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Wise Words


Every Friday, I receive an email from Scott Stoner, who sends out inspiring thoughts to consider.  Every May, he sends out requests for his readers to send him wise words women have spoken into their lives.  

The following are the "Momisms" sent to Scott Stoner, and my personal favourite is, do not leave home without saying, "I love you." 

Mother's Day can be an emotional time. Many of you shared your grief because this is the first Mother's Day since your mother or grandmother passed away, or because you can't be with your loved ones this year. For many people, and for many reasons, Mother's Day can sometimes be a sad time, and so my heart goes out to all who are grieving right now.  

So, without further ado, here is the special Covid-19 edition of "Momisms."

You don't have to like it, but you do have to do it.

Never leave the house without saying, "I love you." (the first part seems especially relevant!)

Life goes on.

A good sense of humour goes a long way.

This, too, shall pass.

Just because you are thinking something, doesn't mean you should speak it.

Pause to watch the sun set, and be assured it will rise again in the morning.

Everything will look better in the morning.

Life is not fair, so you have to live the life you have been given. Live it well.

Nothing is more important than what you are doing right now.

It's not what happens to you that matters, but how you handle it.

Nothing in life comes easy; you have to work hard for everything you get.

Life is hard by the yard, but a cinch by the inch.

Do your best, and then let it go and leave the results to God.

This moment is fleeting in the overall scheme of things.

You don't have to like the cards you are dealt, but you do have to play them. 

It may not be ok, but it will all work out.

You will always have some dirt in your house, but you will not always have kids in the house.

"Cuando una puerta se cierra, se abren cien." (When one door closes, one hundred open.)

Let go and let God.

Never say never.

Always remember to be kind. 

Take care of each other.

And to all mothers who are reading this....Happy Mother's Day!

Blessings, Robin 

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