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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Life's Blessings
Hi Friends and Family,
I have been going through a lot the past few months and it was taking a toll on me, physically and emotionally. I have been feeling myself fall into that dark hole of depression. I've made a decision that, hopefully, will change my life...at least my attitude. On top of the health issues Paul and I have been facing, I have been running into some really nasty people. I've decided I don't want to become one of them. My theory is nasty people are just really unhappy people that use their anger as a coping mechanism. I do not want to follow in their footsteps. I choose to feel sorry for them and be kind to them.
I am going to concentrate on what I have, not what I do not have. If I look at my life that way I have it pretty good. I don't have a war going on in my backyard, I don't have an earthquake destroying my community, I don't have a sick child, I have a nice home, I have a loving husband, my kids are amazing people, I have 2 horses on my farm, I have my dream Newfie (as well as a shepherd, four cats, and a bunny), I have a wonderful job (two actually), I dance, I run, I go on amazing vacations, I have several true friends, I have a great exchange student living with us, I drive a Mercedes, and I have almost made it to a half of a century of living with few scars. I have so much to be grateful for.
It doesn't matter that we are still building our house. It will be done one day and if it isn't - so what? I don't have grandkids yet, but I will and I will appreciate them more for having to wait so long. Paul's health is shaky but he can do almost anything (as long as he rests on a regular basis) and he isn't on dialysis yet. None of my health issues are life threatening, just annoying. I have people causing me stress but, like I said, I will just shower them with kindness. I don't have any of my kids at home anymore but I see them all fairly often. There are other things going on too, but I work on handling them the best I can.
I have decided that I want peace in my life and will work every day for that to become a reality. I want to surround myself with positive people and will work for that too. The next 50 years are going to be more under my control because I will learn how to manage my life and not just let it happen to me. I am going to be at peace with my body and mind. I am going to give back to people that need help. I am going to spend my free time doing what I love to do. I am going to love the people in my life. I am going to strengthen my relationship with God.
Love,
Cindy
I have been going through a lot the past few months and it was taking a toll on me, physically and emotionally. I have been feeling myself fall into that dark hole of depression. I've made a decision that, hopefully, will change my life...at least my attitude. On top of the health issues Paul and I have been facing, I have been running into some really nasty people. I've decided I don't want to become one of them. My theory is nasty people are just really unhappy people that use their anger as a coping mechanism. I do not want to follow in their footsteps. I choose to feel sorry for them and be kind to them.
I am going to concentrate on what I have, not what I do not have. If I look at my life that way I have it pretty good. I don't have a war going on in my backyard, I don't have an earthquake destroying my community, I don't have a sick child, I have a nice home, I have a loving husband, my kids are amazing people, I have 2 horses on my farm, I have my dream Newfie (as well as a shepherd, four cats, and a bunny), I have a wonderful job (two actually), I dance, I run, I go on amazing vacations, I have several true friends, I have a great exchange student living with us, I drive a Mercedes, and I have almost made it to a half of a century of living with few scars. I have so much to be grateful for.
It doesn't matter that we are still building our house. It will be done one day and if it isn't - so what? I don't have grandkids yet, but I will and I will appreciate them more for having to wait so long. Paul's health is shaky but he can do almost anything (as long as he rests on a regular basis) and he isn't on dialysis yet. None of my health issues are life threatening, just annoying. I have people causing me stress but, like I said, I will just shower them with kindness. I don't have any of my kids at home anymore but I see them all fairly often. There are other things going on too, but I work on handling them the best I can.
I have decided that I want peace in my life and will work every day for that to become a reality. I want to surround myself with positive people and will work for that too. The next 50 years are going to be more under my control because I will learn how to manage my life and not just let it happen to me. I am going to be at peace with my body and mind. I am going to give back to people that need help. I am going to spend my free time doing what I love to do. I am going to love the people in my life. I am going to strengthen my relationship with God.
Love,
Cindy
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About Me
- Cindy
- I am a mother and a grandmother (how did that happen?)I am a teacher. I teach English, Yearbook, Speech and Theater, and Zumba. I have taught many other things over the years. I love teaching.