Good question! For one thing, I truly believe that I was put here for a reason although sometimes I wonder what that reason is. But as long as I'm here, I might as well make it worthwhile.

At this point in my life, it's my grandkids that are the most important.

Becoming the best "me" that I can be

Helping others as they are "laid on my heart"

This website and the dear friends I've made keep me going, sometimes one minute to the next

Seeing the next sunset

Getting affection as well as demands from my pets

Making pretty things with my hands and being able to see what I accomplished

Writing my thoughts and feelings down in black and white with the hopes that it will bring joy, a new perspective, a tear or a memory to someone

Watching my plants and animals being born in the spring, maturing through the summer and either reaching the end of their life or sleeping through the winter

Watching my grandkids growing, maturing and hopefully being able to make their journey a little easier

The hope that if given half a chance, I'll do a better job than I did with my own kids

Being aware of all the gifts that are given to me each day

Gathering wisdom, knowledge, courage and strength through the difficult times

Having faith that when my life reaches it's end, I will hear "Well done, thou good and faithful servant"