I have decided there needs to be a rulebook on amusement park etiquette. And who better to write it than me? I have been to parks more times than I can count. And, let’s face it – if more people took my advice, the world would be closer to peace.

One of the most positive things that has come of that communication is I have been able to see how much I have grown. When I listened to them tell me things they saw in me back then I was amazed. I didn't see those things then. Not at all. And I can see them today.

Often after arguing about differing opinions, I hear people say, "let's agree to disagree." I look forward to a time, so open-minded I'll hear people say, "I'm right and you can be, too

The stuff I read about codependency in the 90’s really mucked me up. Don’t get me wrong, I needed it then, no doubt. And I don’t regret learning to take care of myself and be independent. Maybe I just overlearned it. I went from a meek care-taker to being an independent, shout it from the roof tops, woman who needed no one.

None of this interpersonal work will matter if you don't use the things you learn.

If someone in my life could grow with confrontation and feedback, why would I choose to refrain?

When you're born to help others sometimes you forget to help yourself.

God put me on earth for a few specific reasons. Being your mom was the most important and I I thank Him everyday for the opportunity and gift.

You must have been the best mother in the world.Have prayed seventeen times a day...just for me.Been the strongest woman on earth.Had a direct connection to God.Have been hand-picked to parent a daughter like me.Know how much I miss you everyday.Not a day goes by that I don't think of you.You are woven into every thought, dream and ambition I possess......Happy Mother's Day, mom.I miss you and love you.....

In order to change it is important to know who you are, what you believe, and how you became that person. Only then can we live more comfortably in the present and cease unconscious reactions that result in undesired outcomes.