I Believe

I believe in Karma … a kind act, letting a car in during rush hour, what kindness you show today will come back to you two-fold tomorrow.

I believe in love … even though I may not understand why it is so difficult to find and even harder to hold.

I believe you can not love or be loved ~ unless you love yourself.

I believe in Santa Claus ~ and all his magic.

I believe in God and in life after death.

I believe in Family ~ it’s strength, it’s love, it is where our story begins.

I believe in honesty … say what you feel, tell it how it is … those who care don’t matter and those who matter won’t care.

I believe you should kiss your loved ones goodbye … every time you leave.

I believe in forgiveness … the hard part is admitting when you are wrong … so when someone does you should forgive them … let it go. Life is too short for animosity.

I believe in my children … the people that they are and the people that they will become.

And I believe in myself … the woman I have become and the woman I continue to learn to be. Each day is a gift and I intend to cherish every moment.

Hope

HOPE ~ is a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one's life. Hope is the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best.

As life unfolds before me, each new day filled with unknown events … the mystery of what is to be … I wonder what destiny has in store for me. There are many days my heart it lifted by the smile of my children, the sound of their laughter, and the warmth of their hugs.

And yet there are some days that present obstacles that make me question my decisions, my strength, my faith. Do not misunderstand, I am an optimistic person. But there are days that the clouds can be so dark and grey that it is easy to overlook the silver lining.

So here I sit, exhausted from a sleepness night, taking care of a sick child, feeling completely alone and somehow still finding it within myself to have faith and hope. Faith that my little ‘belle’ will be well soon, hope that good things ‘do’ come to those who wait. Hope for tomorrow and Faith in myself.

Jodee Messina says it best …

“Another day has almost come and gone
Cant imagine what else could wrong
Sometimes Id like to hide away somewhere and lock the door
A single battle lost but not the war

Cause tomorrows another day
And Im thirsty anyway
So bring on the rain”

Now I get the job description???

POSITION: Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma

JOB DESCRIPTION: Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, and bean embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION: None.. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: None required unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis..

WAGES AND COMPENSATION: Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.

BENEFITS: While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love, and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.

** AND A FOOTNOTE: THERE IS NO RETIREMENT ~~ EVER!!!