Smell the Roses

The past week has had some very interesting affects on me.  I had the chance to spend time with some very good friends.  Planning on spending some time with family this wonderful Christmas Season.  It has been a few years since I looked forward to the holidays.  With all of the memories flooding back at what happened years ago, it made it easier now at this time in my life to make choices on the road I must take.  Choices that if I went back in time and made them then they would have not made sense.  Looking back every single choice made had a very important roll in my life.  Not all of them were easy, and I have had to kiss a lot of toads.  But it put me in a place to where I myself can stand tall (sometimes not that easy and I need help to stand) and say I AM A CHILD OF GOD.  Not all of you have the same views as I do (and that is alright)... but we are all human and are WORTHY of being SOMEONE OF WORTH.

While out with friends I was able to step back and appreciate each and every one more than I normally do.  They give me strength to be able to share my story, my journey with all of you.  One friend and met up after her work shift.  We went and got a bite to eat and drink, Did a little shopping (tis the season after all) ended up watching a movie together.  During supper we touched base on the 10 year blog post... we shed a few tears over it.  But it was not a bad thing it was a good thing because of the strength that came though.  We laughed and cried at life and where it has lead us.  Not only for what I am dealing with but what she is too.  We give each other Strength.  I do not know where I would be without friends that were supportive of me and that I can give support to them.  

All I know is this Christmas Season I give thanks to friends old and new that have helped me become a better me.  For without all of you I would not have the strength to pick myself up and fight for who I am.  I am looking forward to spending time with family that I am getting to know once again and am thankful for them.  My Parents and sibling that I do not get to see because they live far away, I miss them but I have them in my heart.  I try to remember when I am having a hard time to take time and smell the roses.  You never know when those roses will wither and you will loose that fragrant sent.