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What are you waiting for?
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know everything,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge
because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.
I understand I must love myself before
I can love others
I understand I must be open
so I can open others unto themselves
I understand I must be honest
if I expect that of my friend
I understand I must speak the truth
if I am to hear the truth spoken.
I understand I must reach out to people
if I am to be touched.
I understand I must share
If I am to be given.
I understand my knowledge must be used
if I am to grow.
I understand you must have freedom
if I am to be free.
This is a e-mail from my oldest of three sons....his name is Lance and he is 21 yrs. old.... hey mom: (AKA The Worlds Greatest Mother) I just wanted to let you know that you mean a lot to me mom. I really appreciate all the good things you have helped me accomplish in life and for always being there for me. I don't know what I would do with out you. You are a big piece of my life and the most important. Who could ask for a better mother. I know that we have gone through some hard times but you and I have always stuck by one another's side and that means a great deal to me. I know that you feel like you probably wrong or wished you could have raised us differently, but I am going to prove to you that you are a great mother and that you raised us kids perfectly. Do not ever look at how Dusty and Josh have turned out as a reflection of you, if that was true I would be like that wouldn't I? Life is about choices and you have taught me that people make good ones and bad ones. Eventually they will grow up. Mom I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate you a great deal, it breaks my heart and makes me cry about how you dont eat all that much I know the reason why but it puts pain on my heart to not be able to help that like I want to. I feel so sad about that. I wanted to let you know that you are the first person I pray for befor I goto sleep and I pray for god to make some good moves in your life like you have done in mine. One day mom, One day things are going to be different then things are now I promise things will be much better and I will bust my butt to make sure I get my education and a decent career so I can take care of the person I love the most in this world, My Mother. I hope this has brought up your spirits mom.. all I wanted this to let you know is that I care about you dearly. Sincerely, Your Oldest & Loving Son Lance
My responce..... Dear Lance, I just wanted 2 respond 2 u'r e-mail 2 me & 2 let u know that I Love you very much. I am feeling remorseful & shamed @ some of the things that I did as a mom bringing u up. The things I allowed 2 go on in front of u & u'r brother's instead of protecting u, 4 not nurturing u as a special young boy u were & accepting u as a young man that u r now. 2 think I said "jokingly", i wish i could just run away, that u boys would of been better off w/out me in u'r life & @ times push back"!!!!! That should not have even been thought of, much less been said, it was silently telling you that I was not accepting of the choices & decisions I have made for myself. I have been doing a lot of soul searching the last year or so & am now spending time writing in my journals with the hope that 1 day when u boys get them it will better help u 2 understand where I was @ that time in life & maybe im hopeing u boys will be able 2 forgive me for the choices i made @ the time. I am absolutely devoted 2 my new life change & tring to embrace the energy & love from the ones closes 2 me 2 help me realise why I did some of the things I did. I guess I don't have 2 jot down all the details, I am sure @ times u r haunted by some of the life's jolts that has been dished out by dysfunctional adults, who even though they meant all the best 4 u, just plain made the wrong choices. I know this is not the end of our conversation, perhaps just the start of some real deep wonderful restoration work between u & I. (the other 2 can deal with their issues when their ready), but I have 2 & want 2 be open & honest with u, no holds barred so u & I can get beyond the past & look tword the future in a healthy & happy way. I am not sure how u will take this or what emotions will arise, but just know this also, if it is tears, anger, just feel free 2 express them in a healthy atmosphere. I am not sure what I projected 2 u as far as emotions being shown were concerned, but I hope I am not too late in saying I love you Lance with all my heart & I hope 2 b a better, more open & sensitive mom 2 u in the future. In finishing this part, just know I have forgiven myself 4 the heartache I have put u through, but I also hope & pray that 1 day u can forgive me 4 the part I have played in damaging your "little boy" inside u, in other words u'r heart. I love u !! eternally, mom kisses and hugs P.S. Ty for always knowing what to say and just when i needed to hear it.......I luv u !!!!
Joe Smith started the day early having set his alarm clock ( MADE IN JAPAN ) for 6 a.m. while his coffeepot ( MADE IN CHINA ) was perking, he shaved with his electric razor ( MADE IN HONG KONG ). He put on a dress shirt ( MADE IN SRI LANKA ), designer jeans ( MADE IN SINGAPORE ) and tennis shoes ( MADE IN KOREA ). After cooking his breakfast in his new electric skillet ( MADE IN INDIA ) he sat down with his calculator ( MADE IN MEXICO ) to see how much he could spend today. After setting his watch ( MADE IN TAIWAN ) to the radio ( MADE IN INDIA ) he got in his car ( MADE IN GERMANY ) filled it with gas from ( Saudi Arabia ) and continued his search for a good paying ( AMERICAN ) jOB at the end of yet another discouraging and fruitless day checking his computer ( Made In Malaysia ), Joe decided to relax for a while. He put on his sandals ( MADE IN BRAZIL ) poured himself a glass of wine ( MADE IN FRANCE ) and turned on his TV ( MADE IN INDONESIA ), and then wondered why he can't find a good paying job in .... AMERICA ..... 
A woman pregnant with triplets was walking down the street when a masked robber ran out of a bank and shot her three times in the stomach. Luckily the babies were OK. The surgeon decided to leave the bullets in because it was too risky to operate. She gave birth to two healthy
daughters and a healthy son.
All was fine for 16 years, and then one daughter walked into the room in tears.
"What's wrong?" asked the mother. "I was taking a tinkle and this bullet came out," replied the daughter.
The mother told her it was okay and explained what happened 16 years ago.
About a week later the second daughter walked into the room in tears. "Mom, I was taking a tinkle and this bullet came out."
Again the mother told her not to worry and explained what happened 16 years ago.
A week later her son walked into the room in tears. "It's okay" said the Mom, "I know what happened You were taking a tinkle and a bullet came out."
"No," said the boy, "I was playing with myself and I shot the dog."
I KNOW YOU SMILED
* Broom (brum) - a long handled brush used for sweeping (also doubles as a mode of transportation for your mother)
*Vacuum (vak' u em) - much like the leaf blower except it sucks in, instead of blowing out. Don't let this alarm you. It isn't broken and doesn't need more torque, speed, RAM or whatever it is you did to the dishwasher.
* Dust pan (DUH) - Contrary to popular belief, this is where you sweep the dirt, not under the hallway area rug.
Dust Cloth (dust kloth) - A cloth designated for removing tiny particles of dirt from every flat surface of the house. Hint: look for your old "lucky shirt".
* Bucket (buk' it)- Cylindric container used for holding soapy water when mopping the floor. Also known as your mid-evil knight helmet when you're playing with our seven-year-old.
* Mop - (mop) a bundle of coarse yarn, rags or cloth fastened at the end of a stick. You'll remember this as your dance partner at the New Year's Eve party last year.
* Toilet Brush (toi' lit brush) - Used for scrubbing the inside of the toilet bowl. I don't care what this looks like, you may NOT use my shower luffa again!
* Oven Cleaner (uv' en Klen' er) - No, not the teenager. This is an actually product that you buy, spray in the oven and wipe out two hours later. You won't need your welder's mask for this task, but if it makes you feel more dangerous, go ahead.
* Sponge (spunj) - used to gently wash away food particles from dinnerware. It won't be necessary to use your 300psi Power wash set. That was given to you in hopes of cleaning the EXTERIOR of the house (hint hint).
* Squeegee (skwe' je) - Same principle as washing the car windshield, and yes, real men DO squeegee!
Final Note:
While Duct tape may be a wonderful plumbers aid, it's really not the best solution for keeping the bathroom towels in place, and Jamie's teacher is still asking why his homework was stuck to his forehead last week. For these reasons, I have hidden the duct tape and distributed your picture to the local hardware stores. Don't make me call Duct Tape Anonymous again. Take your time, everything will be fine. If you need me, I'll be in the basement cleaning up the smoke damage from your "do it yourself" electrical rewiring incident last week.
I am looking for a TRUE FRIEND the next time I fall in love. Someone that will get to know my heart and who I truly am before SEX is mentioned. There is a heart inside of me, that wants to be treasured and loved . Am I a model? No. Am I the most beautiful woman in the world? No. All of my true friends know who I am and the kind of person I am. I am caring of other people and try to share hope for people who need it. Am I perfect? No and I never want to be. I don't know the long prayers that some of you write and I think they are very meaningful and beautiful. I don't read the Bible everyday but I do say my prayers for friends and families. I say them privately between God and myself. I am still the same person you have come to know.It has taken me almost 38 years to come to terms where I can live with myself. Will I get married again?.... someday....I don't know....but I do get lonely and miss friendship and going places as a couple to have fun besides the bars. For my true friends who really talk to me alot and know me I am still me. Please before I get hit with lots of scripture from the Bible, please DON'T!! I can admit my faults and shortcomings and what I have done wrong in my life. Love me for ME, because that is all I can be . Just wanted to put this on here because I do not want any of my friends to be misled or for them to judge me for who I ought to be. Who I should be is who I am.
THE REAL ME.
Darlene
