Why we are the way we are

I cannot change the way I am,
I never really try,
God made me different and unique,
I never ask him why

If I appear peculiar,
There’s nothing I can do,
You must accept me as I am,
As I’ve accepted you

God made a casting of each life,
Then threw the mold away,
Each child is different from the rest,
Unlike as night from day

So often we will criticize,
The things that others do,
But, do you know, they do not think,
The same as me and you

So God in all his wisdom,
Who knows us all by name,
He didn’t want us to be bored,
That’s why we’re not the same

Be thankful…

Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don’t know something,
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations,
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge,
Because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary,
Because it means you’ve made a difference.

It’s easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
Are also thankful for the setbacks.

Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
And they can become your blessings.

Hugs >:D

((((( H U G S )))))

It’s wondrous what a hug can do,
A hug can cheer you when you’re blue.
A hug can say, I love you so
Or, I hate to see you go.
A hug is ‘Welcome back again!’
And ‘Great to see you!’
Or ‘Where’ve you been?’
A hug can soothe a child’s pain,
And bring a rainbow after rain.
The Hug!
There’s just no doubt about it,
We scarcely could survive without it.
A hug delights and warms and charms.
It must be why God gave us arms.
Hugs are great for fathers and mothers,
Sweet for sisters, even brothers,
And chances are, some favorite aunts
Love them more than potted plants.
Kittens crave them, puppies love them,
Heads of state are not above them.
A hug can break the language barrier,
And make the dullest day seem merrier.
No need to fret about the store of ‘em
The more you give,
The more there are of ‘em.
So stretch out those arms without delay
And give someone a hug today!

The road to success

*The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a
loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called
Enemies, caution lights called Family. You will have flats called Jobs. *
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*But, if you have a spare called Determination, an engine called
Perseverance, insurance called Faith, a driver called His Almighty, you will
make it to a place called Success. *