Here we are day 1 of my new blog.. I decided that creating a blog would make it fun and interesting to do my journaling and also be something not only fun to create but something for my children and grandchildren to look back on over the years. What a fun way to jot down what is happening in our lives.. So here it goes!!!

To live a

successful life

does not require

money, fame, power, prestige,

or status symbols…

It’s more a matter of

being true to your beliefs and principles,

doing your best,

even in the smallest of things,

and never taking for granted

the simple joys in life--

such as laughter, a perfect day,

or a loyal friend.

For all the money

in the world

can’t buy self-esteem, character,

contentment, love, or happiness--

and these are the very things

that make life worth living.