A Special Blessing

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Its been several weeks since this happened.  Every time I think about it, it brings a smile to my face.  I’ve been wanting to write about it, I JUST haven’t taken the time………today I FINALLY am. Thursday, June 4th I was exhausted.  My back had been out for a couple of weeks, I was slowly

Daily KIP: “At the end of the day, can you look at yourself and say that you did everything you could to be your best?” Paraphrased from Apollo Ohno. What ever it is that you find yourself doing, be it a parent, spouse, sibling, employee, friend, colleague, boss… do it the best way you know

Daily KIP: Quality time is different than just being in someone’s presence. You could “be around” someone (children, spouse, friend, sibling, etc.) all day, but if you don’t spend quality time with them, pay attention to them, talk to them, and listen to them, it doesn’t matter that they’re just around you.

Daily KIP: Are you selfish? REALLY think about this question; Are you selfish? Many of us GIVE so much everyday to our families, friends, work, and others – BUT why do we do it? Is it about truly giving? or is it about YOU?

Daily KIP: What are your EXPECTATIONS of others in your life? Think about the different areas: spouse, friendships, parenting, work, etc. ~ Are they realistic? If they are, and they are not being met, what changes can you make within yourself to get different results?

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I was NOT feeling well yesterday, the sinus infection or whatever it is that I have right now kept me in bed all day – ugh!!  It took everything I had to get up, get ready and get going to the Christmas concert at our friend’s church. It took us about an hour to get

Daily KIP:  Gifts don’t always have to cost money; sometimes the most valuable gift we can give to another person is free. What FREE gifts are you giving away this holiday which may be priceless to someone else?

Daily KIP: Connection isn’t JUST about making time for friends and family, it’s about CARING for others. Who are you REALLY connecting with? Make the connection…….make the time to truly connect.

You Can't Have it Both Ways

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I had a great birthday weekend.  What made it so special was connecting with people I LOVE!  On Saturday my husband treated me and two of my friends to a spa day…..it was just what we needed; ALL of us!  We had facials, massages, relaxed in the hot tub and enjoyed the steam room.  To

Daily KIP:  Choose your words wisely. We sometimes say things we don’t mean and others have a hard time forgetting even if we say we are sorry.