Time...A Gift ...

Time is the gift I am thankful for today. I thank God everyday for allowing me time to fulfill my purpose and for directing my path.

This week I was reunited with two life long friends who remain connected in my life. Sherri and Otis. These two people filled a purpose in my life. They both taught me to love unconditionally and how to let go of things you cannot change. They both taught me about courage and how to stand strong in the darkest of times.

Thank you both for your time.

When I was very ill and my son was going down the road to hell through his addiction...it was Ottis who helped me keep my sanity and help direct my energy into letting my son go. He taught me that love was letting go and allowing my son to make his own mistakes and learn to stand on his own. A difficult thing for a mother to do. (Well this mother anyway.) But without his continued support and love I don't want to think how it could have ended. To him today I say thank you. Thank you for your patience, your continuous nagging until I got it right. Thank you for just being there. Thank you for your unconditional friendship and love.

My first book "Waiting to Die, Wanting to Live" could not have been written had I not had the courage to do the right thing. Ottis helped me to do the right thing... It was this son that stepped up to the plate and gave me a kidney. Pictured above is Eric (my donor) Ann his counselor and Ottis his mentor and friend. Ottis just celebrated his 30 year anniversary of sobriety...Congratulations on a job well done.
Be of good courage. Psalm 31:24 (NKJV

To Sherri, I don't think there are enough words to thank you for being the most loyal and loving friend...You went through every hospitalization and would always make time for me in my deepest despair. Your support never wavered or faltered...No matter what the circumstances she remained like A Mighty Oak...strong, resilient, and grounded. She was the one who saw me...Thank you my friend for continuing to do God's work and give your love so unconditionally. You are one of God's special angels.

Remember to always keep your heart open for unexpected gifts, like friendships...you never know when you might need a friend to fill a need. The world is full of unknowns, it helps if we are ready.

So remember to take the TIME to reconnect with an old friend or make a new one. And give them the best gift...YOUR TIME...