NOT FOR SISSIES

                                 NFS

Those letters in brilliant colors and size grabbed my tired eyes.  I'm sure they have been there, but this gorgeous morning as I was exercising every muscle I could seize, they magnetized my mind.

Like one wondering their meaning (as if I had not seen them before), it was clear.

                                            NOT FOR SISSIES

Back to reality, I know what the intention of my wonderful Curves meant.  Their goal for me is to "be strong," which is why I'm so faithful to be there.

     *Be strong to care for myself.
 If I don't, no one else will. No matter how much family loves me, nor what they invest in me, I am responsible.

      *Be strong so you can care for others.
A bottle of cold water placed in another hand on the opening day of Trevecca University with a warm welcome and wish that this would be a good year for Mom and her precious daughter seemed ordinary. Soon that happy moment was snatched away that same hour. Her  husband had a fatal heart attack.
My Mother used to say, "Don't forget that everyone is facing some kind of battle."Others need your care.

       *Be strong in caring for your life goals.
Like the wind, life passes by and we don't fulfill the goals which could have made a difference in our life. Some call it their "Bucket List."
I'm glad that I pursued my educational goals no matter the cost. It gave me a reason to fight the good fight.
My writing goals I must pursue daily even when I haven't heard from an editor. Don't die with your dreams still inside. My words for others may make a difference in someone's life.

So grab those letters and hang on to N F S for dear life and be a blessing.

Blessings,
Irmgard

I Corinthians 15:58