I hope you’ve had a blessed day. I hope you are surrounded by the people you love and cherish, I hope you feel loved and appreciated and I hope you continue to feel this way all week.
Most of all, I hope you make memories that you will treasure for a lifetime. Making memories with the ones you love is what life is all about. Whether you are a homebody or you travel, making memories is the essence of a happy life.
The best things in life are the people you love, the places you’ve seen, and the memories you’ve made along the way.
Think about it. When you look back at your life, what do you think of first? A memory with a parent, a child, another loved one? What comes to mind first? Do you think of a specific Christmas or a certain time in the year? Do you think of a specific spring or summer? A particular fall or winter?
When I look back and let childhood memories wash over me, I can remember what I was wearing on specific days, what my mother and grandmother were doing, what my horses were doing. For some memories, I remember the minute details. For other memories, I don’t necessarily remember the minute details, but I remember exactly the feeling I had. The same is true for adult memories. What would we do without our memories?
I have traveled extensively and I’ve seen a lot of beautiful places. But what sticks in my mind about each and every place I’ve traveled to isn’t a specific Country or City. I made memories with the people I traveled with and the new people I met while there. That’s what sticks in my mind.
I am so thankful that I am surrounded by people who love me, that I have been able to see some beautiful places and, most of all, I am thankful for all the beautiful memories I have made along the way.
Sending you blessings of love, laughter and gratitude from Sterrett, Alabama!
Charity M. Richey-Bentley
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