July 26, 2008 - Rest in Peace Grandaddy Bish

...Saturday, July 26, my great grandaddy died. LE Bishop. He was 89 years old. I am so blessed to have had a great-grandparent that I got to know. So many people my age never even met their great-grandparents. 6 years ago, my Baba died. She was the love of Grandaddy Bish's life. I am so thankful that I know that they are together now. Grandaddy is talking to Jesus and spending time with his wife once again. His speech is fixed, he isn't confused anymore. I know that he loved each member of his family dearly, but he's happy now. I'm really going to miss him. But, know that I will one day see him again...

..you're never fully dressed without a smile..

My teacher read us this in one of my education classes the other day, and it made me very happy. I thought I would share it. We all need to hear something like this more often.


Tips for an Exceptional, Superb & Powerful Life!

1.) Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is theultimate antidepressant.

2.) Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.

3.) Always pray and make time to exercise.

4.) Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of Six.

5.) Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that ismanufactured in plants.

6.) Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

7.) Try to make at least three people smile each day.

8.) Clear your clutter from your house, car, and desk and let new and flowingenergy into your life.

9.) Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past, negativethoughts or things you cannot control. Instead, invest your energy in thepositive present moment.

10.) Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems aresimply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like an algebraclass....The lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

11.) Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a layman and dinner like a beggar

12.) Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

13.) Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

14.) Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

15.) You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

16.) Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

17.) Don't compare your life to others'. You have no Idea what their journey isall about.

18.) Ladies - Go on and burn those 'special' scented Candles, use the 600 threadcount sheets, the good China and wear fancy clothes now. Stop waiting for aspecial occasion. Every day is special.

19.) No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

20.) Frame every so-called disaster with these Words: In five years, will thismatter?'

21.) Forgive everyone for everything.

22.) What other people think of you is none of your business.

23.) Time heals almost everything. Give time, time!

24.) However good or bad a situation is, it will Change.

25.) Your job won't take care of you when you are Sick. Your friends will.Stay in touch with them.

26.) Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

27.) Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. God provides,remember?!

28.) The best is yet to come.

29.) No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

30.) Do the right thing!

31.) Call your family often.

32.) Each night before you go to bed complete the Following statements: 'I amthankful for_____________. Today I accomplished _________.

33.) Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

34.) Enjoy the ride. Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainlydon't want a fast ride.