Happy Mother's Day

It's been a while since I lasted posted, there's been a lot going on, the most significant of which was the passing of my mother. This will be the first Mother's day without her. It is a strange thing; I think of her often wishing she were still here but also knowing that she is in a better place and not suffering in pain anymore. I have found myself, over the past two months, reminiscing about old times and childhood memories. It is true that time waits for no one and death seems to drive that home harder than anything else. It was just a year ago from February 13th that my wife's father passed away having fought cancer for just a few months. What we've learned from these events is that you must cherish the times that you have, make every minute count. When you get angry or frustrated realize that it's just a small thing and that there are bigger things to work on. It's like the quote says "don't sweat the small stuff". The past three years have been trying times for my family but through it all we have come out all right. Losing jobs, homes, cars, etc., is really nothing as long as you have a loving and supporting family and friends. I've been to the bottom of the barrel (so to speak) and I survived and I know that you can also. When the chips are down, keep your chin up and don't give up because you will make it. Losing hurts, whether it be a game, a loved one, job, home, vehicle, etc., but it's not the end of the world. In the end all these things want matter anyway. What will matter is where your heart is. I'm going to do my best while I'm here on this earth but I realize that I'll take nothing from this world with me when I breathe my last breath. I have settled my heart on the Lord and I'm not ashamed to say it. My faith and trust in Him is what has brought me through all the trials and set-backs in my life and He'll be there for you if you'll let Him. My father-in-law and my mother both trusted in him also and that is what gives me hope that I'll see them again in the life hereafter. So if you haven't made that decision yet, please consider it, you will not regret it. Before I close I want to wish all of you mother's out there a very Happy Mother's Day! To all of you who have mother's or step mother's living, let them know how much you love them today and every day.

God Bless, and until next time,

May your life be filled with happiness and success,

Ken