Thank you

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Honor those who are out there

Fighting for our freedom

Keeping us safe

Take a moment to think of them

Say a pray

And wish they return home free of harm

Thank them for their bravery and courage

Appreciate the risk they are taking

Think of their families as well

Because of each one of them

We have the opportunity here

To live free of fear

Thank you!

To all the brave men and women

Far from home

You are in our thoughts and prayers

The Journey

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Even when you feel like you are drowning

You will eventually swim to the top

It may take longer than you hope

And you may get swept out farther into the sea

Before you drift in a little closer

But you will always find your way to the shore

You will always make it back home

And knowing this

Makes the journey just a little bit easier

You will make it

It will be okay

The day will come when you will smile easily

Laugh from your gut

And relax into life

For now

Strap on your goggles

Take a deep breath

And paddle yourself in

If you need a break, float

It is okay to do that

I will see you when you get home

Stronger

Braver

Proud

You are enough

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Know that wherever you are standing

Right in this very moment

That you are exactly where you are meant to be

Right here

Right now

The dishes may be piled up

The laundry may still be waiting to be done

Your hair may not even be brushed

But that is okay

Because Y.O.U.

Exactly as you are

Are enough

When you are deep in the trenches

Or celebrating a milestone

When tears of sadness are pouring from your eyes

Or you are smiling wide

Through all the emotions of life

You are enough

Just as you are

In that moment

Never forget that

And if you ever need a gentle reminder

Just let me know

I will shout it from the rooftop

Or write it in the sky

Just to ensure you hear and see it

~ Do something today to celebrate you ~

Slowing Down

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they help me heal, and remind me to rest

I am always on the go

There is always some new adventure lurking around the corner

Somewhere to be that I want to experience

Someone I want to laugh with

I never seem to have enough time

To firmly plant my feet into everything

Going from one thing to the next

But you can not always be moving

Every once in awhile you have to stop and rest

You have to sit and soak it all in

And when your feet are constantly going

And your mind is on to the next thing

You may have to be shaken and stirred before you realize

Your need to slow down

And that is what my body did to me

It brought me to a grinding halt

It forced me to slow down

To lay in bed

Sleep

Rest

Heal

And after a few days of laying low

Letting my head rest on the pillow

Allowing my by body heal

I am starting to feel strong again

I know now not to let it get this far

Take the time to rest, always

My body needs it

And so does yours

So today

Put up your feet

Relax

Let your mind wander off to dream

And let your body heal itself

You will feel so refreshed afterward

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Happy Summer Solstice

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Summer

My favorite time of year

The feel of the warm sunshine on my skin

The long days

And starry nights

The smell of the ocean

Play

Laughter

Family gathering for all sorts of celebration

Summer makes my heart smile

Puts a little dance in my step

And makes me want to jump on my bike

And cruise around

My wish for this summer is to play more

Blow bubbles

Ride my bicycle to nowhere special

Create with sidewalk chalk

Laugh till tears pour out of my eyes

Spend time with family

Jump rope

Skip

Have the simple kind of fun

To me that is the best kind

What happy things are you wishing for this summer