Treasures

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.

Thornton Wilder

Courage

Gratitude

Quotes-Never Give Up

Run! 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss by Dean Karnzes is one of my favorite books. Yes, I love to run but I would love this book even if I didn't run. Dean is superhuman. Really, he can do things most people can't. He can run farther than most people and write better than most people too! He also inspires people by doing what he loves. He not only tells people life is better when you get out and are active, he shows them. His writing is humorous and real. 

This quote is from his first 100 mile race. When he was near the end and didn't think the could go one step more his father told him this. 

We all have our challenges. Whatever they are remember to keep going, crawl if you must, but keep moving forward!

Quotes-Friendship

My mother always had quotes on our refrigerator when we were growing up. I still remember some of those quotes. They helped shape my beliefs and decisions. They gave me encouragement in hard times. My grandmother also placed quotes up in the house and my mother remembers growing up with these positive thoughts. I continue this family tradition with a large chalkboard near our kitchen (I know you'll ask so I'll just tell you! I bought the chalkboard from MintageDesigns on Etsy). 

I have a friends who always checks my quotes when she comes over. This makes me smile. It also gives me the idea that you may also enjoy a quote for your day. So every now and then I'll share a new one with you. Enjoy!

Happy Valentine's Day

In honor of Valentine's Day here is a quote I've kept for a long time:

"I'm just a common man with common thoughts, and I feel I've lived a pretty common life...but I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough."  -Charles Akes

Amen, Charles, Amen!