Tuesday Treasures

Sometimes, in this busy life of ours, it is VERY easy to get caught up in what we "think" is most important and put all the rest on the back burner. Well, that's what my treasure is today- "all the rest!" I am so thankful for all the simple things in life; sweet giggles after a funny joke, belly-gut laughs during a tickle fight. Snuggling with the ones I love on a Sunday afternoon, taking up the whole bed when my husband goes to work. Eskimo kisses, big wet kisses from a baby. Reading a good book, watching a good chick flick. Licking the beaters after making cookies, the smell of warm bread. Dancing when I think no one is watching, a bride and grooms first dance. A warm shower, clean jammies. Freshly fallen snow, the way it smells after it rains. A friendly smile from a stranger, a strong, familiar hand to hold when I'm lonely or sad. The gift of being able to say "sorry" and to be forgiven. The glow of a sunset or sunrise. Just simply knowing that I am loved. Pretty much all the many things we take for granted every day!

This poem reminded me of the simple things and to embrace them every moment- for we never know when that tender moment will be gone and replaced only with regret! Life is too short and way too precious!!

Take time to play with your kids more. Silly play.

Run around with them. They love it.

Sit and cuddle your kids as much as you can.

Make sure everyone knows how much you love them-

Sometimes you never have the chance to tell them again.

Don't sweat the small stuff. Some things just don't matter-

They mean something, but they really don't matter.

Hold yourself accountable.

Remember that everyone has a bad day once and a while. Just like you.

Don't get offended. Assume that whomever said it, just didn't get it out right.

Give others a break. We are all fighting our own battles.

Remember that people aren't always going to remember what you said,

But they will always remember how you made them feel. Make them feel special.

There are too many people out there who need someone really bad. Be that someone.

Sometimes all someone needs is a shoulder to cry on. Give it to them and really listen.

Don't keep your distance. We are all supposed to be taking care of each other.

Life isn't about us, it's about everyone else.

Sometimes the simplest things to you, mean the world to someone else.Give it to them.

Live by example.

Have Faith.

Remember . . . Life is Good.

"One day at a time--this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone. Do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering!"

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,
but by the moments that take our breath away.”