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Mar 16, 2010
To sunrise, to friends, to sunrise with friends, may this memory never know an end.
Mar 16, 2010
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God’s gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange to payment.Frances Farmer
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Mar 16, 2010
Cheryl ~ Day 75; 290 to Go
Moments seem to stop when you are in the company of a good friend. To often we take our friendships, especially the good ones for granted. We assume that like the sunrise they will always be there. It is only when life happens and we find that friend not as much a part of our daily lives that we stop and reflect upon the value of the friendship. If isn’t always just a sounding board, or someone to catch up with. For me a true friend is like a buried treasure. Within each of us locked away behind the chores, responsibilities and obligations lies our spirit. The person we dream to be, the places we hope to go the things we long to do. Friendships take us on a journey to those places and insipre us to reach the potential of those hopes and dreams they remind us that knowing is the key to succeeding and that they are here should we need thier help. I am not one of those people with hundreds of acquaintances, but I am blessed with a few very close friends. They are the reason I know I can do anything, they are the strength when I am in doubt. If you have friends like that in your life. Thank them for being there let them know how grateful you are to have them in your life.
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Mar 16, 2010
No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.Alfred North Whitehead
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Mar 16, 2010
Kim – Day 75; 290 to Go
I think that it is human nature to want others to validate what we do on occasion. As much as we may say we know we’re okay or that we did a good job, it is always nice to have someone else tell us. It’s even better when it’s unsolicited. Too often, I forget to tell my kids when they do something right (It’s comes more readily to tell them what they are doing wrong). I need to make sure I acknowledge not just the great things people to do help me, but just let them know when they do something great in general. That is going to be another way I am sure to show gratitude and help lift another person by giving them the recognition they deserve.
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Mar 15, 2010
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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Mar 15, 2010
Cheryl ~ Day 74; 291 to Go
Today a friend suggested I submit a story for a new book by Think Positive by the Chicken Soup for the Soul group. She is always thinking of me that way. It was funny though because as I read the email I realized I had no idea what she thought I should submit. They are looking for stories on staying positive in adverse times, or what you do to stay positive of moments that you lighten up and laughed. Every category they had I could come up with some story for over the last 3 years. The one blessing I have had my entire life is to feel blessed. I have had challenges, I mean don’t we all. I have been through divorce, unemployment, single parenting, sole financial provider, starting a business, losing the person that raised me, being diabetic. In every situation I faced life seemed to take me to a new level a new place. In the moments when I could have said I quit I realized I had made it this far why quit now? The reality is we all, everyone one of us have challenges some of us just approach them differently. For me it’s was a lesson from Debbie Ford “acknowledge you emotions, but don’t allow yourself to dwell in them” or something to that affect. The reality is I am so grateful to be here to experience the day, the people that I refuse to give in to the little things, or the things I can’t control. I would rather find the gratitude adjust my attitude and make tomorrow a little better. It’s coming, if I am in it or not it’s coming. If I am happy or not it’s coming. So why not be in it and be happy. So any of you out there that has a story share it. I know I read books, quotes and blogs everyday that inspire me. I am grateful for all the teachers that have taught me to find my gratitude and change my attitude.
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Mar 15, 2010
Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.Seneca (Roman philosopher, mid-1st century AD
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Mar 15, 2010
Kim – Day 74; 291 to Go
Today I got a card in the mail. It was from a charitable organization stating that my sister had made a donation to the Haitian relief efforts in my late husband’s name. I am so grateful that he is remembered that way and that she would know that that was something he would want to do if he were here and could. I think when we help others, those we don’t even know either with gifts of money or our time, we show our gratitude for the blessings we have or the tragedies we have been spared. I am grateful for so many things today, both big and small… a dry basement (after 8+ inches of rain), March Madness starting soon, brilliant, cooperative children (maybe I’m a little biased), good friends and a wonderfully supportive family. So very blessed!
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Mar 14, 2010
Some of the best lessons we ever learn are learned from past mistakes. The error of the past is the wisdom and success of the future.Dale E. Turner
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