It is not pleasant to think of pain as part of growth, but it is frequently true. Whether any given individual will interpret crisis as an opportunity has more to do with optimism than empathy.(Anonymous) In the recent past myself, along with many friends and family have been faced with many very unfortunate and tragic events. I have lost many close people that will always remain dear to my heart. During this dark time I let depression overtake my outlook on life and only recently have I realized how blessed I am to have had certain people, and events shine through the darkness. Just like I have written on my chest, in the words of the great Tupac Shakur, Through every dark night, theres a bright day after that. I am blessed to be experiencing and more than that, noticing this bright side of this world that we all share. I want everybody to take a step back and realize through the pain, misery, loss, and suffering, that so many go through and will continue to experience, there are many blessings that if we only take a moment to try to notice or appreciate can and will give us hope and joy. I feel I have been through everything in life for a reason and so have many others. I realize at times life can be very hard on your soul and have only recently have I opened my eyes, body, and mind to the happiness that is irreplaceable but also very often taken forgranted. In a way I feel enlightened. I have been lucky to have had many people, both here and in a better place lead me to the realization that in this life, your time on this earth should not be spent focusing on negativity but should be spent realizing how blessed we are to be here each and every day. I am happy to have spent the time I have, every joyous moment with each and every friend and loved one both here or deceased. Too often these times are not considered as sacred as they truly are. Believe there is good and embrace it with every ounce of energy and love you can and a huge weight will be lifted from your soul. Discard the bad, dont dwell on it, and enjoy the positivity and purity that remains. It has taken me a lifetime to come to this conclusion and I can only hope to minimize if not completely expell the hatred and grief I have let control my emotions for way to long. I only need to look in to my daughters eyes to see innocence and purity still remain. This world is a wonderful place and for the first time in my life I actually believe these words. If it werent for certain people Im not sure these thoughts would be a realization. I want to thank you all. After all, after years of depression and malice I forgive and hope the best for each and every person I know as well as those that I dont. Thanks to all those loved but not forgotten .. Grandma Sabah, Auntie Jo, Auntie Illa Marie Dodson My big cousin Leo, Grandpa Felix Maes, Eric Campos, Erik Fathergill, Tom Kroll, Eddie Pinelli, John Stroghilas,John Chase, Kevin OKeefe,John Davies, Charles Silverman, Casey Kitchens, Young Los Giovanni Bey, Jessica Clarke*,James Calhoun, Matt Ackers, and so many others. May you all R.I.P. and enjoy it up there! Sarai Avalene Sabah(my world :)John Cruey, Sean Holcombe Nick Del Grande, Jessie Luetkemeyer, Steve Svenja Damele,Nieghbur, Daniel Lamonica, Ryan Urch, Jake Allen, Austin Woodyard, Derek Chun, Emmett Cruey, Nick Overstreet, Sarah DeCordova Hersh, Natalia, Barbara ClymensNicole Marie, Marissa Sabah, Emily Sabah, Kathryn Maes Sabah, My Dad Joseph Sabah, Grandpa Joe Sabah, Tammiejo Sparlin,Gary Sparlin,David J. Sabah, Alexis Sabah, Nathan Sabah, Judy Pfeifer Sabah, Todd Holcombe, Max Holcombe, Elizabeth Maes, Wenaas fam, Mary and Cindy, Mike &Diane Maes Hartshorn Fam,Ron Willison, Mary Willison, Leroy Fisher, Darian Stenson, Jimmy and Desta,Mark Moon, Maryjane Parker, Andrea Buis, Samantha Nicole Ferguson, James Michael Jewell, Mike Mjk, Joe Pinelli, Courtney Jappell,Brian Morales, Michael Scott, Brandon White, Milena Velilla, Khristian Ramirez Avelar (thanks for your kind words yesterday, made me write this) Matt Nunn, Zack Deangelo, Cassie Taylor, and last but not least Courtney Gesell (you are awesome and always make me smile!!!! ;) ) and anybody I forgot you know who you all are, you have all changed my life for the better, all people i can depend on in this life. thank you all and I love you all more then you prob ever will know....
Posted on: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 13:17:40 +0000
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