I have learned that...

• History also starts Now.
• I need to be careful what I wish for - there is that equalizer called Murphy's law.
• Think and re-think before your open your mouth.
• No matter how old I get, any news about children dying still pains my heart.
• It is okay to dream even if in reality it will never happen. It just feels good to dream it anyway.
• I am grateful for all the moments a friend can spend with me. For I can never guarantee a tomorrow, only today.
• It keeps me warm knowing that I have had the best of times with you.
• I smile the biggest when I am the saddest.
• I never regretted anything that I had done. If any my regrets are for the things I did not get to do.
• I need to travel to get outside my life's bubble.
• I like to keep things very REAL, no pretenses and no lies.
• Fridays and 22nds got to be emotionally manageable in time.
• I am no longer in pain when I can think of something or someone and I shed no tears.
• I will always my Mama Edna. I still cry when I think about her.
• My weakness and source of strength are one and the same.
• Prayers are always answered. I just have to be listening even when the answer is NO.
• To let someone in your heart also means you have to be your kindest when they want out.
• Humility is an essential trait to fight anger, resentment and bitterness.
• It is best to be thankful for your blessings than just counting them.
• Never hug someone unless your heart means it.
• Bidding someone goodbye is giving them the space to grow.
• Change is good, not easy, but it is good.

Singing and humming is an outlet for me so I do not curse (say bad words). So next time you hear me sing or hum, it might not be that tune you recognize because it is so peppered with f%#@&*^ bad words.....(I always wanted to do that) :-)