Our minds are one of those things that can be difficult to "turn off", I have been known to over-analyze, over-think, and simply obsess about certain things at times. They do not have anything in common except it is LIFE STUFF, we all have our stuff and I believe that however hard it may be we must learn to take something away from every situation no matter what. It could be an awesome take-away and then it could be a not so awesome take-away, but it is those times that define us and mold us into better people for ourselves, for our family/freinds and for our kids if we have them. Who I was say 15 years ago, I am thankful she is gone because I was selfish at times, too sensitive, did not appreciate the simple things...A simple thing I took for granted was my beautiful grandmother and our phone calls 3-4 times a week, what I would'nt do for one more talk, one more hug, one more kiss, one more time to hold her beautiful hand and laugh at our favorite movies and musicals. I have found my way back to an amazing church, and am making some amazing friends, making new memories here in Florida and am learning to enjoy what is right in front of me-my trio, my family, my new life here...
My last post was a long one, filled with what has been going on in our lives, with our Mr. Kellan who has been struggling a little bit...Now that he is sleeping in the same room with his sisters we have only been having one or two wake-ups a night now. We have narrowed it down to why he is scared, the street lights scare him oddly enough and of course there is not a darn thing I can do about that I am going to get some darkening curtains in both bedrooms and see if that helps, he thinks the lights are the moon and stars coming to get him! WHAAAAAA??? Kids and their very vivid imaginations that I find hilarious! I believe with a lot of patience and some extra care and love my Mr will come out of this stronger and better able to handle the scared feelings-to be continued!
Yesterday I went to bible-study and this is my favorite time of the week, I get to hang out with some amazing ladies and trade stories with kids, life, faith, etc...We have been studying the book of James and quite honestly I did not know much about James until I started learning about his journey but it is quite the story if you are religious or simply curious. There were several things I took away from yesterday and I felt I had to share-the first and most important point to remember is it is ok and good to be honest but do so with modesty. *Honesty with modesty*-what does that mean to me? At times brutal honesty is the only way, and I have been guilty of being too honest if that makes any sense. Remember to tone it down when being honest because some people need that, YES they need the honesty BUT they could do without the toughness some use when being "Honest". Tough love comes to mind as well and yes again at times tough love is necessary but remember if the shoe was on the other foot, how would you feel if you had X and X thrown in your face? That is what hit me like a mack truck yesterday because I have been on the recieving end of this as well as the giving end and all I can say is I am sorry to those that felt I was too much at that time.
One more thing, we all have down times, up times and every time in between BUT how we handle those times is vital and as long as we remain true to who we are and what our belief set is we cannot go wrong. Each day is a gift, each day is a new chance to make a difference~Happy Thursday everyone!
Blessings~
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Never a thoughtless Thursday~
Our minds are one of those things that can be difficult to "turn off", I have been known to over-analyze, over-think, and simply obsess about certain things at times. They do not have anything in common except it is LIFE STUFF, we all have our stuff and I believe that however hard it may be we must learn to take something away from every situation no matter what. It could be an awesome take-away and then it could be a not so awesome take-away, but it is those times that define us and mold us into better people for ourselves, for our family/freinds and for our kids if we have them. Who I was say 15 years ago, I am thankful she is gone because I was selfish at times, too sensitive, did not appreciate the simple things...A simple thing I took for granted was my beautiful grandmother and our phone calls 3-4 times a week, what I would'nt do for one more talk, one more hug, one more kiss, one more time to hold her beautiful hand and laugh at our favorite movies and musicals. I have found my way back to an amazing church, and am making some amazing friends, making new memories here in Florida and am learning to enjoy what is right in front of me-my trio, my family, my new life here...
My last post was a long one, filled with what has been going on in our lives, with our Mr. Kellan who has been struggling a little bit...Now that he is sleeping in the same room with his sisters we have only been having one or two wake-ups a night now. We have narrowed it down to why he is scared, the street lights scare him oddly enough and of course there is not a darn thing I can do about that I am going to get some darkening curtains in both bedrooms and see if that helps, he thinks the lights are the moon and stars coming to get him! WHAAAAAA??? Kids and their very vivid imaginations that I find hilarious! I believe with a lot of patience and some extra care and love my Mr will come out of this stronger and better able to handle the scared feelings-to be continued!
Yesterday I went to bible-study and this is my favorite time of the week, I get to hang out with some amazing ladies and trade stories with kids, life, faith, etc...We have been studying the book of James and quite honestly I did not know much about James until I started learning about his journey but it is quite the story if you are religious or simply curious. There were several things I took away from yesterday and I felt I had to share-the first and most important point to remember is it is ok and good to be honest but do so with modesty. *Honesty with modesty*-what does that mean to me? At times brutal honesty is the only way, and I have been guilty of being too honest if that makes any sense. Remember to tone it down when being honest because some people need that, YES they need the honesty BUT they could do without the toughness some use when being "Honest". Tough love comes to mind as well and yes again at times tough love is necessary but remember if the shoe was on the other foot, how would you feel if you had X and X thrown in your face? That is what hit me like a mack truck yesterday because I have been on the recieving end of this as well as the giving end and all I can say is I am sorry to those that felt I was too much at that time.
One more thing, we all have down times, up times and every time in between BUT how we handle those times is vital and as long as we remain true to who we are and what our belief set is we cannot go wrong. Each day is a gift, each day is a new chance to make a difference~Happy Thursday everyone!
Blessings~
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