Thanks To You

"Some people come into our lives for a reason, a season, and a lifetime."

This is the quote that entered my head on my ride home. But I'm not sure if I got it right. Sad to say I forgot where I read this line. Anyway, it just seems so appropriate right now.

Someone made my life interesting even if it was just for a little while. In a big way he helped me realize something and loosen the shackles that continue to bind me to the past, my past. His friendship came at a time when I needed to feel cared for in a way. Even if you're not going to be able to read this post, I thank you, for waking me up from my stupor and making me realize that life is still good. You came at the point in my life when I was looking for a good reason why things happened the way they did. One text message you sent especially made an impact on me, made me think that you unerstand me even though you don't know my story, "Things are never lost completely. They are put away, misplaced or taken by someone else. Sometimes, they are transformed into something else. Just like the love you have for someone who is gone - that love does not disintegrate. One day when you least expect it, you will find that things are less achy. You will be amazed at how much the heart can bear. And yes, you will be grateful for all that you've lost and all that you'll find in time."

The time and effort you gave are very much appreciated. Our lives touched for a reason and I thank you for coming even for just a season...Maybe someday we'll meet again in this lifetime...

Photo Credit: Funmunch

Just Words to Inspire

Have you ever experienced laughing so hard, but your laughter seemed like a hollow sound? You go about your daily tasks, but for what? There are times when you can hardly make it through the day. This is how I’ve been feeling lately. I guess I really need some inspiration. We all do at certain points in our lives, right?

I found this material on the net, somehow it helped me see more of life’s realities. There was no author but it’s not hard to imagine that the person who wrote this had gone through a lot in her/his life as well to be able to say all these realities. Read for yourself.

I BELIEVE

I believe- That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I believe- That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in awhile and, you must forgive them for that.

I believe-That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I believe- That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I believe- That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I believe- That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be
the last time you see them

I believe- That you can keep going long after you can't.

I believe- That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we
feel.

I believe- That either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I believe-That regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and therehad better be something else to take its place.

I believe- That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I believe- That money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I believe- That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time!

I believe- That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.

I believe- That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I believe- That just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

I believe- That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I believe- That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others.Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I believe- That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I believe- That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I believe- That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other, And justbecause they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I believe- That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I believe- That two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I believe- That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't
even know you.

I believe- That even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help.

I believe- That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human
being.

I believe- That the people you care about most in life are the essence of life.Tell them today how much you love them and what they mean to you.

Source: Roger Knapp

Poetry: I Still Think Of You

MY SHELTER AND MY FRIEND

MY SHELTER AND MY FRIEND
April 4, 2009

In moments of doubts and fears
In times of sorrow and tears
You never let go of my hand
You give me the strength to stand

When defeat overwhelms me
Boundless grace You give for free
You make me feel a winner
And everything seems brighter

Though I stumble over and over again
And all I ever do is cause you pain
You still won’t let me go on my own
You always take my hand and lead me home

You never get tired of waiting for me
When your truth I just don’t seem to see
Patiently, with arums wide open to receive
You wait ‘til once again I come to believe

All the things you’ve done and all you will do
With all my heart and soul I thank you
Never have I found a friend like you
Someone whose love is so pure and true

And I pray you’ll never let me go
May your love in me forever flow
Please stay at my side ‘til the end
Always be my Shelter and my Friend.

He Remains Faithful

HE REMAINS FAITHFUL

In this life friends come and go
Many come but few remain true
Not many will offer a helping hand
When you no longer have the strength to stand

They don’t see you standing at the edge of the abyss
When your heart is full of aches and sadness
Too blinded to see the tear falling from your eyes
Too caught up in their own busy lives to ask why.

But there is one friend who’s always faithful to you
Someone whose love is ever abundant and true
He is the One who’ll stay by your side forever
Wherever you go He’ll be right there.

Though you stumble and make mistakes
He’s still going to be the friend who never forsakes
He shares and knows everything about your life
He remains faithful in happiness and in strife.

Online Dating, Anyone?

Being alone is tough, I know. Getting over a broken heart is tougher. When you had your heart broken, it sometimes feel like you’re never going to fall again, right? But they say there’s a reason for everything that happen in our lives. It could be that, that person was never meant for you. Your one, true soulmate is still out there looking for you too, the way you’re searching for him or her. But then, maybe you aren’t. If you’re not it’s time you do. Nothing’s going to happen if you just sit there twiddling your thumb and hope that one day he or she is going to knock on your door! If you’re not ready to find that someone face to face, then maybe you can go online. Being a bit of an online flirt is not bad. In fact many have found their lifetime partners in these dating sites.

But, sometimes it doesn’t mean you have to immediately find a husband or a boyfriend. Just be open and friendly and see where it will go on from there. Sometimes giving in to this pressure is one of ingredients to a disastrous relationship. Make it light. And if it’s meant to be, it will naturally blossom, bit by bit into real love, and into a lasting relationship. It won’t hurt to give online dating a try, right? You deserve to be happy, but no one can give that happiness to you. You have to go out from your comfort zone and take the first step!

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