No story today, just my thanks, to the people who matter most in my life…
I am thankful for my husband , a man who loves me and supports me in good times and in bad. I am thankful for my children who remind me that laughter is living. I am thankful for my Mom whose many sacrifices helped mold me along the way. I am thankful to the rest of my family for making life fun.
I am thankful for a roof over my head and food on the table.
I am thankful for my friends, especially the ones who never let me down, who always have my back. You know who you are.
I am thankful for the men and women who sacrifice their lives and family time to protect mine.
Most of all….I am thankful that God has given me another day to experience life to its fullest.
No healthcare issues, no wedding BS, just a simple blog post today about friendship.
After wondering why the people she thought she could count on the most were not there when she needed them, a friend asked me that question. I could only offer my feelings about this subject and I told her;
A true friend is always there for you, ups, downs, and in between. They don’t sit beside you just because they have nothing better to do. They comfort you when you struggle; they applaud you when you succeed; they do not judge or criticize; they do not belittle you for their own personal gain; they laugh with you, not at you; when you cry, they cry. They appreciate that life sometimes hands us all a little bit too much and at these times, we need a shoulder to lean on, an ear to listen, a heart to have compassion.
True colors of a human being always show through in the toughest of times. Keep in mind that true friendship is a two-way street. What you get you have to give back. Do not expect to be catered to, or recognized simply because. I am blessed to have a few friends that I can call “true”, that no matter what they have my back and I never need to wonder if they’ll be there for me, and I for them. Find that person or persons in your own life and hold on tight. You’ll know who they are, and chances are you’ll be very surprised who they’re not….
Keep smiling, keep shining, knowing you can always count on me
How many of us have been asked this question or one similar to it? How many of us answered the way we thought others expected us to? Recently, my 26 year old asked me that question. I was actually caught off guard. My answer was “because Dad & I wanted to”, to which he replied, “but why?”. I didn’t answer him then but I will now. Jonathan, this is for you…
“When Dad and I married, we swore before God and our friends and family, to freely accept children into our lives. And we did. We wanted to be able to give you the life we had, to grow up in a world filled with love, family & friends. It hasn’t been easy, and while I realize you are going through a rough time right now, questioning the why’s of a lot of what the world has handed you, you have to realize that your life grows from here. You have a lot to offer this world, your kindness, your wit and most of all your love. This is only the beginning of your journey. You have an incredible personality, an artistic ability beyond compare and you rock as a big brother to Alyssa. Now you need to see that for yourself. When I speak about you, I smile. Ok, sometimes it’s a sneer but it’s close enough. That’s what children do. They evoke emotions in you that no one will ever understand unless they’ve actually experienced it. The choice to have a child is ultimately yours and whomever you chose to spend the rest of your life with. No one can ever really tell you “why”. I can only hope that Dad & I have set a good example for you to follow. We’re very proud to call you our son and we love you, bud.”
In today’s society, our children are a true reflection of who we are. Take the time to nurture them, guide them, teach them and most importantly love them. Remember, they’re the ones who pick your nursing home 😉
Night Owl Poetry - Dorinda Duclos 