Finding Emma "Who Am I"

Forgot about the miracles...

Jan 2012… Hard to believe … The years keep going faster and faster.  I saw this picture and it really made me think.  When people say they don’t believe in miracles I have to wonder why, because if you think back when you were born, and how your brain developed, your body, your personality to what it is today , it is nothing short of  amazing.  God created you, and each new thing that happens in your life shows the miraculous love he has for you, and when you get through trials and don’t know how you did, thats a miracle.  Live your life each day and ask what miracle am I going to receive today, or what part am I going to play in someone else’s miracle in their life.  Share your miracles, know that you are a beautiful miracle from a father that loves you….

Donna Trapp

Many years ago , my mother gave me a card with great advice which I wish to share with you.  I saved this card for 10 years because of the meaning behind it for me.  These words I wish to share with my daughter, and my son, that they can share with there children.  This is how much these words mean to me.

TEN THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND (to make your life a little better)

1. Trust Your Instincts:  If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t… fun, tempting…maybe, but not right

2.  Remember your manners:  It doesn’t cost you anything, but it speaks volumes about who you are.  Having class starts with this

3.  Never Let Possessions “OWN” you:  It’s just stuff !  The most valuable things in life-friends, respect, love, knowledge- don’t cost money… Hokey , but true.

4.  Nurture Your Friendships:  The investment you make in true friends will pay huge dividends all your life- remember, you can’t make an old friend.

5.  Keep Your Hands Clean:   This is meant both literally and figuratively… it will save you a lot of regrets later…

6.  Believe In Yourself:  Yeah, this is another hokey one, but you do happen to be the only you in existence, and you’re also the only person in the world who can truly hold you back in life… Think about it…

7.  Be Grateful:  Don’t waste all your todays to anticipation of some grand tomorrow.  Now is all we’ve got.  Live in it.

8.  Treat others the way you want to be treated.(okay so I didn’t make this one up.)  The point is, just because you’re smarter or richer or prettier than someone else doesn’t mean you’re better.  It just means you’ve been more blessed.

9.Always Keep Playing:  Who says adults have to give up toys?  Keep the little kid inside you alive… it keeps your imagination primed.  Silly is good.

10.  No Matter What, You Will Always Be Loved:  You don’t have to test this one… Just carry it around in your back pocket, and know that, no matter what, you can always come home(to visit)lol

If you can only remember one… Remember you are LOVED!

Love Mom…

Well I heard that the ground hog did not see his shadow which by definition means spring is coming early.  I say WHOOO HOOOO!!!!!  My favorite time of year.  I say it is my favorite time of year because everything starts new, fresh, kind of like a second chance in life.  Some have asked me “  If you had the chance to live your life over would you?”  Some days that answer came quick, and the answer was easy , but on other days when I really gave it thought I had to say no, no because I thought about all the wonderful things that I have done in my life, the great people who have crossed my path, my children that I adore, my husband who I adore and he adores me.  If I was to live my life over I may not have any of that, my life could go in a different direction and maybe it might not be the best.  Today I just check in every morning and greet my savior and Lord with “Good Morning” and hope for the best day, a day maybe better than the day before.  Some days I get a better day, some days I don’t , but no matter what I know that in each day I am alive, each day I can tell those close to me that I love them, each day I can put a smile on a persons face, or make someone laugh is a great day no matter the little particles that may not be great.

Tomorrow is a holiday for love… Valentines Day… Who made up that holiday, why did they make it up?  My thoughts are it is a day where people take the time to tell someone they love them, so why can’t we do that everyday.. why can’t it be Valentines Day everyday, why do we wait for one day to share those great feelings?  If I had to change one thing in my life it would be to never wait one moment to share a great thought, or moment with anyone when you feel it … Spring is coming… Spring represents something new and beautiful…You may never be able to go back and change things from your past but you do have a chance just like spring to start fresh and new today … Happy Valentines Day every day to you and you and you and you and you …………….

Love from my heart to all who accept it.

Donna Marie Trapp

Take a look around you… How happy are those that surround you?  Do they have that light in their eyes?  What could they do to make life better for themselves or those around them?  Everyday I make a point to say something kind and nice to someone or about someone.  It comes from the heart,and  not a phony act of kindness.  I Learned almost 25 years ago when my father passed away how important it is to say something good to a person if you feel it.  To not wait until it is to late.  Everyday when I go to work I make a point to ask how people are, to say good morning, or if they look exceptional well that day  I tell them how good they look.  I tell many people when I like them how beautiful they are, and how special they are, and that I am glad to know them…. How long does it take to say a kind word?  It takes less than a second, and can mean the world to that person that day, because you may never know but that person may have needed to hear that right at that moment.  Do yourself a favor and those around you, say a heartfelt comment to them, and if you love them tell them.  You may never get that moment again.

Love to all of you

Donna Marie Trapp

I will let you in on a little secret…. When you are looking to find who you really are, you don’t have to look far.  You just have to look within yourself.  Many of us want this loud speaker shouting it out to us, but if you sit quite and really focus it will come to you.  I have great faith that the person that I was meant to be was not some grand star, or one who is so famous everyone knows my name, I was meant to just be a daughter of our Heavenly father who loves others, who is kind to those I meet, who is there as a friend to listen when others are hurting, to use the talents that I was given to share with others for their enjoyment, to spread goodness throughout my life.  When my life is over on this earth I want people to just remember me and say “she was kind, she was a good friend, she always made me feel better when I talked with her.  I don’t need to be famous to spread the Love that was show me by my Heavenly father, and Savior.    When you feel you need to start looking for who you are then start at home … your home within.  You will be surprised how much greatness is right there inside.

Have a wonderful day everyone… Be happy and enjoy today… That is where I start… right with this moment.

Love Donna Marie Trapp

There is a old saying that says “The truth shall set you free”  I find that a lot of people don’t recognize that because they tell a lie, then have to tell another lie to cover up the first one, and they don’t realize but they have just bound themselves down to that lie.  They have to remember what they said each time so they can keep there story straight and each lie that is told only makes it that much tougher to have to remember and in what order the lie was told.  My mother said if you tell the truth you never have to worry because the truth is easy to remember, and no matter when you have to bring up that truth it comes back to you immediately.

On a personal note of things I was always taught the Golden Rule… “Treat others as you would want to be treated”  When you bear false witness against someone you are not using the Golden Rule.  All I can say to finalize this posting today is this…”If you want respect and be treated right then give others the same in return”.

Happy New year … May 2011 bring great joy and happiness to your life.  May you find the journey that you take only leads you  to great things.

Hello everyone:

It has been a long time since I have blogged on my page, and I do want to apologize for that.  Sometimes life gets in the way and the things you love to do takes a back burner.   In the last couple of months I have been learning many lessons about life and people.  Some good things, and then some not so great things.  Human nature is a funny thing.  I have always been a person who wants to see the good in things, and in people.    I was always taught to give 110% into work, relationships, love and in return in life I thought that if I gave that, I would get that same thing back from those around me.  Well I found out that it doesn’t always happen that way.  Others don’t always have that same thought pattern.  The one thing I learned about myself is that no matter what happens with others, don’t change the way you are.  Always give your 110% because that is what makes you happy, and if by chance someone happens to see it your way, then think of it as a blessing and be grateful.  Keep loving because there are many out there who need love even if you don’t get it back from them.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian friends, I am truly grateful for having you in my life.  Thank you to all my USA friends, I am grateful for you as well.
Have a great week and I will try to get back into my writing of my blog on a regular basis again.

Love Donna Marie Trapp