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My youngest daughter finally had her baby yesterday. This is her second child, and my fourth grandchild. My new granddaughter is named Sophia Marie, and let me tell you, I am ecstatic.

I try to stay away from anything not related to internet marketing on this blog because I know that internet marketing is the reason that all of you read my blog. Thank you so much to all of my readers. Sometimes when I feel like I’m not connecting, or I’m wasting my breath, one of you will say something that reminds me to keep going, that I’m helping. Thank you for that. I am grateful.

However, today, I want to share something with you because I think it’s important, and I want to truly help all of you.

For those of you who have been with me for awhile, you know that back in 2005 two of my daughters each lost a child. It was a very dark period in their lives, my life, and the life of our family. It was something I thought I would never get over. It affected my life for a long time.

I found out last night that it still affects my life somewhat, and it’s certainly something I need to deal with. I went to the hospital last night because my daughter was having problems and wouldn’t stop bleeding. The doctors thought they might have to do surgery.

Because we have the best medical care in the world in this country, we take it for granted. Death in childbirth is a very real danger though, and many women throughout the world die from childbirth every year.

A lot of things went through my mind last night. I felt that very real fear once more that I might once again lose someone I loved, and believe me, I was terrified. I’m sure that all of you have had times in your life like that where you were gripped by fear for some reason.

I tell you this not to garner your sympathy, but simply because I want you to understand that we all have some kind of struggle in our lives that dominates, and this is one of mine. I need to deal with this fear.

Someone once told me that fear stands for Future Events Appearing Real. Most things we fear never happen. On rare occasions, those things we fear do happen, but most of the time they don’t.

Although it may seem impossible to you today, what I want to tell you is this: don’t let fear take root in your life. It can, and will, do some major damage, and it might just end up being damage you will never be able to undo.

When fear grips you, it means that there is something in your life you need to deal with. I say this because I am a prime example. I’m telling you now, let it go. Figure out what the prime cause is behind your fear and deal with the root. Rip it out of your life.

The great general Stonewall Jackson once told one of his generals to “Never take counsel of your fears.” Don’t take counsel from your fear. Don’t rely on your fear to make decisions. Don’t use emotion to make decisions. Times may seem tough right now, but what you have to do is assess the reality and make decisions based on the facts, not your opinions, and not your feelings.

When you do that, you will make better decisions. The decisions you make today will determine your future. If your life isn’t what it should be, then it’s time to start making  better decisions.

Each of you is unique. Each of you has something valuable to give to the world, and chances are pretty likely that you have a book, a product, or something inside of your head that someone else needs or can use. Find out what that is and then turn it into a product.

As cheesy as it sounds, we are all connected, and we all have a right to be here. We have to stick together. Whatever your struggle today is, you can overcome it, but it all starts with what you believe. Your actions will follow your belief. Your actions will then determine how your life turns out.

Use what you know, use your unique gifts, and share those things with the world. When you do that, the world becomes a better place by you being here.

That’s all I want to say on this. I don’t have any fancy gift to give you to celebrate this event. I’m not selling any special offers or anything like that. Just know that I am here to encourage you. I understand. Give it your best shot. Failure is success turned inside out.

Now, for the vital statistics on my granddaughter: 8 pounds 6 ounces, 21 3/4 inches, 14 inch head and chest. She is a big baby, but boy she sure is adorable, and I can’t wait to get my hands on her!

Have a great day today. I believe that the best is yet to be.