Stop and Listen

Stop and listen to the wind blow and the movement of the trees as they sway in the sunlight. Hear the birds chirping saying yes it is spring time once again. Robin eggs are opening to the new life that they bring. I hear in the distance a dog barking at someone walking down the lane, or maybe a squirrel has crossed their path. The neighbors all working in their flower beds and gardens. The wind chimes are singing their praise to the new day. I have found a new life in me. As I sit here listening to all around me I want to understand why it is I can’t enjoy the beauty around me. I can’t walk down the street, I can’t dance with my grandson as I did with my oldest grandson, I can’t go places I once could go. I ask my self why many times. I try to push myself everyday, but it just makes me weaker. If I had one wish for you, I would tell you to put your life in your hands and do the things that make you happy, don’t take your life for granted it can change in a moment. What I want most of all is to be near my family and feel the love they can only give. I want to laugh again. I want to have something to smile about, I want the pain to go away and stay away. I want to be myself again. When you pray please pray for me. Pray that my illnesses will help someone to see deep within their selves and compassion for others. I am not writing this to just one person, but to all. Lets make our world a better place for you and I. Hug someone tell them you love them, bring happiness to those that may have less than you, don’t email how you feel put it into a letter and mail it or just pick up the phone and call them. You will make some ones day with just the kindness of your heart! Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor Photo By: Brian Keith Howard