Life is important to me because I've always considered it a precious gift. Sometimes I would send my mom flowers on my birthday because of my feeling that life is a gift.

When I'm down, it's my four children who motivate me to pick myself up and stay in the game.

Not long ago my daughter gave me some funny advice. I was down due to a relative's mean remarks. My daughter Jennifer wrote to me and said, "Mom, just tell her to eat your shorts". I laughed so hard there was no way to stay down after that. All day I imagined myself saying that to her. lol

Did I say that my daughter helps make life a joy? She is the best!