Grab Life

As You Go Through Life
by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Don’t look for the flaws as you go through life;
And even when you find them,
It is wise and kind to be somewhat blind
And look for the virtue behind them.
For the cloudiest night has a hint of light
Somewhere in its shadows hiding;
It is better by far to hunt for a star,
Than the spots on the sun abiding.

The current of life runs ever away
To the bosom of God’s great ocean.
Don’t set your force ‘gainst the river’s course
And think to alter its motion.
Don’t waste a curse on the universe –
Remember it lived before you.
Don’t butt at the storm with your puny form,
But bend and let it go o’er you.

The world will never adjust itself
To suit your whims to the letter.
Some things must go wrong your whole life long,
And the sooner you know it the better.
It is folly to fight with the Infinite,
And go under at last in the wrestle;
The wiser man shapes into God’s plan
As water shapes into a vessel.

I love this poem and I wanted everyone to enjoy it, mostly Chris ;)!

Life is wonderful if that is what you want, from the old saying life is what you make it. In life I find myself constantly looking towards the future. When Chris graduates, when I go to school, when I don't work so much, you get the idea. I have to remind myself that I am living right now, not in the future. I need to grab a hold of life! I love my life and from marrying Chris I have noticed I have a very good out look on life. He thinks I am more of a dreamer and he, more of a realist. But from my dreams I am now going to Europe. Who said dreams never come true?

Another dream coming true is my sister Misty who lives in Virginia is coming to see me for the summer. I have not seen her since I got married almost three years ago and I am really excited to share my life with her. I think it will be different for her especially religiously; she has no faith and I don't know how she will like going to church, but hopefully she will be able to at least feel the peace and happiness that the gospel brings into our hearts. Now that my sister is coming out I have a playmate so we will go hiking everywhere I can think of. I don't know why but seeing all of God's beautiful creations makes me feel so alive and reminds me of the most important things in life. It's funny to me that seeing dirt and plants brings pure happiness. Hopefully I'll get Chris to join me and my sister in life.

Grab life while you can!

-Tiff