I Believe in Laughter and being Happy

I am thankful to be here another day.
Even in pain, I may feel a little grey
I believe in laughter and being happy
Instead of being negative and crabby
Life is too short to feel sorry for myself
I believe in the power to help oneself
I know I have limits to what I can do
I love life too much to sit and be blue.

I try each day to move my legs and feet.
I may shuffle as I walk and I will never compete
But I enjoy being with others that can be upbeat
I try to golf and often miss the ball
I would be better off going to the Mall.

There are times I freeze and times I fall
but at least I'm still here, hunched over and all.

The Power of Positive Energy

I do believe in the power of positive energy

It gives me strength to do what is necessary

I exercise and meditate each morning

Before I begin my exploring

I am hoping to see nature at it's best

I wonder if the owls have finished their nest.

As I walk around and I see the gator floating by

I see a crane flying high in the sky.

While I was walking home, I felt so blessed.

I was full of life and felt full of zest.

Smiling, I say hello to an elderly lady

as I stop to talk, she said her body was achy, 

it was going to be a rainy afternoon.

The clouds rolled in and the rain began

I decided to make a cake with pecans.

and a card for a neighbor

Pecans is what she prefers

I stopped by to visit with her

She will soon have an operation

and in the beginning be in isolation

I told her how much I care.

and together we said a prayer.

Happiness

Happiness is a feeling most of us can achieve
Upon waking up, Thank God for what we received
We breathe oxygen, this is something we share
Don't forget there are people that truly care

Life may be a struggle and often hard
There are so many obstacles to keep you on guard
Always remember to be careful not to fall
Don't be negative and build a wall

There is so much beauty that nature surrounds
So much to see with wonderful sounds
Take each moment and look for joy
Thoughtful energy gives us so much more.
When you smile, it lights up your face
Your happiness is what we want to embrace.

We have different problems

We are the ones with all different problems.

But there is one thing we have in common,

That's Parkinson's disease.

We may be ordinary people with this disease

or famous for all to see.

We try to do all that we can

Even if we don't have a plan.

We are young, middle age or elderly. 

Taking up a lot of our energy.

Some of us can't move too well, 

and we may have to sit a spell

We have daily struggles, some with so much pain.

Our body and mind, are constantly drained.

You may see some with tremors,

while others seem slow to remember

A few show no symptoms for you to see.

We are in this together you and me.

Sing several times a day!

I often sing several times a day.
It is my way of chasing the blues away
When I sing a melody that's uplifting
It helps me to feel so comforting.
I realize singing helps to ease my pain.
There is nothing to loose and everything to gain.
It relieves my stress and gives me happiness.
Some songs sound so glorious.
Songs have the power to help us heal
It is wonderful how it makes us feel
I struggle with my quavering voice.
Sometimes it's normal and other times it's so low
I practice daily, this is my choice
I wish it would flow and I could rejoice.
No matter what the outcome brings
I will always continue to sing

Letting Other's Know You Care

I thought I heard sirens, I didn't know for certain

I looked out my window, as I moved my curtain.

There is an ambulance at Miss Tess's home

She lives alone, no family of her own.

How long has it been, since I saw her last?

I feel so guilty, I won't let this pass

There are times when someone may be giving up on life

They may be ill, or lonely and think that no one cares

There is no use to argue, I don't want to cause strife

I am at the hospital because I care and I want to share

my feelings about how special you truly are.

Looking out the window, we saw a shooting star.

A tender touch by holding Miss Tess's hand, a tender smile

The shooting star only comes once in awhile.

Miss Tess, I am so sorry for not being there for you.

I think of you as a special friend,

Can we start all over again.

I bent over and kissed her on the cheek

and she began to speak, 

I will be going home soon to be with my family up above

"You are my special friend, I was sent from God to see

Who would come and be with me."

As Miss Tess, closed her eyes and took her last breath.

A nurse ran in, and said to me, I'm sorry, she 's gone.

The nurse said, Miss Tess asked me to give you this, when she passed.

I sat down, with tears and then I opened up the note 

that Miss Tess wrote,

It read:

          Margie,

I knew it would be you.

Please don't feel sad or blue 

I will remember the warmth you gave to me

The talks and laughter we shared in such a loving way.

You always made me feel so good each and every day.

I knew at times you were unable to stop by

But I always knew if something happened, 

you would be by my side

Always remember the special shooting star 

we shared  earlier today

You never let me down.

Until we see one another someday

I will always remember how loving you are.

Loving friend,

Tess

Written by Margie Rogers Swope

You Are Special!

You are special, yes you are. Just as special as a movie star!

Each day that you awake

Thank God for heaven's sake

You are special, yes you are

Just as special as a movie star.

Life is something, you've been blessed, 

Choice is yours, choose your quest. 

Follow your passions, and you'll be fine, 

With the positive thinking, you will shine

Take some time and try to play

Making memories every single day.

Please don't sit and just complain

Erase negativity from your brain

Live life as if it could be your last

With friends and family, let's have a blast.