My Sister, My Friend

Sister we've been there through life's sorrow and pain, but together we have always endured the strain. We've argued and bickered and made each other mad, but if you weren't my sister, life would be so sad. We've cried till we laughed and laughed till we cried, sometimes for no reason we didn't even know why. When we're not together our bond is just as strong, because we are sisters we know when something is wrong. We've whispered our deepest secrets only sisters could share. I love my sister dearly because she really cares. So whether we're together or we are far apart. You're my sister, my friend and forever in my heart.

I Love You My Sister

Last night was the best and most wonderful night of my life. I was reunited with my sister, we had not seen each other for over 13 years. Words cannot describe the feelings that went through me when I first saw her. My heart was filled with the greatest of all joy and love. I have missed my sister so very much. It was so surreal, I felt like I was dreaming! Thanks to my brother-in-law for surprising her with a trip to Hawaii for their 30th wedding anniversary. We had a family reunion last night. We all went out to dinner, my brother, my son and his wife, and my two precious grandsons, whom they got to meet for the very first time. Our family is very small. And that was all of us on the island. A great time was had by all. The children enjoyed getting to know their grand-aunt and uncle and took to them right away. Hugs and kisses were easily exchanged between all. My brother who is very funny kept us all laughing. We had great food, local comfort food (yummy!) And the warm friendly Hawaiian atmosphere was just fantastic! The restaurant was very kid friendly too, a great plus. The long time apart quickly melted away. And it seemed just like yesterday that we were together. We three siblings have been through the worst of times growing up together, and we survived. And for me this was the greatest blessing I could ever have. If I should leave this earth today, I would leave with a full and happy heart. All my dreams have come true. Thank you Brother-In-Law for bringing my sister home to me. I can hardly wait for Saturday, we are going on a dinner cruise together. They will be leaving for the mainland on Sunday. It will be our last night together, we three siblings. I am counting down the hours and minutes. To make it more memorable. My Son who is a Boat Captain will be driving the Catamaran that night. I am so looking forward to this. Don't know when we will all be able to be together again.

I Love You Little Sister! 

The Knots Prayer

 Dear God,

Please untie the knots,
that are in my mind,
my heart and my life.
Remove the have nots,
the can nots and the do nots
that I have in my mind.

Erase the will nots,
may nots, and
might nots that find
a home in my heart.

Release me from the could nots,
would nots and
should nots that obstruct my life.

And most of all, dear God,
I ask that you remove from my mind
my heart and my life all of the am nots
that I have allowe to hold me back,
especially the thought
that I am not good enough.

Amen.

This Is My Wish For You

Courage: to know yourself

Beauty: for your eyes to see

Smiles: when sadness intrudes

Faith: so you can believe

Hugs: when spirits sag

Sunsets: to warm your heart

Frienships: to brighten your being

Laughter: to kiss your lips

Comfort: on difficult days

Patience: to accept the truth

Confidence: for when in doubt

Love: to complete your life

Someday

 Someday everything will all 

make perfect sense, so for now,

laugh at the confusion,

smile through the tears,

and keep reminding

yourself that everything

happens for a reason.

Believe In Yourself

Believe in yourself and you values,
don't sell out when things go wrong.
Don't let anyone get you down,
always bounce back up.

Set goals for your future,
never settle for anything less.
Realize that there are others in the world,
with much bigger problems than you.

Appreciate the good things in life,
and be thankful for the time
you have with your loved ones.
Spend more time with your family and friends.

Appreciate the simple things in life,
and don't get caught up in material things.

Before

Before you speak, listen.

Before you write, think.

Before you spend, earn.

Before you invest, investigate.

Before you  critize, wait.

Before you pray, forgive.

Before you quit, try.

Before you retire, save.

Before you die, give.

~William Author Ward~

Unconditional Love

 Love is patient, Love is kind

Love is learning to be blind.

To others faults, it keeps no score,

Love is learning much much more.

Love protects, and always trusts,

Perseverance is a must.

Love is facing stormy weather,

Hand in hand, we walk together.

Love is honest, not deceiving,

In God and others, we keep believing.

Love is learning to forgive

As Jesus taught us how to live.

True love we find will not forsake.

But always gives more than it takes.

Love is learning to rejoice.

In all we face, it is our choice.

We are learning the meaning of love.

As given to us by God above.

~ Marcell Billinghurst ~