What I have noticed over the years is that life has its ups and downs. I am an eternal optimist, so don’t think that I have a negative view on life. I just have had to accept that life brings endless gifts and some of them are hard won lessons.

So who is there for your when they happen? Who loves, hugs, kisses and squeezes you? Who celebrates your successful moves? Who celebrates the lessons learned, instead of criticizes you? Who comforts you when you are ill? Who takes that vacation that they and you always wanted? The list is nearly endless.

The answer is your best friend, your spouse, your beloved. So thank your back up today. You and they will be glad that you did!