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Sadness

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I can’t help but feel a profound sadness lately when I hear the way my neighbors talk to one another and to their children.  These days, some parents are constantly going on about how their children are disrespectful and rude.  Yet when I walk down the halls of my apartment building or sit out on the back porch, I constantly hear them berating their loved ones.  Sometimes its their spouses or significant others they are insulting.  Other times, I hear them verbally attack their kids.  It breaks my heart to hear some of the things I hear. Continue reading →

Day 2: Appreciation

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Appreciation is something that we fail to show towards many of those in our lives.  Someone does something for us and we fail to acknowledge their actions and show them how much we appreciated what they’ve done for us.   Often, it is our family that we most fail to appreciate.  Like most others, I am one who often forgets to appreciate those I love.

Mom, I appreciate how much you’ve been there for us and all you’ve done to raise us as a single mother since dad died.  I appreciate the example that you set for us, by going back to school after so many years and getting your degree.  I appreciate your unconditional love and how much you have done for each of us throughout our lives.

Shelley, I appreciate the fact that you are such a strong woman.  You are an amazing mother and Conner is lucky to have you.  I appreciate you being there when I need to vent and for being a shoulder for me to lean on when I’ve needed it.

Jamie, I appreciate you for your bitchy self that you are.  :)   You are a strong individual and your “I don’t care what everyone else says” attitude has really taught me a lot and gave me the strength I needed to move past a lot of bad things in my life. Continue reading →