How to Stop and Smell the Flowers

'Stop and smell the flowers', is a saying that is really not related to flowers at all. It is a reminder, a message, for each of us, to stop rushing, stop working late, time passes quickly. Stop and enjoy the day, the moment and the minute. Each minute that you miss, is time lost and will not return to you again.

My Dearest Nick-

Yes, I'll dance with you....

and with anyone else who wishes to join in!

Life is so dearly precious...  each of us should face each day with JOY in our hearts, thankful for another chance to be with those we love!

Although at times the heart can be heavy with grief from the loss of one we held close, the attempt to recapture the JOY of living must be made...  and each new day cherished as a special gift, an opportunity to effect positive change and bring JOY to others.

So, as I crossed another 60-mile finish line, I raised my arms in JOY for what I had accomplished, not only for myself, but for all of my sisters & brothers engaged in the battle for their lives against Breast Cancer.....

I am overJOYed that I am able today to share this with my friends, and forever hopeful that tomorrow, I will wake to a JOYous day, filled with love, hope, laughter, and always....  JOY!

JOYously surviving & dancing,

Your friend,

JeanMarie

Wow, Nick, that's a truly awesome pic!!! 

Did you create that? 

Time passes so quickly, doesn't it? 

Thank you for sharing such a lovely picture.

Hugs,

JeanMarie