Howdy all! Today, I want to ask for some encouragement from you. Plain and simple. Over the past 2 years or so, I have sent out messages from my heart and sense of humor. But when I go to some of the sites I send it to, I still hear the same old 'I don't like this and I am afraid of this continuing,' and 'I can't take it', or something depressing said out of anxiety. I wonder, what does encourage you all?
So, if you are daring enough, please write back to this entry about what encourages you. POSITIVE encouragement. Is it your kids, work, God, spouse, or.. ?
For me, it's my wife, Terri. We celebrated our 26th anniversary last month. Some folks didn't think we'd last 26 days. She was always there for me when I went to sea with the Navy, and there when I returned. We have 3 great kids, although they don't always feel the same way in return. Now, she suffers with MS. And her frustration and fear over the potential outcome is minimized by her tenacity. And I'll admit, sometimes she can be worse than a lioness protecting her cubs. But she has a heart of gold, and would help anyone who needed it. I cannot think of anyone else I would rather spend the rest of my life with other than her. That 'through sickness and health' thing really comes into play with us. I am looking forward to our next 26 years. She is my inspiration and encouragement.
Now, it's your turn. And don't send it to my email. Reply to the blog, or forum that you read this from. The sites I post on have comment reply windows for your use. I want you to share with everyone, not just me. This is for you to encourage others. I share on 2 sites through broadcast messages, but I also add it to the respective forums. The other sites I post through blogs. And they are also shared on facebook. So, there are many ways to share. So, SHARE already!
Please, give us your encouragement. Tell us all what keeps you going with all this craziness. Be positive. For every negative thought you share I want 2 positive ones!
And share with us all. You'll never know how much encouragement your words can give to someone unless you offer them up to others.
Take care, God bless,
AND STAND WITH ISRAEL!!
Tom Kiley
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