My eyes opened... I had been blessed with a new day; another chance to get it right. I could take a small step in a healthier direction. I could allow the grace I have been shown to fuel my courage to let go of the past. I could be grateful to see that God thinks I deserve another day... And I will make this day count!

She wasn’t sure if it was strength or numbness… But either way… She was going to get up and get through this.

Life can be an enchantingly wonderful experience.... but it can also be tough, brutal, and unforgiving... but NOTHING can happen that God hasn't allowed... Don't give up!!! You're built for this... Designed for the victories AND the scars... Wear them with pride and let each day find you better, stronger, and more BADASSSS than ever!

You don't realize it at the time, but some of life's roadblocks, detours, and rejections are answered prayers.

Life's rainy days... They bring out the rainbows, but they also bring out the worms. Pay attention to who's who and what's what.

There were times I thought the best of my life had passed me by. I thought I was too old and too damaged to have anything good happen. Well, the BEST parts of my life happened after that. I'm so glad I was wrong! Turns out, it's never too late to meet the people you never knew you could love so much.

The sun shines powerfully and the flowers express themselves beautifully regardless of your opinion, gratitude, or indifference. They live out their purpose... UNAPOLOGETICALLY. I love that!

Don’t ignore what they show you. No matter how much you wish it weren’t so, it is. Stop arguing with reality. They are what their behavior reveals them to be... Respond and move forward accordingly.

People who haven’t been through shit, seen shit, or done shit... telling me they would have handled my situation differently... that’s my favorite. Cheer or Boo, I don’t care. Keep your zombie ass on the bleachers... because I’m just getting started.