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Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio .

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good..

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.

16. Take a deep breath It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words :'In five years, will this matter?'

27. Always choose life..

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Don't audit life.. Show up and make the most of it now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

42. The best is yet to come...

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44. Yield.

45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

November

November was great; we are so thankful for our Savior, family, friends, and undeserving blessings.

Here are the kids with Nana Carol. My dad and Carol came to watch the kids for the weekend while Mr. Masters and I went to Savannah, GA.

Here is a picture after running the Rock-n-Roll Half marathon in Savannah. It was so much fun and thanks to Amy and Casey for driving and being great running partners. Thanks to Helen too because without you we might not have pushed our selves and had our best time ever. Fun times!! Anthony pulled a groin muscle while playing tennis and was unable to run. Thankfully he is recovering well.

The girls were in a play at church called Happily Forever After and so proud of them both for the great job. They loved it and look forward to the Christmas performance.

We took the girls to Vogel State Park for a couple of days of camping. We all had so much fun with spending time with family, hiking, making new friends, and enjoying being in the great outdoors. It was our first time to Vogel and we give it two thumbs up. Very beautiful and family friendly. It was also 15 minutes from Baby Land, which the girls were no that into it. As you can see in the photo we let them pick something small and it was animal key chains... nothing to do with babies. They did get to see a cabbage patch born, which was pretty interesting.

A big thank you to Mamaw for keeping Greyson for us.

I did decorate for Christmas at the being of November. We travel so much during this season that I wanted to enjoy it as much as possible. The girls came home from school and Lula told me that it was so magical and loved it!

Here is a picture of the kids playing with a giant inflatable ball that Aunt Lynnz bought for there Birthday. They love it and a big Thanks to you Aunt Lynn!

We decided to have all the neighbors over for a marshmallow roast in the back yard. We had a great time and live in a great neighborhood.

Here the girls are playing dress up with sweet Ava... they moved in right behind us during the summer and they have become a special family to us. We feel blessed to have them in our lives.

We are trying to potty train... it is a slow go but we will get there. Looking forward to being out of diapers for good. =)
Greyson and Carlos in the tub. Carlos loves to take a bath and wants to get in the tub every time we give the kids a bath.

ThanksGiving

We are so thankful for so much and Praise God because we are truly blessed. We have wonderful family, friends, neighbors, our health, and the list can go on and on. I know that the thing that I am most thankful for is the love of our creator and that He sent His son for each of us. Below are some pictures of Thanksgiving with some of the family. We did not make it to Alabama because we as a family expired with trying to seeing everyone and traveling from one place to the other. Unfortunately my attitude and heart were not in the right place either. I remember being so glad to go home and sleep in my own bed and relax. My focus was on the stress....

The next day after driving home I went to the store and while standing in line I was talking to the man behind me. I was complaining about how hectic the holiday had been dragging three kids and a dog around. He looked at me and said that I was lucky that I had family because he had no one. WOW... That made me stand there and feel ashamed. I was embarrassed and told him thank you and he was right. I am so Thankful and glad that I was reminded of just how blessed I am!! I have so much family to be thankful for. I love how God continues to work on me and thankful that he does not give up on me. He is my rock!

It was a little tough to see my Granny Bert, whose is turning 92 this week, because for the first time she did not recognize me. I am thankful that I got to see her and hug her neck.

Had some neighbors over for a play date and the girls decided to paint their faces with chalk.

Greyson~ is talking really well and is such a good boy. He is still napping once a day and really enjoying my one on one time with him. He is growing so fast so i am trying to soak it up. He is turning two soon and it is amazing how fast it has gone by. We are trying to work on his hitting and the other day he put himself in time out.

Phoebe ~we have started calling her our little Democrat, because her favorite phrase is "It's Not Fair". She is doing great in school and still loves riding the bus. She still takes naps too. She is growing into such a sweet girl and so animated with her stories. Loves stuffed dogs and really into babies and playing mommy. She has taken a sudden interest in her brother and plays with him a lot now.

Lula~ Has become afraid of the dark so she does not like to go anywhere in the house by herself. She is to the point where she wants Phoebe to sleep in her room with her, which is not the norm. She is doing great in school and is in the top of her class with math and reading. She is turning into a wonderful young lady and pretty upset that she is the only in her class that has not lost a tooth. We told her that makes her special and her time will come. She also asked me the other day how long I was going to tell her what to do? Oh that girl and her spunk.

The girls have been arguing a lot lately so we are trying to work on that too.... but overall nothing major. So thankful for those rays of Sunshine in my life.

Really looking forward to celebrating the Birth of our SAVIOR

For you are great

O Lord God

For there is non like You

2 Samuel 7: 22

OKtober

So we have had a busy October! Went to the TN/SC game with the Harpers and had fun like always even though we lost. Thanks to Samantha for hooking us up on the tailgating fun!!The kids had a Character Parade at school where you dressed up as a character of a book. Halloween was a blast and the kids were really into it this year.














"For out light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far out weighs them all. So we fix are eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."2 Cor.4:17