Live Your Life to the Fullest

I used to watch the news everyday.  Since I have had children I just can't bring myself to watch it very often.  Lord knows I worry enough as it is. 

However the devastation by the earthquake in Haiti breaks my heart. 

My family is very fortunate.  We are not rich and will never be.  But we have food to eat, a roof over our heads, healthy bodies and many luxuries most do not have.  I don't take any of that for granted for a second.

I want to remind my children who will read this one day that everyday is a gift.  Love and obey God.  Be grateful for your many blessings.  Make smart decisions.  Give to others.  Remove negativity from your life.  Don't settle.  Work hard.  Pray often.  Laugh at yourself.  Be silly.  Educate yourselves so that you can educate others.  Don't take things for granted.  Nourish your relationships.  Take care of one another.  Pray for forgiveness.  Try new things.  Live everyday to the fullest!!!

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Also a big happy birthday to GG!  The Geeg!  We love you and you are the best mom and grandmother in the world!  You have always set the best example for me and now for my daughters.  I am proud to be your daughter and friend.  We appreciate you!  Have a wonderful day! 

(Geeg, I have to tell you- yesterday Cooper didn't want to take a nap.  She was screaming "Mommy."  I guess she finally realized I wasn't going to come get her and she said, "Daddy!  GG?  GG!!!!!"  I went up to tell her to hush and before I could say a word, she said, "Fine, GOOD NIGHT!"  So funny!)