Melanie Reber
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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
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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
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bettyg
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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.
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Melanie Reber
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Oh, you guys are too very kind...thank you for your most generous comments.
And betty, you crack me up
My best, melanie
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hopeful123
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melanie, that was was truly beautiful and inspirational. whata gift you are.
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Geneal
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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
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