"Using life experiences to inspire, encourage and educate others is why I write. I believe sharing our stories helps us to realize we're not alone; that others have struggled, hurt, failed and got back up and found their way. I hope my stories make you think, laugh and feel grateful. - Deana LandersFeatured Short Story
You’re Almost There….
"When it was over, I lay spent and exhausted on the cold, hard earth…never to be ranked with the average and mediocre..." This is a quote from one of our late presidents; my daughter sent me when I was toiling with one of life's many problems.
She continued with, "In essence…I am a winner and will not say it's over until I have given everything. Until there is nothing left in me to give. That makes me special and unique." I keep these words close to my heart and remember them when I struggle or want to feel my children’s strength.
The warm air is finally arriving: spurts at a time, not every day, but we’re getting there. After a foot injury, I have been trying to increase my walking steps in the last few weeks.
It has helped me to remember that once before, when I needed to build stamina, I took a step class.
It looked pretty easy to me. We began vigorously with simple repetitive movements and stayed at it until every muscle had be...
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