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Wow, I am actually writing two posts in one day. I guess I am catching up for my lack over the past month. A friend of mine asked me yesterday if I would design and format this beautiful poem that she was given many years ago when she gave birth to a Special Child. It touched my heart and it brought tears to my eyes as well, because I too have been blessed with a special child, 2 special grandchildren, a special sister in law, and a special sister. Who knew way back when we decided take the leap and to come to earth, what life would have in store for us. We only knew that it wouldn't be a piece of cake, but we were given the tools to do whatever came our way. Sometimes it was harder than others, but God knew that we could do it, and so he sent his most special children into our lives and family. I hope you enjoy this beautiful poem and if I knew where it originally came from, I would give them credit, however it does list the authors name on it. I designed it for my friend in several different colors so she could pick which one she wanted to put up on her wall to match. Enjoy and feel free to pass this along.
One of the very first posts that I did on this happy blog was a YouTube video of Jimmy Durante signing. I don't know why I forgot about another song he sang, "SMILE," but I did. Today I myself needed a smile. In this very imperfect world, thing are bound to happen to knock the wind out of your sails, and mine was today. I have been frantically writing a second book because my first one that is with my publisher, is suppose to be out for Christmas, and they aren't even done with the image editing. I fear my book that I have been so excited about releasing, and submitted a year and a half ago, will be waiting another whole year at this rate. So I started writing another book, about a month ago, and have been counting on some help from individuals who said they would help me and today they bombed out on me too. Discouraged and frustrated, I decided rather than let these big upsets in my life get me down, I would just keep my faith, and hope and try to keep smiling.
Today, I finished some more illustration for my book, and went out and visited someone who really needed a lift. She needed a smile, a hug and the visit I made, and in turn, I returned home happy filled with good feelings because I did something for someone else. I forgot about my challenges and focused on somebody else. It is so interesting that when you do that, you become happy yourself. My eyes still feel tired from crying, and my nose is still stuffy, but my heart is filled with joy, knowing the efforts I made for someone else made them happy, and loved.
The icing on my cake was out of the blue, and I have no idea really how I found this video to the song Smile, because I was looking for "How to create your eBook template, but there it was. This song was written for me today, though came out many years ago. Hope you enjoy it and that it makes you smile too.
I am taking my own advice, because just like everyone else, I want to be happy too, so I am giving something away! I have been designing some bookmark templates to go with my new Illustrated Children's book that I will be announcing very soon, but just not yet. I don't have the illustrations in my impatient hands, (that's why I am not very happy) so I decided to create something fun for you to give away for Halloween. I plan to laminate these cute and spooky bookmarks, and attach a tootsie roll, or smarties or mini chocolate bar to the back of these, and give them away for Halloween. This would be a great idea for Teachers or all different Genre's to give a little something to their students. Kids need bookmarks for their music books, study books, and reading books too. Let me know how you have used this free printable by commenting on this page. I want to be happy, so I am giving this away! (These print on 8.5 x 11 paper, but I would use card stock or photo paper because it is heavier. ENJOY!!!!
How many times have you let things stand in the way of your happiness. Sometimes they are as small , little hurts like cross words, or a harsh look. Does this remind you of you? If you want to be happy, you must rid yourself of those raindrops sogging you down, in order see the beautiful rainbows. So many people that we all know, have harbored and actually fed hurt feelings, preventing them from being happy. They brood, and relish in their own hurt so long that it becomes what defines them, and little do they know how much they miss out on.
A word from the wise....Everyone has raindrops that fall and dampen their spirits from time to time, and that is normal, but if you don't develop the ability to let them go, you will never be able to enjoy this beautiful life... or see all the lovely rainbows that appear right before your eyes.
If you can't listen to this song and come out with a big smile on your face, and feeling happy, I don't know what else will do if for you. Sit back and enjoy this upbeat and happy song. Love it, Love it, Love it!!!
Oh how the lyrics of this song can change a sad face to a happy one. Here is the video clip for you to enjoy and you can follow along the lyrics below. No... go put on a Happy Face!
,
Gray skies are gonna clear up,
Put on a happy face; Brush off the clouds and cheer up, Put on a happy face.
Take off the gloomy mask of tragedy, It's not your style; You'll look so good that you'll be glad Ya' decide to smile!
Pick out a pleasant outlook, Stick out that noble chin; Wipe off that "full of doubt" look, Slap on a happy grin!
And spread sunshine all over the place, Just put on a happy face! Put on a happy face Put on a happy face
And if you're feeling cross and bitterish Don't sit and whine Think of banana split and licorice And you'll feel fine
I knew a girl so gloomy She'd never laugh or sing She wouldn't listen to me Now she's a mean old thing
So spread sunshine all over the place Just put on a happy face So, put on a happy face
Wow, I am actually writing two posts in one day. I guess I am catching up for my lack over the past month. A friend of mine asked me yesterday if I would design and format this beautiful poem that she was given many years ago when she gave birth to a Special Child. It touched my heart and it brought tears to my eyes as well, because I too have been blessed with a special child, 2 special grandchildren, a special sister in law, and a special sister. Who knew way back when we decided take the leap and to come to earth, what life would have in store for us. We only knew that it wouldn't be a piece of cake, but we were given the tools to do whatever came our way. Sometimes it was harder than others, but God knew that we could do it, and so he sent his most special children into our lives and family. I hope you enjoy this beautiful poem and if I knew where it originally came from, I would give them credit, however it does list the authors name on it. I designed it for my friend in several different colors so she could pick which one she wanted to put up on her wall to match. Enjoy and feel free to pass this along.
