up to get a running start! :)

I will accept this challenge.........push myself..........not give up........I think there will be GREAT things on the other side of this "wall"

Five Truths about Fear

Truth 1. The fear will never go away as long as I continue to grow.

Truth 2. The only way to get rid of the fear of doing something is to go out and do it.

Truth 3. The only way to feel better about myself is to go out… and do it.

Truth 4. Not only am I going to experience fear whenever I’m on unfamiliar territory, but so is everyone else.

Truth 5. Pushing through fear is less frightening than living with the underlying fear that comes from a feeling of helplessness.

I guess the purpose of my blog is to say "Keep running the good race....eventually you'll reach the finish line!"