The Best Attitude Under BAD Circumstances

[xoxoxoBruce]

jojo,
If you wake up and don’t want to smile,
If it takes just a little while,
Open your eyes and look at the day,
You’ll see things in a different way.

Don’t stop, thinking about tomorrow,
Don’t stop, it’ll soon be here,
It’ll be, better than before,
Yesterday’s gone, yesterday’s gone.

Why not think about times to come,
And not about the things that you’ve done,
If your life was bad to you,
Just think what tomorrow will do.

Don’t stop, thinking about tomorrow,
Don’t stop, it’ll soon be here,
It’ll be, better than before,
Yesterday’s gone, yesterday’s gone.

All I want is to see you smile,
If it takes just a little while,
I know you don’t believe that it’s true,
I never meant any harm to you.

Don’t stop, thinking about tomorrow,
Don’t stop, it’ll soon be here,
It’ll be, better than before,
Yesterday’s gone, yesterday’s gone.

Don’t you look back,
Don’t you look back.

Keep humming or whistling or singing for as long as it takes.

[Mrs. Parker]

Jojo, you should get a pet. Four years ago I was devastated by a break up with a man, a controlling one too, who I deeply but foolishly loved. After nine years together, my twenties long gone, and me being financially dependent on him --- I DID NOT KNOW HOW I WOULD GET THROUGH IT. One important contributor to my survival, among many, has been my dog. I got her about 3 mos. after I moved out. These animals give you unconditional love and devotion that no human could ever match. Those few times at the bottom, when I didn't think I could go on, my little Astrid kept me going. I'm sure the same is true for your kids. They may be behaving selfishly, but you cannot be selfish yourself. You must march on with dignity for them, as an example, regardless of how they treat you. But, I also highly recommend a pet for a much improved mental outlook. Also, I'll pray for you to gain strength.