Now I lay me down to sleep...

I've often wondered if everyone thinks like this, but I try to make a conscious effort to live my life each day so when I lay my head on my pillow at night I can rest with no regrets. I have not always been able to do that, but for the most part I can say I have. I will never understand how people in this world can be so rude and disrespectful to others we come in contact with and let alone any family or friends we have. I guess there has been so much in our lives and with our family that have given me reason to feel life is way too short to live in ugliness and I try (although I fail and fail often) to be the best person I can be and even when people in our lives or who cross our paths make it difficult at times, I still try to hold my tongue and keep my opinions to myself as much as I possibly can. I'm usually pretty easy going and it takes a lot to really ruffle my feathers, but it does happen from time to time and I hope I've never failed to apologize if I allow the human side of me to show it's ugly side. I'm far from perfect and I've never claimed to be, but I do believe I am more tolerable than the average bear and I do have a very forgiving heart. I know not everyone can get along all the time, but it sure would be nice if we could. Since we can't and there will always be those that cross our paths that may make it difficult to be the best person we can be, it's my hope and prayer every day that I do all within my power to look past that and continue trying to be the best person I can be so I can always lay my head down on my pillow each night and know I can sleep well and hopefully with no regrets.