Dear Reader:

With a lot of time on my hands the past few days… it has given me a special gift… to do a self-assessment on myself… (long overdue I might add.)

And guess what? Me, Myself, and I are closer than we have ever been… we all really like each other. And the nice thing about getting older is that I have dropped comparing myself critically against some other person I thought I wanted to emulate… to be. Like the fall leaves I am starting to let go of negative comparisons, inferior feelings about myself, and silly aspirations that I now see were never meant to be … because it wasn’t right for me.

So take me world as I am … or not. But this is who I am … blemishes and all. And I wouldn’t trade me for anyone else. Wow! That is a freeing feeling … like the burdens of the world has been lifted off my shoulders!

I am not Atlas and not expected to carry the world’s burdens!

I have done the best I could with what I had…and been supported and blessed by my Creator throughout the whole endeavor. If I had to repeat it… I wouldn’t change a thing. It looks s a beautiful life!

Change is internal and the personal changes throughout my life have all come from family, friends, mentors ( my provided guardian angels) who were sent to be in my life to steer me to here… to this moment in time.

So until tomorrow… I am celebrating being alive this day of my birth day. I am thankful for all I have and haven’t! Forget perfection… instead concentrate your efforts into peace… the kind that does surpass all understanding… while keeping those smiles coming… they are needed now more than ever… the best gifts you ever send or receive!

Just received this picture of Mary ( Susan Swicegood’s granddaughter and Kaitlyn’s niece) the moment I finished typing on the line above and nothing is more memorable than the day you see yourself minus braces smiling! Congrats Mary! Beautiful!!!!!! Now share this gift with the world… everyday!

Today is my favorite day-Winnie the Pooh

Pooh watched the Clemson -Florida State game with me on the sofa and by the agonizing end… politely asked if he could return to the garden… wished I could have joined him.

I had privately asked my beloved Tigers if they would give me a victorious win for my birthday… instead they gave it to Florida State. I have to admit… that was one of the most heartbreaking games I have watched in a long time… don’t mine losing but hate giving a game away but I still adore my tigers… my love is unconditional!