Smiles!!!

I know I post a lot about friends, family, animals, etc. There is a reason. Each one impacts me in a way that I feel could motivate or impact you as the reader.

Today my thoughts are on the closeness I have with those who are around me and my ability to smile even when sometimes I don't want to.

My coworker told me she was raised to not smile unless she has something to smile about. I said, Well isn't there always something to smile about?"... her response was, "no."

This took me by surprise. No matter where you are or what you are doing there is something you can think, read, or imagine that would bring a smile to your face. It also saddened me. To live life thinking you aren't allowed to smile unless something makes you... so sad. I prayed for her to find her smile.

So here...Smile -

Next, those close to me know how much they mean to me. I, at times, find myself smiling at the simple fact I have friends and at the memories we have had with one another. To have friends is a simple blessing we should all cherish. I pray they all know how much I love them and would be lost with out them....

So - 2 simple rules. 1. Smile 2. Tell your friends you love them.