Life 101

We all are here to learn life lessons, to evolve, to become the best possible person we can be. I'm not talking about acquiring monetary or materialistic wealth but the richness of spirit and mind.

Oft times what we see as hardships, mistakes, and losses are in fact learning tools as we make our journey toward the person we are meant to become. I'm grateful for being blessed with a sense of humor, a positive attitude, stubbornness, pride, a sense of fair play, and a large heart at the beginning of my journey. I must admit those have helped the rough spots along the way!

I have been blessed all of my life and when I say this I have gotten those "she is a crazy woman" looks. While it's true I've not had an easy life, no silver spoon here, I have learned well.

The early years of my marriage were at times physically abusive and at most verbally. How can I see that as a blessing you ask. I learned so many life lessons from it. I learned how to believe in myself when no one else did; how to be happy in spite of my circumstances; how to be self sufficient; how to trust in myself; and how unshakable my spirit was. I attained strength,self love,acceptance, tenacity, humility, and compassion.

As a mother I learned even more of life's lessons. I attained perseverence, patience, hope for the future, a rebirth of a childlike wonder of the world, faith, and unconditional love. My sense of humor came in handy during the terrible T's: two's,three's, and teens!

When I thought I had learned it all my son died in a car accident. I learned just how strong a survivor I really was. I attained a new zest for living, loving, laughing, and the conviction to follow my dreams. I learned just how strong my faith is and how short life really is.

The birth of my granddaughters reaffirmed my faith in the continuing cycle of life! They are the greatest thing since the creation of tv dinners. They bring much joy, love,laughter,and play into my life. It's like I'm being rewarded for lessons learned thus!

I love this woman I have evolved into! I am enjoying this journey even with the hardships I am facing (like most people...economy wise). I wake every day wondering what life will throw at me.....a curve ball or a fast ball? Bring on the lessons oh "teacher" of life 101. I'm in no rush to take my final exam.

I smile cause I'm still here!