November 26, 2008 - Posted by Anne- 0 Comments
Yep–it’s that time of year again–the time when I take an extra minute to remember all the things for which I am thankful. How ’bout you? Ever let the tough stuff get in the way of all the good things that you have? I know I do.
THANK YOU FOR MY FRIENDS AND MY FAMILY
…and each and every person that I meet every day. You might not know it, but you’re all great teachers. I learn something from you every day. For that, I am thankful!
THANK YOU FOR MY ABILITIES–
To think and to reason (yes, I do reason–once in a while)
To speak and to listen (even when you don’t think I do, I am listening)
To walk and to rest
To be serious and to smile
Take a minute to appreciate the many things you take for granted.
THANK YOU FOR MY TALENTS–
If you don’t think you have any talents, ask your friends and your Mom. They know all and won’t be afraid to tell you–all the good, along with some areas you need to work on. Thanks, Mom!
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING AROUND ME–
Thanks for the weather (it gives us something to talk about even with a stranger)
Thanks for my home and a place to rest my head at the end of a day (nothing like MY pillow).
Thanks for my job. Everyone needs to be needed. I hope I give you as much as you give me.
Thank you for books. They give us an escape when we need it the most. Books can transport you anywhere! Can I come with you on a wild adventure?
Thanks for food on my table (and in my refrigerator–and grocery stores).
Thanks for my family. I care about you–and love you lots! Many thanks for all you do!
Thanks for my friends. I care about you and am very thankful for you–every day–and love you, as well!
AND THANKS TO THE GOOD LORD FOR MAKING IT ALL AND FOR GIVING US LOTS OF CHOICES! WORK TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES AND GIVE YOURSELF LOTS MORE TO BE THANKFUL FOR! I’M VERY THANKFUL FOR YOU!
HAPPY THANKSIVING!
LET’S EAT!
GO TEAM!
Anne
November 25, 2008 - Posted by Anne- 0 Comments
Ever seen someone who looks like they have everything you want? They’re attractive. They look successful. They’re friendly, kind, and generous. They seem to have everything that you want, right?
Imagine my grandmother in her youth–it wasn’t all that long ago–okay, maybe it was–anyway, her parents came from Germany so German words were part of her everday life. Being the youngest of the sisters, you knew her older sister had to taunt and tease her on occasion, right? One day her sister pretended to have something hidden in her hands and she pretended to be eating it. She called it “bonbons” the German word for candy. Now, my Grandmother wanted what she thought it was that her sister had–to the point of chasing her and wanting to knock her down even. Why is it that we always seem to want what we don’t have? Her sister really had nothing in her hands, but had convinced my Grandmother that she did. How about convincing people that they should want what you’ve got, when you do have something worth having?
Want to convince people in your world to be helpful, caring, generous, enthusiastic, kind and happy–to be just like you? The best way to teach those characteristics is by showing them to the rest of the world. Think you’re tough enough to treat people well? To show you care? To help when no one asked you to? To be enthusiastic when no one else is? To keep on smiling and offering what you have to others? To be the Best? I know you are and, hey, remember, I’m expecting great things from you! Make ‘em want what you’ve got! You’ve got a lot! Don’t forget to appreciate it! And today will be a great day to lead by example. Make me proud! Lead the way!
November 11, 2008 - Posted by Anne- 1 Comment
Found something I’m not very good at this weekend. Seems I decided that there were enough challenges and issues in my life that I deserved to be depressed. Yep, you heard me! Seems my rose-colored glasses must have slipped down my nose and dropped to the floor–for just a minute.
So, get this–here was my plan. Empty house on Sunday morning–pretty quiet place, let me tell you. So, I decided that I wasn’t going to get out of bed. You got it! What reason did I have to get out of bed? Nobody home. Nothing that I HAD to do. Rough week–both personally and professionally. So, there I lay. And I slept for a while–and I thought–”So this is what it’s like to be down and depressed, huh?” And I will admit, for about four hours, I practiced. Well, I did sleep through most of it, actually–but when I was awake, I thought, “Hey, maybe I could be GOOD at this!” I had woken with a headache, right? That gave me an additional reason to give up, give in, close out the world and not move an inch. I had reason! I deserved it! Who would dare to argue with me?
Then, as I lay there wasting precious time, I realized that my weekend was soon going to be over–that time where I could take a minute to get dressed and feel better-that time where I could make a phone call and wish someone a great day–that time where I could do something special for the people in my life so that when they got home, they would gasp in surprise–at a house filled with love–and clean clothes–the aroma of a great dinner cooking–some candles lit–some great music playing–and some special projects completed that I’d been putting off–because I just didn’t have the time. Glad I changed my plans.
So, today’s task is to find the things that you really do well. Seems I’m not very good at being depressed (Thank goodness!). Think you’re tough enough to take what you have and make it even better? You know you are! And so am I! You are the Best and good things are definitely coming your way. And if you always make the right choice, you are indeed my hero. And hey, I will be giving extra credit today if you choose to help someone else to see the light. Make me proud! Lead the way!!!
November 7, 2008 - Posted by Anne- 0 Comments
“The amount of sleep required by the average person is just five minutes more. ~Unknown”
Don’t know if you’re one of those people who just bounds out of bed, wide awake, ready to start the day or maybe, you’re like me–always wishing for just five more minutes of rest. Either way–let’s talk about the time change. Just happened last weekend. Took two days to have all the clocks updated to the right time. Finally got them all on track, after I called Daughter #1 an hour early to see why she wasn’t home from work yet. That didn’t go over too well. Hmm. Can’t imagine why she thinks I’m dumb. And that wasn’t as bad as Daughter #3 (I call her the Early Riser). Usually, it’s a good thing to have the Early Riser wide awake to keep the rest of us in line–but not Monday. Monday, the Early Riser decided that since her clock shows 5:00 am, it must be 6. Why? Let’s not even go there. It’s just too early. However–there she stood–in my room–trying to convince me that I should be awake an hour too early. She should have known better. I wasn’t budging from my cozy bed. I still had five more minutes–or 60.
Today’s task is to find the ordinary things that happen in your day and make them extraordinary–or at least find something in them that makes you laugh. You are the Best and good things are coming your way. And today will be the perfect opportunity to use your time wisely. To hit that snooze alarm just one more time is a choice. The choice is yours. Make me proud–now let’s get moving!
November 6, 2008 - Posted by Anne- 0 Comments
“What do you do if you see a blue frog? Stop and cheer him up!” ~Of course it’s Anonymous
Some things just make you smile, right? Doesn’t matter how down you were the minute before, right? All I have to say about that is–Thank goodness!
Today’s message is short, but sweet–the answer to each and every question in life is LOVE. Think about it! Try being blue when you’re watching three daughters learn to bellydance with a videotape. Not possible! What made you smile? Love. Think everyone else has the corner on the market and nobody loves you? I hate to tell you, but you’re wrong. There is someone who loves you even in your darkest of moments. Think you need to improve how you live your life? do your job? treat your children? your friends? The answer–LOVE.
So, today’s challenge is to feel the love–share the love–be the love. Love. Treat every person you meet today with love–whether you’re at work, at home, with your friends out on the town for an evening. Love. You ARE love! Ever have a super fantastic day? How did you feel? Would LOVE describe the feeling? You know it did–and it was GREAT–I’ve been there, done that–and so have YOU! Think you’re tough enough to take the challenge? I know you are–and so am I! You are the Best and good things are coming your way! I love it! Make me proud!
November 4, 2008 - Posted by Anne- 0 Comments
“I shall pass through this life but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow creature. Let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again.” ~Etienne DeGrellet
Don’t know ’bout you, but I plan to see “everything” at least once. But what if there isn’t time to revisit a second time? Maybe I need to remind myself to make the first time “the Best”–just in case I don’t get a second chance. Maybe I won’t get a second chance to tell someone that I love them. Maybe I won’t get a second chance to play in the rain–to jump in a puddle–to draw in the sand. Maybe I won’t get a second chance to call a friend–to visit someone who’s lonely–to hug someone I care about. Let’s not take the chance that we won’t get to say everything we want to say–just in case.
Today’s task is to make absolute best use of every single moment in your day. Think you’re tough enough to take the challenge? Be the Best! Share your thoughts! Share your love! Show you care! For we may never pass this way again! You are the Best and today just might be your last opportunity to show your love–or maybe not. But why take a chance? I love you!!! Make me proud!
