CHARGE IT TO MY HEAD AND NOT MY HEART

By Vernalee

Growing up, I remember hearing my Mother say, "Charge it to my head, not my heart."

Translated simply, it means that a person will not always remember certain key things and/or that a person gets busy and just forgets. You can substitute the word blame for charge to get a clearer definition. The phrase is a term of endearment in that the mind may forget, but the heart remembers. So when I error and make mistakes (particularly forgetting something that I should remember - (i.e. birthdays), charge it to my head, not my heart. Please bear with me and remember this! In my heart, you are precious, but sometimes because of the heaviness of my days, I simply forgot the occasion, but do know this - I didn’t forget you! I accept the blame for my oversights, recognize my human errors, and ask the people that I love and who love me for understanding. I ask you to charge it to my head - not my heart!

YOU DIDN'T GET THERE BY YOURSELF

By Vernalee

Somedays, we just have to break things down to the basics. Rarely, do we reach great heights on our own. There are so many helping hands along the way. Never will I forget that. Stay humble. Stay prayerful, and remember the people who encouraged, helped … and even picked you up when you stumbled and fell. Every morning when I awake, I say, "Thank you Lord!" I am so thankful for his grace and the wonderful people that he has placed in my path - those helping hands.

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LIVE, LOVE, ENJOY

By Vernalee

Make today count! Each day is unique. When people say, “Live life to the fullest,” it’s great advice. The day will only last for that day. When it’s gone, it’s gone! Value those precious moments, because we can do many things, but we can’t stop the clock from ticking. Live, love, enjoy ...every moment.