How Tall Are You?

As I was standing next to my son, Andrew, looking in the mirror, I teased him that he is a little taller than me. He laughed and smiled his boyish smile, but looked slightly irritated.

I asked him if people still comment on his height.

"Every day."

Surprised, I asked him what people say.

" "How tall are you?" is the what people ask most of the time."

"Really? How often do people ask you?"

"Every day."

We both smiled in the mirror as I pulled him close and hugged him.

Friendship

As I watch my daughter grow up, I understand how important it is for her to learn about friendship. To learn about sharing and caring, and how friendship is the foundation to all relationships in her life and not to take them for granted.

To not be afraid to show her true feelings, nor pretend for the sake of hurting another, to express feelings she doesn't have.

Don't pretend.

Peace

Before I know it, I will reach the one year mark of the beginning of my journey. This journey has included taking the time to repair and restore myself emotionally, physically and mentally.

However, it now encompasses much more in my life. It has evolved into my reflecting on how I want to spend the remainder of my life. I need to find inner peace.

Faith

Faith is a knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach of proof.

- Kahlil Gibran

Faith is what has been carrying me through my journey. Faith in knowing that the path I am choosing may be difficult, but knowing in my heart it is the path of destiny.

Believe

It was kind of sad today as I looked around the house with all the Valentine's Day decorations, and thought it may be the day to pack them away for next year.

I know the red, pink and white lights decorating the mantle, the rose covered hearts hanging on the wall and the heart covered table cloth may be a bit much for the holiday, but I can't help but smile when I look at them.

It reminds me of something I believe in that makes me feel alive.

Love.

Happy Valentine's Day

Two such as you with such a master speed,
cannot be parted nor be swept away,
from one another once you are agreed,
that life is only life forevermore,
together wing to wing and oar to oar.

-Robert Frost

How can I resist posting such a beautiful quote on Valentine's Day?

Hope

I found my strength today. I knew it was hiding in me somewhere, but I wasn't sure how much remained. The strength is there, I just need to believe in myself.