Positive Outlook :)

I was watching the news this morning in the few peaceful moments I had, and there was a story on living to be 100.  I have a 96 year-old grandmother who was living very healthfully and independently until a little over a year ago.  I'm sure she could give me some pointers on how to live a long and healthy life, but the theme of the news story was that a positive outlook can be a key factor in a long and healthy life.

I am making a determined effort to have a more positive outlook and enjoy my moments with these blessings in my life. 

I also read a story this morning about mothers who realized they weren't trapped in their lives and left their children and "now their relationships have improved."  Being a mom is HARD WORK, but it's the work that I have chosen and God has given to me.  Walking away is not an option and while I try to be open-minded, I don't understand how these women left their children (who were not babies, but 3, 5, 7, 11, even teenagers) to go off and "fulfill their own dreams."  This is the dream - motherhood - some parts are scary, but it is a wonderful gift.

This life is not easy - but a positive outlook can make it better.

(And I've also got to commit to taking more pictures of these sweet girls - I think I will never forget these moments, but I'm sure they will become blurry with time.)