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Life

Fri, 07/20/2007 - 14:26
There comes a time in your life when you realize that if you stand still, you will remain at this point forever. You realize that if you fall and stay down, life will pass you by. Life's circumstances are not always what you might wish them to be. The pattern of life does not necessarily go as you plan. Beyond any understanding, you may at times be led in different directions that you never imagined, dreamed, or designed. Yet if you had never put any effort into choosing a path, or tried to carry out your dream, then perhaps you would have no direction at all. Rather than wondering about or questioning the direction your life has taken, accept the fact that there is a path before you now. Shake off the "why's" and "what if's," and rid yourself of confusion. What ever was - is in the past. Whatever is - is what's important. The past is a brief reflection. The future is yet to be realized. Today is here. Walk your path one step at a time - with courage, faith, and determination. Keep your head up, and cast your dreams to the stars. Soon your steps will become firm and your footing will be solid again. A path that you never imagined will become the most comfortable direction you could have ever hoped to follow. Keep your belief in yourself and walk into your new journey. You will find it magnificent, spectcular, and beyond your wildest imaginings. ~Vicki Silvers

Comments

Re: Life

Submitted by melissaky on Fri, 2007-07-20 - 14:32
Wow. I have really had a hard few days. A lot of depression comes with just being diagnosed with epilepsy. Your words hit somewhere deep within my soul. Thank you for the encouraging words, you have really lifted my spirit, and helped me realize this will all be okay. Thanks.

Re: Re: Life

Submitted by mommy2threenow on Fri, 2007-07-20 - 14:35
Your very welcome. My 21 month old son has E and has seizures on a daily basis. It's really hard sometimes to deal with it but I know that someday he will be okay. It's alot to go through and I am just glad that there is a site out here like this one that has other people to talk to to help you make it through the days. Take care, Michelle (Hayden's mom)

Nice post Michelle. No point

Submitted by Chrissyml on Fri, 2007-07-20 - 16:12
Nice post Michelle. No point in wishing for what might, would, could or should be. We have to live with what we got.There are six billion people on this planet and we're not all meant to be alike. . We are just the way God made us and we're who we are for a reason.

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