CONGRATS izopod and stevo, wishing you and your families all the best.
A child brings all the fun back into our lives...and sleepless nights.
My son has just turned 2 and I was nearly 31 when I gave birth-my husband was 37, but it is worth it!!!!!!!!!
Chase aka Birgit
" Go Placidly amid the noise
and the haste, and remember what peace there may
be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be
on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth
quietly and clearly, and listen to others, even to the dull
and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud
and aggressive persons, they are vexatious to the spirit. If you
compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for
always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested
in your own career, however humble, it is a real possession in the
changing fortune of time. Exercise caution in your business
affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you
to what virtue there is, many persons strive for high ideals, and
everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially,
do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in
the face of all aridity and disenchantment; it is as perennial
as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, grace-
fully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of
spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress
yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue
and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees, and the stars, you have a right to
be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no
doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefor
be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labours and aspirations in the
noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all itôs sham, drudgery, and broken
dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy."
Max Ehrmann