Triumphs without difficulties are empty. 

Indeed; it is difficulties that make the triumph. 

It is no feat to travel the smooth road.

~ Unknown ~

Life is simple, 

its just not easy.

~ Unknown ~

Good plans shape good decisions. 

That's why good planning helps 

to make elusive dreams come true.

~ Unknown ~

Self-respect is the cornerstone of all virtue.

~ Unknown ~

A hug is a great gift - one size fits all, 

and it's easy to exchange.

~ Unknown ~

Adopt the pace of nature, 

her secret is patience.

~ Unknown ~

Change is the essence of life.

Be willing to surrender what you are 

for what you could become.

~ Unknown ~

Time goes by so fast, people go in and out of your life. 

You must never miss the opportunity to tell these people how much they mean to you.

~ Unknown ~

When an argument flares up, 

the wise man quenches it with silence

~ Unknown ~

God always answers our prayers, 

but sometimes the answer is no.

~ Unknown ~

A hug is worth a thousand words.

~ Unknown ~

One day at a time--this is enough. 

Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone; 

and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. 

Live in the present, and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering

~ Unknown ~

Hugs are the universal medicine.

~ Unknown ~

If someone takes your time, 

it is the only debt that can't be repaid.

~ Unknown ~

A man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds.

~ Unknown ~

To love is like playing the piano. 

First, you must learn to play by the rules. 

Then, you must forget the rules and play from your heart.

~ Unknown ~

Being a mother means that your heart is no longer yours; 

it wanders wherever your children do

~ Unknown ~

Dancing with the feet is one thing, 

but dancing with the heart is another.

~ Unknown ~

Be thankful for each new challenge, 

because it will build your strength and character.

~ Unknown ~

Difficulties are stepping stones to success.

~ Unknown ~

Worry a little every day and in a lifetime 

you will lose a couple of years. 

If something is wrong, fix it if you can. 

But train yourself not to worry. 

Worry never fixes anything.

~ Unknown ~

Health will improve almost 

at once when worrying ends

~ Unknown ~

One more year, but not complaining, 

is a privilege denied to many.

So feel lucky to continue celebrating 

another year and enjoy your life.

Many Congratulations my dear friend.