You Are…. | Filed under General
You are strong…
when you take your grief and teach it to smile.
You are brave…
when you overcome your fear and help others
to do the same.
You are happy…
when you see a flower and are thankful
for the blessing.
You are loving…
when your own pain does not blind you to the
pain of others.
You are wise…
when you know the limits of your wisdom.
You are true…
when you admit there are times you
fool yourself.
You are alive…
when tomorrow’s hope means more to you than
yesterday’s mistake.
You are growing…
when you know what you are but not what you
will become.
You are free…
when you are in control of yourself and do not wish
to control others.
You are honorable…
when you find your honor is to honor others.
You are generous…
when you can take as sweetly as you can give.
You are humble…
when you do not know how humble you are.
You are thoughtful…
when you see me just as I am and treat me
just as you are.
You are merciful…
when you forgive in others the faults you condemn
in yourself.
You are beautiful…
when you don’t need a mirror to tell you.
You are rich…
when you never need more than what you have.
You are you…
when you are at peace with who you are not.
Remember the Circle of love award will be coming here very soon. We will be honoring those who have touched our life and do stand for the following….
Understanding
That their Life is as important to them
As mine is to me
Compassion
For all the pain and suffering
That comes with being Human
Tolerance
Of that which they choose to believe
And the way they choose to live
And the Freedom
To know their own Life
And to discover and develop their own abilities
Without any unwarranted hatred or prejudice from me
For even if I do not offer Love
There is no other foundation
On which Love can grow
Begin to think of who you will like to see receive this honor for I will be asking you for your input here very soon every month.
For a short update on Kristin……
She is improving but there is a very long road ahead. She is off the vent, out of the coma , unable to talk as that is the area of the brain that is injured, she does follow simple commands that you tell her, she has stood for the first time, she hugged her dad when he told her to, and she has written his name. She has been evaluated for transfer to Shepherd Rehab hospital in Atlanta on Friday. They are great, as they handle only Spinal cord injuries, head injuries and MS patients. I know them well and the miracles they are known for as I have been there and used them for my MS.
Thank you for all your prayers, thoughts, comments, and for those who continue to keep us all in your thoughts and prayers. You have no idea how much we need them and we appreciate them. You are such great people.
March 27th, 2005 at 8:12 pm
Glad to hear Kristin is doing better.
And YOU are the very definition of wonderful.
-G
March 27th, 2005 at 8:22 pm
I love that poem!
I’m glad to see that Kristin is doing better.
March 27th, 2005 at 9:19 pm
I am glad that Kristin is doing better and I will continue to pray for her.
*HUGS*
Dawn
PS ~ I have a temp. blog at : http://4everdawn.blogspot.com/. You can read what happened to my blog.
March 27th, 2005 at 10:09 pm
The poem touched on so many important things, thank you Victoria.
Continued prayers for Kristin & family, I know she will make it through. It is good that she is being transferred to the place which holds your confidence. The miracles will happen there. God Bless.
March 28th, 2005 at 12:22 am
Wow, and my term Circle of Love started this? You my dear heart really do deserve the first award. Your posts are constantly uplifting, heartfelt and a source of inspiration. You make me feel like I have so far to go to even reach the bottom rung of your spirtual ladder. I tip my hat to you, love, for you have once again moved me to tears.
Hugs and prayers for you and for Kristin.
Love, Joe
March 28th, 2005 at 6:59 am
That was really great, another thing I’m copying and printing off!
I’m glad Kristin is out of the coma and making progress. Wow, I can’t imagine the road she’s got to travel, but it sounds like she’s got the will to do it. Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers still!
Have a great day! *hugs*
March 28th, 2005 at 2:11 pm
That is a very beautiful piece of writing, Victoria; are you its author?
I’m gratified to learn that Kristin is showing signs of progress, and I continue to pray for her and her loved ones.
March 28th, 2005 at 2:21 pm
thank you for such a beautiful poem. I’m glad Kristen is improving. I’ll continue to pray for her and you.
March 28th, 2005 at 9:09 pm
Hey girl, great news I am so happy for the family that she is responding. Still in my prayers.Have a great week!
March 28th, 2005 at 9:54 pm
So glad that Kristin is improving, hope you all are holding up and rested. It looks like you did something new with your site again, and it looks really good! Take care and have a good night!
March 28th, 2005 at 10:35 pm
Totally true, totally beautiful. I’m glad Kristin is better honey
March 29th, 2005 at 5:55 am
Simply beautiful.
I am very happy to know that Kristin is doing well.
Still, my thoughts and prayers are with her and with you.
March 31st, 2005 at 5:41 pm
Hi,
I came across this site and found it very touching, My nephew was in an accident back in Oct4th 2004.I’m sending my sisters email address.Please contact her via email tell her MarySue sent you.she can give you some hope. my nephew had TBI from a motorcycle accident. was told he would’nt make it .we just brought him back home 3 weeks ago today. he too could’nt talk only follow commands.he had some therapy for 3 months.before coming home in the rehab.He has therapist coming out to his home several times a week.he has improved so much .he talks not great but we can understand some things.he still has to wear diapers and eat baby food.YES a very long way to go but theres HOPE! please contact her and talk to her.My nephew Larry and Debbie is MY SISTER his mom.thank you so much P.S GLAD TO HEAR kRISTEN IS DOING WELL.