“I am grateful for all of my problems. After each one was overcome, I became stronger and more able to meet those that were still to come. I grew in all my difficulties.”
— J.C. Penney, businessman
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“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.”
— Maya Angelou, poet
The Lovely Bones
by Alice Sebold
“My name was Salmon, like the fish; first name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered on December 6, 1973…”
I started reading this book in January while at Jury Duty. I purchased this book in 2002 and after getting it home I couldn’t understand what had compelled me to buy it so it stayed on my bookshelf until I finally packed it into a box and put it in storage. A friend of mine gave me her copy in August and insisted I read it. Jury Duty seemed like a good time if any to read it. The Lovely Bones is a must read.
The first page or so left me fighting back tears as this young girl describes her murder, how heaven is for her and how her loved ones are effected. After the first chapter I put it down for a few months and picked it back up in April. I won’t go into great detail in case you haven’t read it but it was one of the most moving stories I have ever read.
Children are precious. I do not have children yet but I could not EVER imagine having to go through the loss of a child to such horrid means. It is a scary thought to teach your child the dangers of strangers and to yet be polite and respectful simultaneously.
My heart goes out to those who have lost a child, by any means. If you haven’t read this and plan to do so, you’ll read it and never be the same!
Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.
Until then
Djrelat7
Djrelat7
What are you up to on this Fabulous Friday? The sun is shining, the weather’s hot with a slight breeze and its a perfect evening to rehearse an anticipated wedding. I’m off tonight to a wedding rehearsal. My dear friends Shakira and Malek are getting married. I’ve known her since I was 8 and I can’t wait to start celebrating their union! Let me know how you fill your time on Friday nights! I’ll be doing research on fun places to go to in the Bridgeport area so stay tuned for that! Enjoy the rest of the day!
Until then
djrelat7
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“Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures.”
— H. Jackson Brown, Author
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“Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures.”
— H. Jackson Brown, Author
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“In real estate, it’s location, location, location. In business, it’s differentiate, differentiate, differentiate.”
— Robert Goizueta, executive