Dear Readers,
 

Well it has been a real roller coaster ride for me the last couple of months and I am
just now starting to feel like life is once again settling down for me and starting to
once again run smoother. For awhile there I wasn't even quite sure which end was up.

Since I am a realist and usually a very calm person who takes things in stride pretty
much, I have managed to get through life's storms the last while. I believe that no
matter what happens in life it is meant to be and that with patience and facing facts I
can get through anything that comes my way. 

I am not saying that I do not dream now and then of far away places or winning the
lottery because like every other human being on earth dreams are something I can
have for free and I believe something everyone needs to have sometimes. Especially
when times are tough. 

Over the last month in particular I have had to face and handle multiple things and
some that were hard to swallow but I have made it through and am standing on my
feet solid and firm. The days are getting better and I see light at the end of the tunnel
once again.  

Having a firm faith in my "Creator" and knowing He/She will not give me more then I
can cope with I took each thing that went askew and dealt with it in what I hope is a
sensible and realistic view. 

I found the following little poem quite helpful and I think it makes a lot of sense as
well. 
                          

Life Survival Kit  

                                                         
Items Needed: Toothpick, Rubber Band, Band Aid, Pencil, Eraser, Chewing Gum, 
Mint,  Candy Kiss, Tea Bag.   

Why?   

TOOTHPICK -- To remind you to pick out the good qualities in others.   

RUBBER BAND -- To remind you to be flexible, things might not always go the way
you want, but it will work out.   

BAND AID -- To remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's.   

PENCIL -- To remind you to list your blessings everyday.   

ERASER -- To remind you that everyone makes mistakes, and it's OK.   

CHEWING GUM -- To remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.  

MINT -- To remind you that you are worth a mint!   

CANDY KISS -- To remind you that everyone needs a kiss or a hug everyday.   

TEA BAG -- To remind you to relax daily and go over that list of blessings


                          
I think no matter what happens in a person's life we have to keep a firm perspective on things and a realistic attitude. However a little guideline like the poem above does not hurt to keep in mind either.  

Each night when I say my prayers I am just thankful that I have gotten through another day on this earth and that hopefully I will be here to enjoy one more tomorrow. 

Until next time..... 

hugs
Misker 

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