I'm Baaaaa-aaaaack!

Random Quote: "When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place."  ~ Unknown

Sometimes, there are the dark places. You get tripped up, lost, and feeling alone. You forget where you are, where you came from, and certainly where the heck you are headed. There's nothing but the blackness caving in...Until, someone, somewhere, says something inspirational. You will remember that person, that moment forever. You will see the light. Sparkles, slivers, dots at first. And then, that moment where it all comes shining through. A light that takes out the dark, destroys the hidden places, and fills it with this warmth that is unsurpassed. 

In those moments, you feel alive, motivated, ready to live life and all that it has to throw at you. You just have to regenerate those moments. Never let them go. Remembering where you came from is a good starting place, but so is remembering that you are no longer there. Do not let that dark place hold you and keep you. You are a fighter. You are a warrior. You will win the small battles that will eventually win you the war. 

So, deep breath, my friends. If you are reading this then you know that you are ready to be inspired. Let me help you with that: GET UP AND OFF THE COMPUTER AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!! Okay, maybe too harsh. Afterall, the computer is what led you here, to this moment, to this blog. 

Instead, keep coming back. Keep learning to fight the good fight and keep your head afloat. But also know that you can get up and walk out your front door with words of inspiration spurring you on. It's up to you where your life leads you. Look for the good and let it help move you over that next bump in the road. 

You can do it. 

So as an unknown person once said (the quote, not just me), "remember why you held on for so long in the first place" because anything worth having is worth holding on to. Just know that you are not alone. No one is ever alone. 

See that light? It's coming for you. It will help you from the dark places. 

I know it's hard. Last week was horrible and this week wasn't better. You think you're finally getting somewhere and then chaos erupts around you. First, your friend loses their baby. Then, you lose a friend. How do you even begin to make sense of the madness of these events? How do you get past the screaming, kicking and crying? How? How? How?

You remember the good. You keep holding on... I mean, Avril made that song for a reason, right? 

I remember that my friend was kind, caring and stubborn as all get out. I recall that she loved coffee, Dr. Pepper, energy bars and most of all, her family. I remember the pictures and videos of her youngest dancing to Michael Jackson songs. I remember how she hated to drive, and I had the opportunity to take us to several events and food outings. I remember that our favorite Three Muskateer place is and always will be McDonald's. Mmmm, fries! I remember that she had glasses, beautiful hair, a perky smile and wore purple. I remember that she was patient and kind and always tried to look on the bright spot. Her favorite saying: "It will be alright. Just let it go." I remember her keeping our community eating lounge clean and fresh with sponges to clean, new candles for yummy smells, and more. I remember that she would share her favorite treats with me and others. I have the lasting memory of the first time I did Secret Santa, and she got my name. She made me little sayings with each of my gifts. She was thoughtful in her choices. She really knew me. I will remember that even if we didn't always see eye to eye, she was still respectful and patient and kind to me. She was my teammate, my mentor, but more importantly, my friend. 

The good times keep me remembering that I haven't lost a friend; I've gained a Guardian Angel. She will always be a friend in my heart, spirit and soul. I will never forget her because I will remember all she did for me and all she taught me. That is what keeps me holding on. 

Each day is a gift. Each day is a fresh chance to be who you were meant to be and to leave a legacy behind that no one else can. 

My point? 

NEVER LET GO! 

FIND THE POSITIVE!

KEEP HOLDING ON! 

I know you can do it. Take it from me, after this week anyone would find it hard to move on. You do what you have to do, but you remember the good. By remembering the good, you profess the positive. By professing the positive, you keep holding on to that indefinable link of light. 

So, hold on friends. 

Hold on.

Love and Hugs! :)