His Story
Current mood: loved
Category: Romance and Relationships
He walks in silence.
His unintrusive gait reminds me of those I have trampled, unsuspecting, victims of my selfishness
And I regret.
Yet, I know, that I might repeat the error
He watches, not judging, but gently guiding me away from the impending casualty.
He speaks quietly.
His gentle, reassuring words remind me of those I have hurt with my anger
And I am humbled.
Though I try to avoid the stinging utterances, I will produce yet more
He hurries his lips to mine, to quiet my biting nature
And I am quieted.
He ends conflict.
I recall the battles I have fought with those I looked down upon
And I am saddened
Still, I know, that I will rush to challenge again, if tempted
But he comes in before me, and holds me tightly, and all my thoughts disappear in his embrace.
That's what he does
For me.
And I will do anything
For him.
18 is the New 80??
Current mood: thankful
Category: Life
..Ok, we've all heard that 40 is the new 30, 50 is the new 40...but this harsh reality is becoming the new generation's credo... 18 is the new 80...whaaaaaat?!
Yesterday afternoon, I was driving my two teenage sons to their school appointment, the last one of the year. Their "newly-turned" 18 year-old friend was going along for the ride....the kid doesn't have a whole lot to do before he takes off for the Navy in August. He's been spending a lot of time at our house, and is our little one's favorite babysitter.
Anyway, on the way home, a conversation started between the boys about how they were going to take over the world, and death and destruction was going to ensue.....same 'ol, same 'ol.....the most feared and hated neighborhood teenage girl, "Alison" was going to die....blah, blah, blah, blah......
And then our 18 year old friend came out with the declaration that 18 was the new 80....How depressing is that? And I asked him, what does that make us parents? Knowing better than to let him respond first with a smart-ass comment, I offered my willingness to be classified as a wraith, which is a highly respected level of existence. Whew!........my honor was intact, no humility suffered.
It was then that I was reminded that our kids are living in a world that moves too fast. Life happens at an immeasurable speed, and we cannot monitor its process adequately. The demands on our children have multiplied ten-fold, and as a result, the demands on us, their parents, have evolved into an unmanageable, elusive level of non-attainability.
I need to give thanks to Dave right now, for helping us to escape this depressing realization. Our family trip to the countryside gave a "re-birth" to the kids' youth and innocence. They interacted with each other without the aid of an electronic cable or plug-in..
....they gathered eggs from the chickens every morning for breakfast..
....they fed the goats, and took them for walks, which turned into runs when the goats were going back uphill to their pen...
..they were children, enjoying the fresh air, sunshine, and just the joy of being alive in the beautiful backdrop of another time...
Thank you,. baby, for letting our children be children, once again.
I love you....
Lessons In Life...Borrowed from a Wise Lady in Kentucky
Current mood: contemplative
Category: Life
Most of us have read something like this before, but some of you are too young to have read anything like this yet...hahaha...
So, whether you are new to the lessons in life, or just need to be reminded, here they are, in the unabridged format.
I'm still working on 3, 11, 28, 29, and 39. I'll get to the others later.
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
