2012 Revelations

2012 brought me a lot of,  shall we say, 'revelations'! Things I have always known, but have really hit the mind (and heart) with power this year....

             Forgiving, especially those who have never really asked for forgiveness, is heart wrenching difficult.

              There are those that will never really 'get' your special needs child and looking beyond those people is proving more and more difficult as the years pass.

              Anxiety and fear can and will eventually ruin you and the relationships of everyone you hold dear.

               I yell way too much! 

              My wonderful children pick up my most horrible habits and never seem to show my most positive attributes!

              It is harder for some, than others, to let you have your own opinion.  They find it hard to look past it without arguing their point or to try to change your mind.  I am not easily swayed one way or the other. Others surprised me in being able to do this and it makes me appreciate their friendship even more! We are all entitled to our own views!

              Friends are not forever ~ LOVE is!

              Some of my best friends are friends I have never met, haven't seen in 20 plus years, or have only met briefly.  We share our lives through pictures and posts and they tend to be the most caring and supportive people I have the honor of knowing! 

               I spend way too much time on the phone with my real life friends (you know who you are)! The select few who really know me and really get me!

              My parents are getting old and I don't like it!

               I enjoy my immediate & extended family (Aunts, Uncles, Cousins) immensely, but do not get to spend nearly enough time with them.
  
              Being judgmental is human nature.  Not being judgmental proves difficult.

             The strongest, most educated, most beautiful, etc. is not always the winner!

              My morals will always beat out the popular idea, even if they are not always the most commonsensical to others.

              I am more sensitive than I am strong!

              It is very important to laugh at yourself!
   
              Everyone has a breaking point!

              Feeling broken does not make you any less of a human being!

              There are some peoples shoes I NEVER want to walk in and some I wish I could just to give them a break!

              Listening is better than any advice you could ever give.

              Laughing really is the best medicine, but a good cry is cleansing for the soul!

              Everything really does happen for a reason.  

              People cross paths! Some stay, some go, but all have an effect on your life!

              Tragedy brings people together.

               Angels exist.

              My Husband really does complete me!

              I love my children with all my heart and soul, but I am not a very good role model.  I am thankful they have people in their lives that are.

              Things we want don't always come to us and those we avoid seem to run smack into us!

              There will NEVER be enough time, so don't waste what you have.

               Always try!

               Be yourself, not who others see you as.

               God carries me more than I carry myself!

Although these are not all of them, they are the ones that really made an impact on my life this year.  Add some of yours in the comments below!

May you have a Happy, Peaceful & Successful 2013!