Apology forume cloesed..in response to Flynessa (living, price)

[sfw1979]

your post:
I met and old man and women once who were very friendly. They had striked up a conversation with my son who was 2 at the time. Both of them were in their 90's and had been married their whole lives. I was younger then i am now and fairly newly married. As we were talking I jokingly asked what was they key to being happy and living so long and having a successful marriage. I did not say that word for word but he got my point.....he very directly said to me....

They key to a long successful marriage was forgiveness and the key to a long happy life was light heartedness and just to be happy.

I walked away realizing what he was saying was that..in life nothing will be perfect and just the way you want it to be. Learn to appreciate what you have and not carry too much stress and bitterness. Forgive and accept.

Boy has that been hard to follow….but as I get older it gets a little easier. I am not crazy about Maine….and in fact…if you read my posts from when I started…. the overall positiveness of this forum has helped me appreciate Maine for what it is. I cannot change the weather, or the culture, but I can accept what it is and enjoy the things I do like.…..If I get the chance to move to Florida or just anywhere warmer…I will try and accept that for what that is. I know I’ll be leaving behind some wonderful things and people

good luck






Flynessa,
This was such a wonderful post and I want to thank you for that. I too struggle to like Maine and it really isn't the states fault it's mine. We are a military family and although I am used to moving it never gets easier...the life I knew, the life we had bulit in Arizona for three years was ripped out under me and it was really hard to start over up here with not knowing anyone, the area etc. It's been a struggle but I am doing better and meeting people and am starting to really enjoy the wonderful things Maine has to offer. When will we ever get a chance to live in Maine again? My parents and siblings were up for Xmas and we cooked them all live Maine lobster. Really where will we ever live where we can get 7 whole live lobsters for unfer $50? We would still move back to AZ in a heartbeat..but we will always cherish our time up here.
And I loved the advice from the older couple.. priceless. My husband is a wonderful dad, spouse and man. I need to apprechiate him more.

[msina]

Thanks for bringing that back sfw, It was and remains a great post with good advice. We all have times that challenge us, it's how we rise to the challenge that makes the differance in the quality of our lives. It's difficult at times to find optimism when situations wear us down. Some off the best people I've ever known weren't wealthy, but they were grateful for the things they had and strived to change what they could. I'm happy you had a good Christmas and I wish you a great and happy life.

[mainewannabe]

If you have to say one more thing, let it be :"I love you."

[mainewannabe]

Originally Posted by msina

Thanks for bringing that back sfw, It was and remains a great post with good advice. We all have times that challenge us, it's how we rise to the challenge that makes the differance in the quality of our lives. It's difficult at times to find optimism when situations wear us down. Some off the best people I've ever known weren't wealthy, but they were grateful for the things they had and strived to change what they could. I'm happy you had a good Christmas and I wish you a great and happy life.

People seem to stumble along through life and get all confused on what is important. Money is not important. It DOES feel good in your pocket and I do not like when folks have to worry about it.
When I am President, no one will worry.