Words to live by...

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the importance of family. Like all families, mine have their share of eccentricities and we definitely put the fun in dysfunctional, but thats all part of our charm. I am blessed to have such an awesome family. I am thankful for their patience and wisdom, their support and encouragement, but most of all for their unconditional love.

I'd like to share some of their words with you. Some are inspirational, some are poignant and some are just wierd and still make me smile.


Follow your heart, if you can find a job you love, you will never work a day in your life.

People who say nothing is impossible should try gargling with their mouths closed.

Think before you speak. A closed mouth gathers no foot.

You don't know how easy you have it! I used to have to walk 5 miles in the snow - uphill both ways!

The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

Be there for your friends when they least deserve it, because thats when they need you most.

What you think of yourself is much more important than what others think of you.

Know yourself. Don't accept your dogs admiration as evidence that you are wonderful.

Noah didn't wait for his ship to come in - he built one!

You won't be a failure if you dont make it, you'll be a success because you tried.

If you can laugh at it, you can live with it.

Being different isn't the same as making a difference.


I am grateful for these words, and many others that are given with love and generosity of spirit, for as a wise woman once said, 'I'm rich in people.'