~Hang In There~

Difficulties arise in the lives of us all.
What is most important is dealing with the hard times,
coping with the changes, and getting through to the
other side where the sun is still shining just for you...

It takes a strong person to deal with tough times and
difficult choices. But you are a strong person. It takes courage
to see you through. It takes being an active participant in your life.
But you are in the driver's seat, and you can determine the direction
you want tomorrow to go in.

Hang in there...and  take care to see that you don't lose
sight of the one thing that is constant, beautiful, and true:
Everything will be fine ~ and it will turn out that way
because of the special kind of person you are.

So... beginning today and lasting a lifetime through ~
Hang in there, and don't be afraid to feel like the 
morning sun is shining... just for you.

~ I Wish I Knew
 the Right Words to Say to You Now ~

Things haven't been easy for you lately,
and sometimes even close friends can't find the words
to comfort one another...

I do not pretend to understand what you must be feeling inside,
but I do know how frightening the unknown can be
and that sometimes we have to face our fears alone.

I'm beside you in this,
even though I sometimes find myself
stumbling over words meant to reassure you 
that everything will work out.
I'm hurting with you, 
and if I can help to ease your burdens 
I want to do that.

Life sometimes gives us obstacles
that render us helpless,
and though it isn't within my power 
to make things better for you,
I, too, feel your pain.

I know that I can't change things,
but I can listen,
I can hold your hand,
and I can offer my strength
in your time of need.

Maybe  the words aren't always there,
but my heart is.

~DON'T QUIT~

When things go wrong,  as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
Keep your spirits high for through thick and thin,
You must carry on if you are to win.

Life is strange with its twists and turns.
As everyone of us sometimes learns.
It challenges us to often give up
When we could have captured the victor's cup.

So turn your failures inside out,
Press them on past fear and doubt.
Never mind if things hold you back a bit.
You'll come out on top 
~ but you mustn't quit.