Realization...

Since my internal clock is set to get up at 5AM, I have been up and busy all morning. As I sat in a quiet house this morning I allowed myself to reflect on the past year. So many things have changed for us, some I have come to realize have been eye-opening. I never imagined that our lives would come down the path that was chosen for us, nor did I imagine that so many things and people would change. Not only was moving an intricate part of our life change, but also the people that cross our path. I must say there are those that I thought would be a life long friend and those that I thought were part of a growing friendship that would also be life long; I now feel it was a mirage of a friendship. Friendship is not based on a lifestyle, money or homes - it is based on love. The ones that I thought would stand beside me forever, are not. It has taken me a long time to get over this. The shock at times was overwhelming, but with the help of my Savior I am overcoming all of my negative feelings. I am now thankful for what we have been through, I am thankful for our family and for the many blessing that the Lord continues to bestow upon us. I am thankful for the realization of my true friends and for the love that I have in my heart for the ones that I thought were my friends. May God be with us all during the upcoming holidays. I wish each and everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Be thankful, be loving, be kind, laugh and live everyday to the fullest!