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Three words said too often-or not enough...

Thinking about Easter...I just enjoyed an amazing dinner with about 25 of my family members. I am so thankful for the wonderful family and friends I have and what joy they bring into my life. I'm setting a personal goal for the next two months; I want to write a personal letter to each of my siblings. Something that would summarize everything they mean to me, so that (heaven forbid) if I were to leave this life early, nothing would be left unsaid. They would know exactly how I felt about them and how grateful I was for them and the presence they have in my life.

I wonder how the world would be different if we all wrote a letter to our friends and family...expressing our gratitude. "I Love You" is probably the most overused and underused phrase in the English language. We need to say it more often when it matters, and not use it in trivial ways that makes it dull. I want my friends and family to know that I love them, and I'm going to do it on paper. Yes, the old fashioned way, dare I say it ... handwritten! Okay, so maybe I'll type it (much faster) but I will definitely print and use snail mail! We don't get enough opportunities to write to each other...I hope this helps inspire others to do the same. Let's change the world around us one letter at a time!!

Valentine's Day Thoughts...

Said Albert Einstein--"There are two ways to live your life. One is a though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is."

I thought of this quote (in chapter 11 of my book) when I woke up this morning and thought of Valentine's Day. Is it only for lover's? I think not...it's a day to celebrate the love we have for this precious life and all that we have been given. So here is my electronic THANK YOU to the Lord for all the miracles given to me--even the short time I was able to spend with my son were a miracle, and I am so grateful I had them. I hope everyone will take a moment today and thank whatever higher power you believe in for all the miracles in our life!

Making Ourselves Amazing

"As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world as in being able to remake ourselves." ~Mahatma Gandhi

Thinking about how amazing that really is, by changing ourselves and making our own selves greater, we in turn are making the world a better place. We should all start within ourselves, and the world will then follow!

One of my favorite quotes...not sure who said it!

You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.

BOOK RELEASE!!!

Well, it's finally happened! My book is finished, printed, and in my hands! It's a surreal experience...holding a copy of my first book. What a long, bittersweet process it's been. Now the harder part begins...marketing!!!

Duh...publishing is a tricky business!

Last time I posted anything was WAY back in August. I promise, I'll get better! So, as a quick update, my book is currently being printed. Ship date has been pushed back (again) so I'll let ya know when I do!! However, my new website (still being polished) is up and running. Check it out at www.amymaddocks.com and let me know what you think!