Recently my 86-year-old father passed away. The cancer diagnosis came as a shock to us all, medicine for my father had never been sick a day in his “no excuses – go do your work” life. Less than 30 days later, he was gone. This former sharecropper and self-taught carpenter, who did not know how to read nor write, built a family, his own house, friendships and finally, with his pain and suffering, built a crystal staircase to his heavenly home.

I have spent my entire life sharing stories and sayings of my father and the lessons I learned from his well-lived life. My good-good friend, Mary Lou McCall paid tribute to him in her soul-nourishing blog, Miracle Moments. I have provided the link. As you read, reflect upon your own talents, gifts and opportunities each moment to build your lasting legacy.

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There is a song to sing that is ours alone. There is a healing touch that only our gentle hands can give. There is a discovery the world longs for that only we can uncover and and bring forth. There is a new way, diagnosis a movement or innovation that only we can lead.

When we shrug off our gifts, purpose or passion as no big deal or something that can wait, we deprive the world and ourselves. We are called, chosen and expected to give our dreams life. We must dare to fill the space in the world that only we can fill.

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You have planned, pilule prepared, cialis persevered and prayed. You have pushed through worry, second-guessing, doubt, pride and fear. It may not feel like much of a victory, but your courage, determination and faith have paid off. You are ready for this moment. Embrace it.

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Our true power lies in learning how to control our reactions to situations, cialis challenges or unfairness, physician and not in trying to control the events. We cannot force people to behave the way we deem appropriate or correct. We cannot bargain with life to grant us an existence free of stress, strife or struggle.

We can control how we react to those situations, challenges, delayed plans, pain or aggravations. We have the power to control our reactions.

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The dark clouds of doubt, viagra delay and denial are threatening your determination. Keep working, believing, and moving. Keep the faith. Your dark clouds are temporary.

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