Never Say Die!

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, when the road you're trudging seems all uphill, when the funds are low, and the debts are high, and you want to smile, but you have to sigh, when care is pressing you down a bit, rest if you must, but don't you quit.

I can't remember the rest of it but this is a poem I received in the form of a mug upon graduating high school over 17 years ago. I still have the mug and use it often and this has become a favorite poem of mine. I call upon it often in my life. I have been calling upon it a lot throughout the past several days. It helps me to remember my blessings in the midst of my many trials and tribulations. Yesterday I was really calling upon it. I was also reminded of how very blessed I am in my life, even though these blessings can somehow seem so clouded. Yesterday, they were brought to the surface when I was faced with an unexpected and undesired rent crisis. I began to fall apart mentally and physically and immediately a friend sprang to my rescue, helping me out financially in order to rectify the situation. I hadn't even asked and it was just offered. I was moved to tears (as if I weren't crying already) and just so thankful to have such a wonderful network of friends in my life. I have a terrific family too (just don't share said issues with them anymore since I've disappointed enough in the past). I am blessed with friends that help financially, emotionally, spiritually and most importantly, DAILY! As one friend helped financially, I was immediately lifted by others who were helping prayerfully.

Today is a new day. Is it free of problems, most certainly not. Am I free of my financial problems, most certainly not. Will I ever be, most probably not, but perhaps not to this extent. I choose to be thankful for everything in my life that I do have, for all of my blessings. And for all of my friends out there, I wish to thank you for the love and support you have shown me through all these years and may God Bless you all!