Here's to Life

Life IS Good!

"My mama always said, Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."

This quote from the movie, Forrest Gump gave me the idea for this blog. You never know what is around the corner and there are so many unexpected pleasures and surprises yet to come, at every turn in the road of life. We should try and be positive, not sweat the small stuff and rejoice because every day we open our eyes is a blessing.

I recently heard this song, sung by Barbra Streisand. The lyrics are by Victor Lee.

"No complaints and no regrets
I still believe in chasing dreams and placing bets
For I have learned that all you give is all you get
So give it all you’ve got

I had my share, I drank my fill And even though I’m satisfied, I’m hungry still
To see what’s down another road beyond the hill And do it all again
So here’s to life, And all the joy it brings.
Yes, here’s to life And dreamers and their dreams

Funny how the time just flies, How love can turn from warm hellos to sad goodbyes
And leave you with the memories you’ve memorized, To keep your winters warm
There’s no yes in yesterday And who knows what tomorrow brings or takes away
As long as I’m still in the game, I want to play For laughs, for life, for love

So here’s to life and all the joy it brings
Yes, here’s to life And dreamers and their dreams
May all your storms be weathered And all that’s good get better
Here’s to life, here’s to love, here’s to you."

So get out there and enjoy every minute of every day and as my dear father used to say, "Think positive and good things will happen." What we anticipate seldom occurs and what we least expect, usually happens!!