Things could be a lot worse, I tell myself. After all, I don't want to be a wet blanket. I know, all too well, those days when nothing seems to go right, and even my best is not enough. Still, I know that my best is all I have, and I'm learning to let things go. It's just not worth it.
Life is too short.
I'm often reminded of the brevity of life, and the way that tomorrow is not guaranteed. Just a week ago, one of my sorority sisters passed away. I will always remember Venie Yancey's sweet spirit and wonderful smile as well as her courage during a lengthy illness. I'll remember how she always greeted me with a warm hug. A retired educator with the Madison County School System and gifted musician, she was also a loving wife, mother and grandmother.