Live each day with no regrets. Live in each moment.

These statements are two reasons I am able to feel good even though Dad recently died.

My only special bond with him is that I am me, his sixth daughter. Specifically during the past twelve years, I know that when I had conversations with him they were genuine. His talking with me was his way of saying, "I love you." I smile every time I think about the end of our telephone conversations; I say, "I love you Dad" and he would say something like this, ahhh yeah you want to talk with your Mom? I never doubted his love even though I never heard the words. What is more important was that I felt his love. As we often say, "actions speak louder...,blah blah.

Recently, someone told me that she thinks these blogs are BS - happy crappy BS! She was pretty down that day, but I think this is generally how she feels. I don't argue with her, but I must say there is some truth to acting the part to get the part. I say to her now, pretend you are happy and you should become happy. Even though we are not in charge of all happenings, we are in charge of our reactions to them.