I have always loved Annie.

OK, I have always loved Annie for many reasons....most of all, her direct no-nonsense approach that we rely upon friends for, and how she balances that with compassion and letting go of anger/bitterness.

Annie, I have also always loved that you constantly remind us that we are here for a reason.

It is up to us to learn....a choice, again. If not, then I have found that life and God manages to present that lesson again, and again...each time a little more amplified than the previous.

So, I'm in this state now to undo wrongs, to be the best I can be...and it's self-centered, too! Sincerely, I don't want to be taught the same painful lessons again and again. If I am blessed to see it now, I would like to correct it. Prevention is the best medicine, right? Not that we can avoid all sorrow and pain in life, but sometimes we can manage to make better choices.

I can't help or harp on the choices that my H made, or the choices that others make. I can feel sadness, sorrow and regret.

I am beginning to see, even more reasons why I am here. Clarity on a new level.

I am thankful that I have this revealed, and that I have been blessed with the strength to see and make changes. Choices. I thank God for being by my side to help me, each and every day.

I also thank Annie for reminding me that I am here for a reason!