A Fulfilled Live. (children, organization, blessing, best)

[Bee Line]

As children we always have big dreams. Some of us have dreams of becoming doctors and curing the world. Some dream of becoming A-list actors or singers receiving top awards on televsion. We dream of growing up to be big time lawyers, or athletes, etc.

Though some of us do achieve these dreams, often times as we grow older, we watch those goals and dreams slip further and further away. At one point we may even become dissapointed in ourselves which may strain relationships.

Again, we all have to realize that life has its purpose for everyone.

I had childhood dreams that I honesly have not fully achieved. Yet, as I reflect on my life, I am satisfied. Just one of my greatest accomplishments was when I became a father to a child that was not my own (I dislike the term Stepfather).

The love for my daughter developed instanly when we first met and was the same feeling I had when I watched my son being born.

As I do have more accomplishments my point is this....

If you do your best to be a good parent and roll model to your children you are a success. If you achieve the hard and sometimes difficult task of having a long commited relationship, you are a success. Just being a close, reliable, and honest friend makes you successful. The list can go on.

Sit back and think about your life and I'm sure you will find many great accomplishments and then allow feelings of happiness fill your soul.

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That's so true Bee Line.
I can honestly say how something as generic as Little League Baseball can provide enough thrills and memories to last an entire lifetime.
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