Nights Become Mornings

Some days I wake up and know it will be a difficult day, perhaps I'm tired, sad, grumpy or just uneasy.  It is not always easy to throw off these feelings, I have come to the conclusion that these days should not be thrown off, they should be followed through and finished.

Each day I try to be thankful, there is truly so much to be thankful for.  The simple act of waking up is reason to be thankful, each day many do not wake.  I have had days of waking, thankful that I've awakened but not wanting to face the reality of the day, wishing to fall back into sweet oblivion but the very basic truth is I woke and that is reason for thanks.  It may not have been a day of delight, but it was a day of life and for that thanks are in order.

Friends and family are certainly reasons to be thankful.   I am blessed with a large and loving family and a circle of true, trusted friends.  I have been on the receiving end of true friendship, that is a blessing never to be taken for granted.  Cherish those who care, show them you care at every opportunity.

"Dreams are the touchstones of our character." ~Henry David Thoreau~

What is your dream?  Have you brought it to fruition?  A 'bucket list', a dream list is the stepping stone of life.  I have dreams, some I've followed and fulfilled, others still in the wings.  Ireland was my biggest dream and that has happened.....it is an ongoing dream.  A land of magic and beauty.  I long to return.  

We can love someone but not like them......I believe this is most evident in struggling through the teen years with our children, we always, without fail love our children but often go through times of not liking them very much.

  Finding a person you like and also loving them is a sweet bonus in life.  

I have cursed my lot in life at times, I have said 'why me', but in reality my life has been blessed.  I have health, my children and grandchildren have health, I have a job I like and work with some wonderful folks, I have fulfilled my childhood dream of going to Ireland.....I have known love.  I have been given new chances at life.  My lot in life has, at times, been difficult, but I choose (most days) to be thankful for what I have.

I try to remember that even the darkest hour will end and the sun will shine again and life goes on and so do I.

Day 73 of 365.
Look for the sunrise......K