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TamiL Apr 8, 2007

Don't Ever Forget That You Are Special

Don't ever forget that you are unique.
Be your best self
and not an imitation of someone else.
Find your strengths
and use them in a positive way.
Don't listen to those
who ridicule the choices you make.
Travel the road that you have chosen
and don't look back with regret.
You have to take chances
to make your dreams happen.
Remember that there is plenty of time
to travel another road--and still another--
in your journey through life.
Take the time to find the route
that is right for you.
You will learn something valuable
from every trip you take.
so don't be afraid to make mistakes.
Tell yourself that you're okay
just the way you are.
Make friends who respect your true self.
Take the time to be alone, too,
so you can know just how terrific
your own company can be.
Remember that being alone
doesn't always mean being lonely;
it can be a beautiful experience
of finding your creativity,
your heartfelt feelings,
and the calm and quiet peace deep inside you.
Don't ever forget that you are special.

   -------Jacqueline Schiff

Judi Apr 8, 2007

:clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  I love it Tami.  Words to live by. Thank you. :hug:

Kathleen Apr 9, 2007

Wow, I really like that!!!!

Kathleen

tuppies teddies Apr 9, 2007

This is such a godsend for me as as of today I am a single person... After 37 years of marriage I have made the final decision that I was not happy.

I guess it will be a bit rough in the forthcoming days BUT I have printed this poem and I am going to frame it and put it on a wall and read it everyday.

Thanks for posting it Tami..

TamiL Apr 9, 2007

This is such a godsend for me as as of today I am a single person... After 37 years of marriage I have made the final decision that I was not happy.

I guess it will be a bit rough in the forthcoming days BUT I have printed this poem and I am going to frame it and put it on a wall and read it everyday.

Thanks for posting it Tami..

Hang in there and remember you are SPECIAL!
:hug:

doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorApr 9, 2007

Thanks for this Tami, you are right we are all special! I will email this to my friends and relatives.

Hugs Jane.     

Jodi Falk Apr 9, 2007

Thank you !! How very nice to share !!!

clare14 Apr 9, 2007

This is such a godsend for me as as of today I am a single person... After 37 years of marriage I have made the final decision that I was not happy.

I guess it will be a bit rough in the forthcoming days BUT I have printed this poem and I am going to frame it and put it on a wall and read it everyday.

Thanks for posting it Tami..

Oh Denise.....   :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:    Thinking of you and you ARE a very special lady.    

DebbieD Apr 9, 2007

This is such a godsend for me as as of today I am a single person... After 37 years of marriage I have made the final decision that I was not happy.

I guess it will be a bit rough in the forthcoming days BUT I have printed this poem and I am going to frame it and put it on a wall and read it everyday.

Thanks for posting it Tami..

:hug: AND that YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!  :hug:  Soooo many people stay in a relationship because they think that's all they're worth, when they can do so, so much better.  Keep your chin up, and your friends close  :hug:

Tell yourself that you're okay
just the way you are.
  I'm working so desperately hard on this one myself!!!!  With the help of my hubby, and some friends, I'm gradually accepting that I really AM okay being overweight, but they'll support me fully if I want to do exercises, or alter my diet (just aiming for healthier).  Hubby's getting really good at keeping me away from the fried foods     No easy feat in the Midwest, USA!! 

tuppies teddies Apr 9, 2007

Thank-you girls for your thoughts.

  A lot of stuff has happened over the years and really it was past the "you don't do this and you do this".  Basically the relationship was over. It would have been easy to say I will give it another go but then the issues would have eventualy returned again as they have lots of times over the 37 years.  He is a very angry person at the moment because he thought we could work it out. 
My thoughts are, I would rather live meagily and be happy rather than have all this material stuff and be unhappy.  There are no other parties involved it is just we have run our race,

Look to the future Denise not back at the past is my current motto.

I bought a little book which is called "reach for your dreams". Each day I open it at random and that is my dream for the day. Also a very good bear friend of mine sent me the DVD " The Secret" which is all about positives and only attracting positives into your life.

I am a little sad but I will move on....

I know I will be okay, because I would not have made this decision if I thought I would not. As he is angry I am guessing things will be said, but have promised myself I am not going to say anymore to inflame the situation.