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It's amazing how life changes. I always thought that my life would be as I had planned when I was 23. I am amazed at the changes that happen in what seemed to be such a short time. Marriage, children, divorce, meeting new people, losing friends and gaining more. What we think will rock our world actually turns out for the better. I am not the same person I was in my 20's. I've matured, relaxed, "aged", become bittered in some ways, become more protective of my family and developed lasting relationships that have withstood hardships. What was important to me in the past seems so minimal and often makes me laugh. I love my daughter with all my heart. I have become a better mother through my changes in life over the past 2 years. I have learned to be a better daughter, sister and friend. Pleasing everyone will not happen and seems less important. I accept myself for who and what I am, and those that don't like it have chosen to move on. That's OK. I am not perfect and don't want to be. I don't want to be an expert at anything, for being that means I have no room to grow or improve. I love what I do for a "job" and never realized how fun and rewarding it can be to teach in Special Education. I learn more from children than I can ever teach them. Unconditional love and acceptance, laughing at the little things, taking time to stop and drag my feet occassionally and dreaming that I can do whatever I believe and want for myself are the GREATEST things I have learned from being an educator. I have no regrets in my life, as everything happens for a reason. I've learned from my mistakes and will continue to learn from the unfortunate things that "come out of my mouth"! :) I value honesty and trust, for no one gets anywhere in life without those 2 core values. I belive that KARMA exists and often comes back faster than we realize and often when we least expect it. Although I fail at this regulary, I belive I should BE and LIVE the changes I want to see in the world. I try my best to be a person my daughter can be proud of and respect. Mistakes and failure are a part of life and as long as I can teach her to realize how to overcome the "bad" then I have been a success. I pray my daughter learns that what are often seen as character flaws can actually be strengths in her life. It's all about how we choose to utilize the power of the "flaws" that defines our character. When my time in this world has ended, I hope that I can stand before God and answer without hesitation that I have brought JOY to other's lives and that I am fully aware of what in my life has brought me JOY.
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