Another Birthday

In the Moment – Reflections of Life , Love and Travel  --“Another Birthday”

As I awoke this morning to another birthday,  I feel a sense of peace and joy in my soul.  My heart is so full of gratitude for the amazing friends and family in my life.  

It feels  different , not having Sam by my side as I woke up at sunrise on my Birthday today.   But, I’m not in heart wrenching sadness from it any longer.  I know he is out there watching over me.   I believe I’ve crossed a very important step in the year of firsts, with the help and love of many people near and far.

Birthday’s would not exist without that person that carried us who we call , “Mom”.   So a great big Thank You to my special Mom who brought me into this world,  and  who taught by example of  how to be a strong independent woman .  Through the years she has provided me with an abundance of love,  and instilled the knowledge that I could be anyone I wanted to be.    It’s because of her,  that I understand how to  live and love with a passion,  how to have confidence  in myself , and  how to not be afraid of the unknown.    Most of all,  believing that by taking chances I could achieve success and such amazing happiness. 

Over the past couple of days, I’ve been celebrating my Birthday with a few of my girlfriends.   I get so much pleasure from spending quality time with these incredible women.  They are all such a gift to me!  I can’t imagine my life without them.   Some girlfriends  I get to see more often than others  because they  live near me but, even  those I  only get  the chance to see when I travel or hear their voice on the phone  puts such a smile on my face when I think of them and all the wonderful memories that we have shared over my lifetime.   The bond I share with these ladies is one that I will treasure until the day I leave this earth.

I also give Thanks to the Lord up above for filling my life with people who I know are always going to be there for me.  I’ve seen it, and I know for a fact this is true!  I hope to have many more beautiful days and years ahead to share with those  I love and cherish.  In the meantime, I will continue to Live in the Moment,  dance the days and nights away to the sweet sounds of music,  travel the globe,  and be forever grateful to be sharing this journey with you. 

March 28, 2014

Reflections of Life “Girlfriends are like Diamonds”

I am so incredibly fortunate to say, that I have several ladies that I call my very special girlfriends(BFF’s).  They have been there during my happiest of times to the saddest, and most tragic of times.   These are people that shine as bright as Diamonds in my life. 

Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes, and as we know so do friends.  It doesn’t matter which shape or size they might be because, they all play an integral part in your life.  They are  individually  there to provide as much love, joy, and laughter as you need at any given moment.  

They shine as bright as the stars and moon, at varying times to help carry you through life’s challenges.  I have seen that each friend brings their own very special talents to our friendship.  Some are the comedians when you need to laugh, some are the creative ones that can find just the right activity to distract you from your deepest sorrow, some are the ones that can make your taste buds salivate from the amazing dishes they put together for a fun girls night, some are the ones that you know always have your back personally, professionally , financially and even organize your house for you,  some will use their talents and be there for the very  last precious moments of  one’s life,  and then there are ones that will get on a dance floor with you and feel  that soul moving music as much as you and then will gently remind you to never do that move again.  But, most important of all is, they all are there to just listen and comfort you when you need to get through life’s difficult road.

These girlfriends are like a prism reflecting off of a multi-faceted diamond as it slowly turns. They encompass all colors, ethnic backgrounds and stages of life, from childhood through your lifetime.  They provide so many beautiful memories and shared experiences that you cannot help but smile, laugh or cry.

A diamond is the hardest mineral on earth, and these girlfriends are also the strongest of all.  They are the ones that you know will be with you through “thick or thin.”  I won’t say that everyone is scratch proof like a diamond but, they are less resistant to take something personal . They will not let you down, even if you are having a bad day and might not be “politically correct” or have accidentally offended them.  Although, I’ve found a quick apology is the best practice.   They get you, and understand that life isn’t always easy and you only share your “deepest “ feelings and emotions with them because they have been chosen to be a part of your inner circle. 

The relationship between girlfriends is one that most men do not understand.  Like the rarest diamonds in a variety of colors, these girlfriends are the rarest gems who enrich and support our mental well -being.  The best of them float to the top, just like a real diamond.  

I hope that you are blessed to have wonderful girlfriends in your life, as I do.  They each know how very much they mean to me and how much I love them. But, I want them to all know that my life especially now would not be the same without them.   If I haven’t told them enough, I want to remind them that I will be there for them whenever their life’s journey becomes difficult or derailed.  They are my most precious gem, and I will treasure them forever.