Pretending

I am pretending ...

your words don't hurt me

I have it all together

I'm comfortable receiving compliments

I'm not confused in life

Life isn't complicated

It doesn't hurt to talk about grandchildren or hold a baby

(I miss my grandchildren more than words can express)

One thing I never pretend is that I care about you

Just because I truly do

It is written on my face

It shows with my words and actions

I care for

the slow granny I am behind, on the highway, driving slowly when I am in a hurry

the customer loading their stuffed shopping cart onto the check out even though it is the 20 items or less lane

those who are belittled by their peers

the ones with egos so large they pack a mirror everywhere they go....just in case

the homeless

the soldiers who love our country

the children and aged who are forgotten about or have fallen through the cracks

my friends and family...yes, even ma who has mastered the art of driving me to the brink of insanity

Most of all

I care for you because you take such gentle care of my heart

blessings...