365 Days of Happiness - Day 63

March 4

Today I'm finding my happiness in the inspiration from another.

Living in Manson for the short time I did, I met some amazing people and today one is in my thoughts. This amazing, strong, independent woman has know a significant loss in your life, like many.  But, looking at her and seeing the way she has grown from this loss, it gives me hope that things will get better.  She had her loss at a much earlier age than I, so it would be easy to understand her anger and resentment about how things have happened.  She isn't though.  She is a happy and bubbly individual and she tries to make everyone else smile even when she doesn't want to herself.  I look at her and I am confident that she has an amazing future ahead of her.  I look at her and know that living my own life is not to be taken with regret or anger at the losses we've had.  Life is to be enjoyed and to remember those who watch over us each and every day.  Life isn't fair and we all have to live with it, but we need to appreciate what we have.  Appreciate the people that are destined to cross our paths.  Love the people who love us in return.

I know we are both being watched over and smiled upon.  Here's to her mom and here's to my dad:

You are missed daily and thought of often.  We hope to make you proud and wish you were here.  But, we'll see each other again and the stories we'll have to share.  Love you always and rest eternally in peace.

I'm so thankful to have met this amazing woman and hope to keep in touch as we both move onward in our own lives.

~Norma Jean