The Smile Revolution

--by tressyanne, posted Jan 17, 2009

Maya Angelou once said: "I have learned that people will forget what you said. People will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

I got a chance to speak with my Grandma Gigi yesterday. She lives in Texas now and because I live in Missouri, I don't get to spend much time with her anymore. I miss her so deeply that it is agonizing. I cannot articulate through words how much she means to me and how much I love her, but I do. I talked to her for an hour today and I just wanted to jump on a plane and spend all week with her.

I felt so refreshed after talking to her. We are like mirrors of each other. She is just like me, always trying to make people laugh and smile. She is the one who always told me to shoot smiles at everyone because you never know if that person is having the worst day of their life and if so, your smile could change the course of their day, and possibly their whole life.

My wish for all of you today is that you talk to someone you love very much and that they bring a smile to your face.

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Posted by tressyanne
Jan 17, 2009
Comments (6)

Readers Comments

wayfarer wrote: What a blessing it is to have someone like that in your life!
And then you get to be that person for someone else!

bhappy wrote: What a wonderful treasure you have in your grandma. Have A Sunshine Day!!!! Becki

lovebug wrote: I read Maya Angelou's book, I know why the caged bird sings. Thank you for reminding me about her, I think I will give this book one more read. And thank you for sharing your GIGI again, she does set a goal for me.

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: that is a great idea, thanks for sharing. I will definitely do this today!

lmil1954 wrote: Tressy you are a joy to read!!!! Thank you for being such a blessing! Love, Linda:)

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