Life is a balance of holding on, letting go and knowing when to do which of the two.
Amen to that! So many changes in our pocket of the world. Steve graduated from College of DuPage with Honors and is headed for DePaul in the fall. Hey, that rhymes!
During the orientation, the speaker stressed how important it is to have the students establish a good credit report. Boy, do we know about that. All these years we pounded into our kids to live debt free and cash is king, however, in the big, bad world, you must have some sort of credit established in order to move forward. The secret is to get a revolving credit card, charge a third of the limit and pay it off each month. Use it as a tool only to get on "the books" so to speak so any future financing will go smoothly. Live and learn.
We have three college diplomas gracing our home and now Steve continues to secure a bachelor's degree at Depaul and Dan will continue his master's through Kaplan. More to come.
Just let go. Let go of how you thought your life should be, and embrace the life that is trying to work its way into your consciousness.
When the sun has set, no candle can replace it. George R. R. Martin (Game of Thrones)
Faith requires that we relinquish control. As the new Wind family expands their nest and spreads their wings to find a bigger home to lay down their roots, it is time to say goodbye to their previous place and hi to another dwelling. Now that Dillan likes grass, he will be free to roam on a huge lot filled with the green stuff. Onward and upward!
Learn something new every day. Let go of something old every day. Dan and Darcy will move into their new digs on Bluebird within a few weeks. We look forward to this summer project as it is a lovely home with so many possibilities. Full speed ahead!
Your presence is a present to the world.
You're unique and one of a kind.
Your Life can be what you want it to be.
Take the days just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You'll make it through whatever comes along.
Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don't put limits on yourself.
So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal, your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem the heavier it gets.
Don't take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot ... goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life's Treasures are people ... together.
Realize that it's never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have health and hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.
And don't ever forget...
for even a day ...
how very special you are...
Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don't put limits on yourself.
So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal, your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem the heavier it gets.
Don't take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot ... goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life's Treasures are people ... together.
Realize that it's never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have health and hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.
And don't ever forget...
for even a day ...
how very special you are...
Promise Yourself
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give a smile to every living creature you meet.
To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give a smile to every living creature you meet.
To give so much time to improving yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words, but in great deeds.
To live in the faith that the whole world is on your side, so long as you are true to the best that is in you...
Optimist's Creed written by Christian D. Larson
A laugh is a smile that bursts :O
