It is here today and I love it. It might not be here tomorrow, but I won't let that ruin today. After all today right now is the only chance I get to enjoy this moment. That might seem obvious but sometimes you have to reef bind yourself of the obvious or you will miss it. :)
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Day 13 on Day 14
Day 13 is being recorded late because Day 13 of this brand new year is January 13, 2015. The day my oldest child turns
21!
Oh my gosh. I am now a mother of an adult child! Some once told me when my kids were little and I was in the throws of infant, baby and toddler that the "days drag , but the years fly."
That statement has never been truer than today.
As I reflect back on all those days before 21 I remember some as precious and fun others frightening and maddening. I have wished for days back. Some to repeat the sweet times other so I could have a do-over. But none of those days are coming back. They now exist only in our memories and of course the fabulous scrapbooks I keep; and if I could re do those days I would savour those moments far slower than I did as a young mom. But rather than get all days-gone-by on myself I have decided that the best years of our life and our relationship as mother and daughter are yet to come.
21!
Oh my gosh. I am now a mother of an adult child! Some once told me when my kids were little and I was in the throws of infant, baby and toddler that the "days drag , but the years fly."
That statement has never been truer than today.
As I reflect back on all those days before 21 I remember some as precious and fun others frightening and maddening. I have wished for days back. Some to repeat the sweet times other so I could have a do-over. But none of those days are coming back. They now exist only in our memories and of course the fabulous scrapbooks I keep; and if I could re do those days I would savour those moments far slower than I did as a young mom. But rather than get all days-gone-by on myself I have decided that the best years of our life and our relationship as mother and daughter are yet to come.
Today is officially the first day of The Best of Our Lives.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Day 12 --Thank a teacher
Today so thankful to be able to read. Thankful for having the choice of what to read and for having so much available to read. Gather up those good reads and donate to your library.
Better yet thank a teacher!
Sunday, January 11, 2015
A day of rest
So its Sunday. I am always grateful for Sunday . It is a reminder to slow down, love others and be grateful. Its the day God wanted us to rest. But more and more I realize that the rest is not only for us-- it is a rest from us.
We work all week taking care of business, families, parents, schools, cars, bills, homes, our bodies, etc etc. This list goes on and on.
So when we rest from all this , we rest from ourselves and the focus we place on tending to our lives.
Worship on this day for God is an expression of gratitude for who He is:
I encourage everyone to rest in this. Relax in this. Rest form your list, your chores, yourself and enjoy this day being loved. Have fun, laugh play, sing . Its not a call to be a vegetable or lazy.
It's a call to rest from the work, the competition, the betterment of yourself and your life and be loved.
That rest looks different for all of us. For some it's long walks, good movies, cooking together, playing outside, reading a good book or getting a good nap in(my favorite). For others it is feeding the homeless, making love, visiting old friends, calling your mom, or praying. However you rest may it be a refreshment and a joy. Monday is coming and God has planned good works for you. Gratefully let His rest equip you for the coming week.
We work all week taking care of business, families, parents, schools, cars, bills, homes, our bodies, etc etc. This list goes on and on.
So when we rest from all this , we rest from ourselves and the focus we place on tending to our lives.
Worship on this day for God is an expression of gratitude for who He is:
He is the one who loves us.
I encourage everyone to rest in this. Relax in this. Rest form your list, your chores, yourself and enjoy this day being loved. Have fun, laugh play, sing . Its not a call to be a vegetable or lazy.
It's a call to rest from the work, the competition, the betterment of yourself and your life and be loved.
That rest looks different for all of us. For some it's long walks, good movies, cooking together, playing outside, reading a good book or getting a good nap in(my favorite). For others it is feeding the homeless, making love, visiting old friends, calling your mom, or praying. However you rest may it be a refreshment and a joy. Monday is coming and God has planned good works for you. Gratefully let His rest equip you for the coming week.
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Day 8 and 9
Umm.. I missed yesterday but I am no less grateful just super busy at work. I am dog tired right now and about to get in the bath but as I soak I am going to be grateful for:
- the full day I had yesterday of employment,
- the night time b ball game with my youngest and a few friends,
- the sleeping in (until 11 say B U M ) my man let me have this morning
- and the aching muscles that I organized the entire kitchen with and then walked 2 miles!!!!!-
I will accept my bad ass award any day now!
So keep on being grateful even when things are not perfect or they are busy or they just sux.
Look deep, think high and settle into gratefulness.
It is a better place to be
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Day7 -One full new week
So we are one full week into the new year. How are those resolutions going? I have resolved to take one day at a time and as a result I have resolved NOT to vacuum today. I really need to. The puppy has taken on a new occupation as paper shredder. Thank goodness we are saved from all those nasty magazines I wanted to read and that dreaded roll of toilet paper!!! Seriously it is a mess.I picked up what I could by hand and was going to vacuum but its now 6 o clock, I have to pick up the youngest from b ball practice and the temperature is dropping as fast as the wind is blowing.
I am from the south. I can't-- repeat CAN NOT vacuum in sub 50 degree weather. I am reluctantly picking up the little one as it is. I mean can't she hang at the school over night. She is just going to have to be back there bright and early anyway. But alas she is my DNA, so like all mamas I will sacrifice ( in this case my toes) and retrieve my young. I own two pairs of closed toed shoes . So its those things or double socks with flip flops. I will layer my 4 various school sport shirts over my Corona shirt and wear my face washing headband over my ears. I think I have a pair of gloves left over from a mardi gras ball somewhere. I'll be fine.
Okay what was day 7 about? Oh yes I was being grateful that's right. When I return I am sitting next to a roaring fire that I have instructed my man to get going and downing a hot toddy while wrapped in a blanket. Tonight to spread the love and the warmth my act of gratitude will be to outfit the kiddos with a blanket fresh from the dryer just before bed . I will run upstairs to lay it over them and tuck them in like a bug in a rug. They in turn willroll their eyes will giggle with glee.
I am grateful for a warm house, electricity and blankets. I know many across the world, our nation and even our neighborhoods are not so fortunate. Consider as winter comes on to donate your blankets, pillows, sheets and coats to your local shelter or Red Cross.
I am from the south. I can't-- repeat CAN NOT vacuum in sub 50 degree weather. I am reluctantly picking up the little one as it is. I mean can't she hang at the school over night. She is just going to have to be back there bright and early anyway. But alas she is my DNA, so like all mamas I will sacrifice ( in this case my toes) and retrieve my young. I own two pairs of closed toed shoes . So its those things or double socks with flip flops. I will layer my 4 various school sport shirts over my Corona shirt and wear my face washing headband over my ears. I think I have a pair of gloves left over from a mardi gras ball somewhere. I'll be fine.
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| I settled on these fabulous socks. |
Okay what was day 7 about? Oh yes I was being grateful that's right. When I return I am sitting next to a roaring fire that I have instructed my man to get going and downing a hot toddy while wrapped in a blanket. Tonight to spread the love and the warmth my act of gratitude will be to outfit the kiddos with a blanket fresh from the dryer just before bed . I will run upstairs to lay it over them and tuck them in like a bug in a rug. They in turn will
I am grateful for a warm house, electricity and blankets. I know many across the world, our nation and even our neighborhoods are not so fortunate. Consider as winter comes on to donate your blankets, pillows, sheets and coats to your local shelter or Red Cross.
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