Kids are enjoying a cookie on the couch while listening to the music play on the radio. I smile just staring at them and remembering just how small they were when we brought them each home. As my mind drifts I feel the hands of love on my back. You sang to me begins to play in the background as Asher and I move closer together to allow our bodies to sway. I can’t help but sing the song to him as we slow dance in the living room. Giovanni and Isannah look up at us and don’t move or make a sound until the song ends. The love, kindness and appreciation that filled that room could carry us all for years to come. It’s been that kind of day.

I don’t understand why people who claim to truly care for you only want to hurt you. If you truly care for someone and you are unhappy or your life is on a low, it doesn’t give you the right to hurt, manipulate, or cause pain and suffering to the one that has helped you because you want others to suffer right along with you. We all go through ups and downs, that’s just life. It’s how we react to each event that makes us who we are. Love is unconditional…you feel it with all you have and give it with all you know. Conditional love is not love at all. We all need to look within ourselves to find who we are. The bad will rise and be carried away as the good will too. It’s up to us to be able to let it go so that something else can come along. Be kind even when it hurts. The world keeps going let’s jump on and enjoy the ride, good or bad.

“We are surrounded by beauty every day. All we have to do is open our eyes to see it.”

Sometimes a conversation is all you need to calm the memories that come fluttering in. It’s your way of understanding and respecting your hearts feelings to continue on your life’s journey.

Sometimes it’s harder to just let it go than to hold on.

It’s a memory fluttering day. Each one is making me smile so I reach out my hands to catch them all and keep them safe. Enjoying the memories that fill my day. Take a moment to find yours and just let your body smile.

Sometimes your mind drifts to places that were once familiar. At that moment you must take a step back and look at what’s in front of you. Remember the past will always be part of you. It brought you to where you are today but if you look too long at the past it may confuse your future. Believe in yourself. Listen not only to your heart but your mind too and remember memories will always carry you through.

May today be the start of little miracles coming true. Little kisses touching your nose. Soft whispers of love blowing in your ears and gentle touches of peace filling your world.

Sometimes you need to take a step back and just watch and listen. What is meant to be will happen. You just need to lend a supporting hand not straddle and suffocate it. We all need some breathing room to let the wondrous miracles lift you up and guide you. Let today be the start of many gentle touches to guide you on your way.

I try to find the good in everyone even though it hurts me in the process. It’s sad when you believe in someone so much and learn they are not at all who you think they were. This brings my wall a little higher but it doesn’t interfere with the love I have for life and for the appreciation I continue to have for all the beauty that I’m surrounded by. Sure it closes me up a little more but boy when you are past that wall and have my trust; love, faith and unconditional loyalty you will have always. Remember to speak words that will not hurt you. Love as though life will end today, and embrace the one’s you love with an unmistakable appreciation.