I ran into an old lady the other day.

We chatted for a couple hours as I sanded the cabinet drawers of a bathroom I am remodeling for a friend. She was an absolute hoot; a spirit of pure fire. She was a blinding light of passion, love, and fearlessness.

We talked and laughed. We both immensely enjoyed each others company.

She eventually had to leave abruptly for a meeting, and quickly hurried off.

I momentarily freaked out, as I realized we had not exchanged names.I felt bummed that I hadn’t done so. Later I realized our names didn’t matter, because our souls had just touched for a while.

I later found out that she had terminal brain cancer, and would soon be gone.

No matter who you meet each day, remember to treat them with the upmost love and respect. You do not know what they may be dealing with, or what they have endured.

We are all special and deserving of love.

We may be old and set in our ways, we may be young and quick to change.

We may have lost, we may have endured.

We can always choose to lift each other up and touch a soul. Sometimes both reach out to touch the other, like the lady I met.

Our names did not matter, but that moment did.

Anxious thoughts

Clouded mind

Future and past

They’re all mine

I am what I have made

I am what I’ve become

My recollection dims,

Of the me that’s in the past

I focus on the now

I focus on the future

Never forgotten

Never lost

But is what I am now

Thankful for the lessons

Thankful for the blessings

I do the best I can,

With the things I have been given

My family

My friends

My life

I am what I have made

I am what I’ve become

Regrets;

I have none

Without the good

Without the bad

I would not be where I am now, without the steps that led me here

Seeking help

Reaching out

Hands appear

Fake gestures here

Pushed aside

To much pride

I ask of you

If only you knew

My heart grows weak

Too long now

I’ve tried to speak

Empty ears

My voice disappears

I see it now

Your gestures false

I can

I will

I must

Happiness is not a thing to be obtained or to find; rather it is the side effect of good memories being created...

Happiness is not in the future; it is in the moments you choose to create now.

Happiness is the Holy Spirit.

Happiness is the smile on a face.

Happiness is holding a newborn baby.

Happiness is the choice to be the light in someone's day; no matter how yours is going.

Happiness is knowing you did your best, and made the most uplifting choices you could have.

Love is sacrifice for the betterment of another.

Love is family

Love is unfailing no matter the appearance inside or out.

Each piece equal

Each piece belongs

Each unique

Each with its place

Each loved

Each cherished

But...

Without each piece

Nothing's complete

You are that piece

Together whole

Deep green pools swirling with golden honey

Your eyes pull me in; my heart feels funny

Your wonderful essence

The smell of your presence

Red flowing hair

A color so deep, so rare

Beautiful freckles, beautiful skin

It carries love within

Carried two for us; the best

Because of you; I am blessed

My love for you

My love for them

You all

My all

I Love you

A HEART ENDLESSLY FALLING

HOLD FAST

PUSH FORWARD

THROUGH DARK CLOUDS,

LIGHT BREAKS

THE ARDUOUS JOURNEY ENDS

RELEASED

FREE

SALVATION

I AM MADE NEW

I STILL STAND

Though It Seems Endless

You Feel Restless

Am I helpless?

By Your Side

Always Here

Always Near

I’ll Hold You Close

I’ll Hold You Tight

In The Darkest Night,

I’ll Be Your Light

You My Dear,

Need Not Fear

You Are Not Alone

You Are Precious

You Are Beautiful

You Are Worthy

You Are Loved