Starting School means Self Defense

Hi My darling,
You're starting school on January 2014. I can't believe it!!!! You're starting school early. But that's because you're so smart. Am such a proud Auntie.

Yesterday your Mom told me that some big boy bit your arm when you were playing in the jumping castle. She had to take you to the hospital. That's how bad it was. I was so mad!
So, I have decided to enroll you in Karate classes. Your Mom thinks am crazy and she had a good laugh about a 2 yr old defending themselves. Well, I don't think it's too early because there are lots of bullies in school and the confidence you will get from martial arts will carry you throughout your whole life. Come August, when I visit, we're enrolling you in something like....karate, jiu jitsu, whatever.
Haaaiya!!!! Ku pow!!!

YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE

Hello my sweet,

 I believe disabled people and people in need of special care are Angels. They are born to us so that we may learn some things about ourselves for example patience, tolerance and unconditional love. I heard a story this morning on the radio. I thought you would enjoy it. It goes like this: A few years back during a Special Olympics, a very endearing thing happened. About eight runners stood at the starting line of a short running race. When the race began, all but one boy sprinted forward. The little boy tripped, stumbled and fell. He got up, stumbled and fell again. 

Upon hearing the boy wailing, the other racers stopped in their tracks. They ALL turned around and went back to the spot where the boy was sitting. Gently they took him by the hand and lifted him off the ground. Holding hands, they all walked TOGETHER to the finish line. The whole stadium cheered. For several minutes all you could hear was applause.... All you heard was thunderous applause!

It's a great lesson in unity. A lot of times we navigate life as if we're all alone in the world. We forget that we're in this together. Those children in the Special Olympics served to teach us this lesson. At times we may need to help another even if it means stopping, turning around or altering our course. Treat everyone with kindness, have a helping heart. Above all, love everyone as you would a sister or brother. We are ALL in this together. 

GRATEFULNESS

 Hi Girl!
I can't believe I've never written on the subject of gratefulness. My dear, it's so, so important to have an attitude of gratitude. For everything in your life. Do not take life and your good fortune for granted. There are so many children who would wish for your life of privilege. You are a very loved child and will be denied nothing. You could just as easily have been born to another Mom, in a war zone or a Mom in a developed country, surrounded by the wealthy, only she was unable to feed or dress you.
It is imperative that every day you say a prayer of thanks and name your blessings one by one. Gratefulness is the key to abundance. The more appreciative you are, the more big-hearted the universe will be to you. Even the little things should not go un-thanked for. 
I am grateful for the gift of love and laughter through my friends, family and extended family. I am much obliged for my continuous good health. I appreciate my well paying job, my life and level of comfort. I am glad that I never have to go hungry. Most of all, I am most appreciative because I have been blessed with peace of mind. 
Be thankful for your trials. If you're being tested you're being perfected.

DON'T TRY SO HARD

Hi my lovely,
I think you'll enjoy this.

Amy Grant: Don't try so hard

Here are the lyrics:

Don't Try So Hard"
(with James Taylor)

Another Monday comes and I just wanna breathe
'Cause it's a long, long week for someone wired to please
I keep taking my aim, pushing it higher
Wanna shine bright, even brighter now
Wish I would tell myself

Don't try so hard
God gives you grace and you can't earn it
Don't think that you're not worth it
Because you are
He gave you His love and He's not leaving
Gave you His Son so you'd believe it
You're lovely even with your scars
Don't try so hard

Do you remember how the summers felt when we were kids?
Oh, we didn't think much about it, we just lived
Taking our time, beautiful leisure
When did we start, trying to measure up
And all this time, love has been trying to tell us

Don't try so hard
God gives you grace and you can't earn it
Don't think that you're not worth it
Because you are
He gave you His love and He's not leaving
Gave you His Son so you'd believe it
You're lovely even with your scars
Don't try so hard

Don't try so hard

Don't try so hard
God gives you grace
You can't earn it
Stop thinking you're not worth it
Because you are
He gave you His love and He's not leaving
Gave you His Son so you'd believe it
You're lovely even with your scars
Don't try so hard 

 

THE BEST LULLABY EVER

Hi dear, I thought you'd like this song.

It's by Sinead O'Connor:

Sing to me softly your tales of woe
I’ll cradle you closely, I won’t let go
I’ll speak to you gently of what I know
Don’t you cry

Lay your head down darling
The moon is sailing by
The stars are softly shining
The tide is full and high

We’ll fly to the edge, not as distant as it seems
And maybe we’ll find out the key to your dreams
So you just lay your head down darling
Sleep now, La la la la la 

Winds blow, rains fall
But it’s warm by the fire’s light
Hush, don’t you see? You’re here with me
And there’s dawn at the end of the night

Lay your head down darling
The moon is sailing by
The stars are softly shining
The tide is full and high

We’ll fly to the edge, not as distant as it seems
And maybe we’ll find out the key to your dreams
So you just lay your head down darling
Sleep now, La la la la la        

FAREWELL FEAR!

 
Hello my darling, here's an anthem for you whenever you enter into the state of Fear. It can be paralyzing and even the most guarded, strong and upright people have been attacked by this condition at important points in their life. 

I urge you to strive to never have fear. Know that you are always guided, guarded and protected by God and His Angels.

Video: "Hello Fear" by Kirk Franklin  

“Do one thing every day that scares you.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt

Hello Fear,
Before you sit down there's something I need to explain
Since you're here
I think I should tell you since we last talked things have changed
See I'm tired of being broken-hearted
So I made a list and you're on it
All my hopes and my dreams You took from me
I want those back before you leave

Hello Fear
I knew I would see you, You have a hard time letting go
See these tears,Take a good look cuz, soon they wont fall anymore
God's healing my hurful places
That seat that was yours now is taken
I'm no longer afraid,See I'm better this way
And one more thing before you leave

[Chorus]
Never again will I love you
My heart it refuses to be your home
No longer your prisoner
Today I remember
Apart from you is where I belong

And never again will I trust you
I'm tired of fighting it's been way too long
No longer your prisoner
Today I remember
Who I was and now it's gone
They're gone
Hello Fear
Da da da da da, da da da da da

Farewell Goodbye So long [3X]

Hello Grace
It feels like forever, I thought my chance with you was gone
See your face, it reminds me of mercy
And please let me say I was wrong
Never knew your touch was endless
How you never run dry of forgiveness
Didn't know how bad it was, was afraid just because
Sorry fear, grace took your place

[Chorus]

Farewell Goodbye So long [8X]
  

Hello fear, before you sit down there's something I need to explain.