A Reason, A Season, or A Lifetime
When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do.
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are. They are here for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up or out and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, and our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and it is now time to move on.

When people come into your life for a SEASON, it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They may bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; those things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person; and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship has a special sense. Thank you for being a part of my life.

Forgiveness
Forgiveness is letting go of the pain & accepting what has happened, because it'll not change.
Forgiveness is dismissing the blame. Choices were made that cause the hurt; we each could've chose differently but we didn't.
Forgiveness is looking at the pain & learning the lessons it has produced & understanding what we've learned.
Forgiveness allows us to move on toward a better understanding of universal love & our true purpose.
Forgiveness is knowing love is the answer to all questions & we're all in some way connected.
Forgiveness is starting over with the knowledge we've gained. It's saying: " I forgive you & I forgive Myself, I hope you can do the same.

Judith Mammy

Never Look Back
Never look back on the past with regret
For the days that might have been,
Nor the promises made that were never kept
And the goals you did not win.
For life cannot always be perfect
And our days don't always shine bright,
And promises are sometimes broken
And dreams may not turn out just right.
But no time has ever been wasted
Nor did idle tears just fall,
That the dear Lord was not watching
And understood it all.
For everything there is a season,
A time to reap and sow,
A time to laugh and a time to cry,
And a time for us to grow.
So let the ghosts of past memories
Fade and slip away
For the promise of another season
Begins with another day.

~ Jean V. Russell ~

ˆˆ Marriage Takes Three ˆˆ
Marriage takes three to be complete;
It's not enough for two to meet.
They must be united in love
By love's creator, God above.
A marriage that follows God's plan
Takes more than a woman and man.
It needs a oneness that can be
Only from Christ--
Marriage takes three.
I once thought marriage took
Just two to make a go.
But now I am convinced
It takes the Lord also.
And not one marriage fails
Where Christ is asked to enter.
As lovers come together
With Jesus at the center.
In homes where Christ is first
It's obvious to see,
Those unions really work,
For marriage still takes three.

Written by Judy

Life is a miracle
don't let it slip away,
Open your heart to others
give of yourself each day.
See the beauty in everyone
regardless of where they've been,
Some have a difficult journey
and really need a friend.
Share your gifts and talents
listen with your heart.
Do the things you dream about
but don't have time to start.
Pick a bouquet of flowers
show someone that you care,
Be gracious and forgiving
life is never fair.

Hold on to your courage
you may need it down the road,
We all have a cross to bear
it could be a heavy load.
If you practice all these things
no matter where you roam,
You may find both sun and rain
but you'll never feel alone!

- Author Unknown

If I Call You Friend
If I call you friend,
You will always share a piece of my heart.
I will always pride myself,
To always be true to you.
As much as I need friends,
So must you.
I will also share a place in your heart,
To be there whenever you need me.
I may not be there in flesh,
But I will always be there in spirit.
I will cope with your moods,
And try to understand your needs.
When you are angry,
I will laugh with you.
As sadness overwhelms you,
We will cry together.
If you feel down and kicked,
I will pick you up and brush away your doubts.
When you think you can't continue,
I will remind you that you can.
As you become discouraged,
I will boost your ego high.
At times when you wish to talk,
My attention will all be yours.
Being a friend I don't take lightly,
It's my desire, never a chore.
At times when you must mourn,
I shall mourn with you.
If you need some silence, yet not be alone,
We will sit together in the peace of quiet.
When you wish to play,
You will always have a playmate.
When you feel on top of the world,
I'll pat your back and tell you, you deserve to be.
You will never be completely alone,
A piece of me will always be with you.
One thing I can always give,
Is the gift of friendship for you to accept.
Allow our friendship to make you smile,
Bring joy to your life as you have to mine.
When you become confused and lose your way,
Let me guide you in the right direction.
Lean on me when you need support,
Let me share your sorrow and pain.
What good can a friend really be,
If you cannot understand we will always care.
If I call you friend,
You will always know,
A friend you have in me.

Make The Most Of Everyday

Live by your own light & shine by your own star.

Do what you always wanted to do with your life.

Envision the gift that you are.
Climb up the hills of your hopes & dreams. Take whatever steps you need to take.

You can't get to the top if you don't try & it's a journey you should definately make.
Try to find more time in your life - do it just for you.

The people you love and care about will be rewarded with your happiness, too.
When your calendar is far too full - keep the days from flying by.

Remember youth when time took forever - rediscover that child inside.
Spend part of everyday just doing something you'd like to do.

Today will never come again & yesterday is through.
The secret (if you'd like to know) to finding happiness is knowing it's all around & your life is blessed.
By being in this moment & living a day at a time - You have access to every gift that'll make your sunshine shine.
Brighten your world with friendships,love & wishes on a star. Make the most of everyday & celebrate all that you are.

~~Author Unknown~~