Once upon a time…

You never know where destiny will take you or who will cross your path. Some will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you through good times and sad times. Others will test your resolve to see if you have what it takes to stay on point and not break under pressure.

Moments in time come and go with a blink of an eye.

Bittersweet memories of people and places surface when we least expect it. Our minds loop with could of / should of scenarios: “If only I had called, written or visited more often, or said in person how much you meant to me…how much I appreciated you. If only we could share one last laugh together…a laugh that was harder and longer than we ever thought possible. Where we couldn’t stop crying, catch our breath or stand up straight because our sides hurt so much.” Oh, to be immobilized once more by shear bliss!   

Being human is not easy. We are beautifully complicated and lovingly imperfect. Despite our shortcomings, we can make a positive difference in the world.  

Even the smallest acts of kindness (seen and unseen) are holy. 

Be brave, gracious, and true.

There is always hope for a better and brighter tomorrow.

Have faith.