Happy and Healthy

The wedding of Elise and Matthew was wonderful. It seemed that everyone had a good time and was comfortable and happy. That is all I hoped for. Matt's Mom, Jane, and I agree that all we wish now is for the couple to be happy and healthy in their marriage together. We know that it is not simple. Health is a fragile state in any normal situation. Exercise, eating nutritious foods and getting a good night's sleep are the main elements but often neglected in the busy lifestyles of our children. Illness, from the slightest cold to cancer, can creep up and smack you down because we are surrounded by unnatural chemical exposures and because our systems weaken when our spirit weakens. A strong marriage is easy when there are strong bodies and spirit. Happiness can be affected by small annoying behavior or events, but not if there is an inherent joy that laughs at the trivial and looks for the lesson. The daily lesson should always be: " Our love can overcome any obstacle". How do we keep a strong spirit? That is really, really hard when there are negative influences, anti-religious trends, and fatigue. Stay away from negative people! Have a day of rest every week. Find people who care about the things you do, and join forces to make some one's life better. Churches, charities, mentoring groups and coaching, are all places where there is fun to be had. Using your talents and meeting new people is such a spirit filled occupation. How to stay positive in a negative situation requires one good friend to be supportive- not a legion. My children remind me when I am getting to be a complainer or a picky person, and I still remind them of things more than I should. Our family love is also spirit building. I want to be a person my family looks to and not runs from. Be happy in your love, children, and pass it on to others.