The Simple Things

I find myself liking the simple things in life more and more. When I look back on life...it is always the simple family get togethers, the golf outings, playing card games, cooking out, sitting around the table talking, fishing, swimming, and the life sharing that goes on in my family that really stands out in my mind. I really do not know how any family today could stand to be without these things. During the summer we have engaged in all of the activities at one time or another; and each time I come away with a refreshed.....renewed feeling that keeps me going for weeks. I am fortunate to have people on both sides of the family that enjoy these things. You can do the same types of things with close friends also. We are all social beings that need this type of inter-action with each other.....whether we want to admit it or not! My family has inter-acted like this as far back as I can remember. We are always looking for ways to make families better and stronger, able to communicate with each other, and able to have successful relationships with each other.....well, I believe this is certainly a great place to start. The more you do these types of things the stronger you become as a family unit. It truly is the simple little things in life that tend to make all the difference. If you're not doing these things.....you know you should be!!!

Never Ever Quit

"Winners Never Quit, and Quitters Never Win!" This is a quote by Vince Lombardi and was used by my High School Football Coach on many occasions. Almost 3 years ago now, I tried to quit on life. Many things was going on in my life at that time.....and I just decided to check out for awhile; if not permanently. This was a bad decision on my part. Until I had experienced this; I did not know how many people loved me and actually depended on me. I do not talk about it and only mention it here because I know there are many people out there that feel the same way everyday. I am glad I came back strong.....and I can only tell the people that are going through it now.....stay in the game of life and never quit!!! I assure you.....I will never quit again!!!