I woke this morning feeling sort of blue and plain down in the dumps. Not sure why I feel like crying. Maybe it is all that I have gone through with my youngest daughter lately again. I keep telling myself, I am a good mom and a good person though sometimes it doesn’t help.

I called a friend of mine, Dinah, on the phone today. Even though she has had a lot of trauma in her life the past year, she always has a special way of cheering me up and telling just what I need to hear. She reminds me that I am a kind and sweet lady. I love her so much for her positive attitude and gentle reminders. She also reminds me to learn to say no when I become overwhelmed when asked to do too many things. To love myself in spite of people telling me I am not worthy of being loved. To draw people into my life that are positive and happy. To let my joy shine through. Don’t believe everything people say to me and drag me down.

I love you Dinah and miss getting to see you my dear sis. We live too far away but we are close in heart.