in my dream last night I was speaking to my daddy and he told me to get my affairs in order. i'm not sure what that means but i will have to say it scared me somewhat. only because i have a lot to do and say and hopefully i will have time to do both but if not it's been a bumpy but good ride. those that are closest to me know how i feel about them and the rest well i can't speak for them but i know my feelings.

happy new year to all and know that i wish each and every one of you peace, love and understanding.

hugs, zissy

no influence

no personal stamp

to share

your eyes

are a mirror

of mine

minus

visions

of

life

©Zissy

it

yes it's right there

sits in the room

is anyone aware?

am i that much

of a freak

can this really

be my legacy?

i arrive here

from infancy?

it's right there

sits in the room

is anyone aware?

©Zissy

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate;
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that frightens us.
We ask ourselves,
"Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?"
Actually, who are you NOT to be?
You are a child of God.  Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that others will not feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine – as children do.
We are born to manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It is not just some of us: it is all of us.
As we let our own light shine, we give others permission
to do the same.  As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others from their fear.
May we all give ourselves permission to shine today
so that the truth is reflected in all of us.

- Nelson Mandela
1994 Inaugural Speech

A Mother's love is something
that no on can explain,
It is made of deep devotion
and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it
or take that love away . . .
It is patient and forgiving
when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters
even though the heart is breaking . . .
It believes beyond believing
when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty
of the rarest, brightest gems . . .
It is far beyond defining,
it defies all explanation,
And it still remains a secret
like the mysteries of creation . . .
A many splendoured miracle
man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence
of God's tender guiding hand.

i'm sitting here watching supernanny and i don't even have children in my life. i think everyone with a child in their lives should watch this show. i so wish they had shows like this when my son was a youngster. i had no idea how to handle so many things and went to bed a lot of nights in tears because i didn't feel like i had done a good job that day raising my son.

if you have a chance to watch it please do.

Hugs, Zissy

I just got my service back up about 10 minutes ago and while we were down all night apparently a mass email went out to everyone in my address book. It wasn't me and instead of writing another mass email I thought this would be the best way to get the message out.

Sorry for the trouble.

Hugs, Zissy