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Posted by Melanie Reber (Member # 3707) on :

Dear Friends...

Instead of the obligatory New Year's resolutions that we all fall pray to...
I thought I would share with you my continued resolutions.

These were written years ago as I became very ill and went through a dramatic change. I realized at that time, my priorities were changing as well.

Now, as then, I resolve to try and continue working at the art of gratitude, the understanding of beauty and the practice of grace.

I use to believe...

That family was what you were born into- now I realize that your true family is who you find lingering in your heart at the end of the day.

That problems should be ignored until they went away- now I realize that all problems are opportunities to learn something new.

That I could orchestrate my future-now I realize that hope, faith, and trust have taken me places beyond my expectations.

That change was frightening- now I realize that without it we become stagnant.

That those with wealth, beauty, and power led charmed lives- now I realize that a charmed life consists of grace, love, and compassion.

That ones success was measured by recognition- now I realize that it is measured by quiet deeds of the heart.

That I would stop growing at a certain age- now I realize that growth is a life-long necessity.

That silence was golden- now I realize that some words should never be left unsaid.

That I could exist independently- now I realize that no one survives or thrives without the gift of another's love.

That others alone would be able to heal my heart- now I realize that true healing comes from many sources. From the earth below, from the heavens above, but mostly, from a place deep within.

Melanie

Posted by lymesux (Member # 6248) on :

How beautiful Melanie.

Here's wishing you a wonderful new year.

Hoping I will someday grow up to be as wise as you [Big Grin]

Posted by just don (Member # 1129) on :

"I" know DARN sure I will never be so wise to say something so truly beautiful!!!

Posted by hatsnscarfs (Member # 6562) on :

Wow! Thanks Melanie. Those are getting posted on the new bulletin board I've resolved to put up over my desk!

Happy New Year -
hats

Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

melanie, you rock! you are such a gifted writer!

i can't wait for you to WRITE A BOOK with your inspirational quotes; you can be our Maya Angelieu, sp, of the lyme world, but we will share you with all the "normal" folks in the world.

thanks for sharing your wisdom; would love to see it also in the MEMORIAL PAGES! you deserve to have it there girl. [group hug]

Posted by Melanie Reber (Member # 3707) on :

Oh, you guys are too very kind...thank you for your most generous comments.

And betty, you crack me up [Smile]

My best,
melanie

Posted by hopeful123 (Member # 3244) on :

melanie,
that was was truly beautiful and inspirational. whata gift you are.

[group hug]

Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :

Melanie,

Wow!!! Whenever I feel discouraged I search this forum and always find something uplifting.

What beautiful thoughts...thank you so much for sharing them.

I think I will go tell my children I love them now and thank God for people like you and for sharing your love and wisdom with all of us.

Geneal

Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :

How sweet...

[Big Grin]