Soulful Thoughts of Rachel

1. Cheer up someone by doing something nice for that person. It would be nice if you can do it without the person knowing it.
2. Don’t let bad feelings stay inside you too long. As much as possible don’t go to bed without resolving misunderstandings with people dear to you.
3. Learn to appreciate the small pleasures in life.

A happy heart makes the face cheerful.

~ Proverbs 15:13 NIV

I believe in this line. I just saw my dearest friend several days ago and I could tell just by looking at her face that she is very happy. She told me that after weeks of crying and carrying a heavy heart because of her break up with her boyfriend, they have finally settled their problems. They have decided to make a fresh start and give their relationship another chance. I hope that this time, my friend can hold on to the happiness that she truly deserves.

It isn’t the great big pleasures
that count the most; it’s
making a great deal out
of the little ones.

~Jean Webster~

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!

When my son woke up this morning, he was very excited. He knew it was Valentine’s Day.

His teacher requested the students to wear red today instead of the usual uniform. The students were also asked to bring snacks that they could share with their classmates.  After that I went to the gym with fellow moms and went back to school to pick up Yohan.  After class, Yohan gave me a heart shaped card with small colorful hearts pasted all over.  He was very proud of the card he made in school. It was for me and his Dad.  I was so happy  when I received that special card.

Ever since I became a mom, I learned to appreciate small things.  It’s the small things that bring me so much happiness.

Take rest; a field
that has rested gives
a bountiful crop.

~Ovid~

It felt good to get away for the weekend. We had a wonderful time as a family. I wish we can do it more often. I’m looking forward to summer and hope we can have another fun vacation… hopefully at a nice beach.

Time is a very precious gift
of God; so precious that it’s
only given to us moment
by moment.~Amelia Barr~

I cherish each day I spend with my family. I’m thankful for every moment I have with them. Time can go by so quickly and I would like to spend as much time as possible with people dear to me.

“Believe that the best will happen everyday. Realize that even trials are gifts to make us
strong enough to face life and its trying times.”

Wishing everyone wonderful days ahead.  Have a fun, relaxed and stress-free weekend.

Kind words are jewels that live in the heart and soul and remain as blessed memories years after they have been spoken. ~ MARVEA JOHNSON

I feel wonderful whenever I receive kind remarks. Sometimes a few kind words can mean so much to a person.  I’m grateful to people who go out of their way to say a few kind words to others.  There are days when you feel a little down and it’s amazing how simple  and kind remarks can do to uplift your spirit.