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I WAS ME

First I was me,

Selfish as can be,

Wanting everything from A to Z

And wanting it all for me.

Then I became we,

A part of an us.

I learned to share, give and take

I learned how to trust.

Next I was you,

Believe me it's true.

I would rather give than receive,

It was you I wanted to please.

Now I am them,

A family man.

Giving my children,

All that I can.

If you look real close,

It is easy to see,

I am older and wiser,

And no longer a me.

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A Promise to Myself

Blog Posted by Joe Flach: 7/23/2014 10:21:00 AM

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Carolyn
Devonshire

Date: 7/24/2014 5:00:00 PM

Dear Joe, If you can achieve all of these things, you are a strong man and have my admiration. It is not easy to turn our shortcomings into strengths. Bless you for the inspiration!

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 7/23/2014 6:08:00 PM

You are very wise, Joe. It's hard to do all these things!!!

Carrie
Richards

Date: 7/23/2014 1:17:00 PM

Thank you for sharing, Joe. These are wonderful words to live by ! You are an inspiration !

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