oh... this is Skye:
(I know, she's a hottie!)
So here are the list of things I have learned from my friend. Some I took for granted, and others I have taken to heart, but all have meaning.
1. Life is a process. It's not that you pass a certain mile mark and you show up at the turn in the road called, "life" You are there. constantly. Making the best and the worst of it. It's a process
2. Everything is not a competition. Skye is not a person that likes to get ahead at others expense. It's refreshing. Skye is Skye. and I am Me, when I am around her. It's not always about getting ahead at someones expense. Thank goodness there are still those types out there.
3. Life is magical, and Heavenly Father is in control. Skye thinks everything in life that is "right" is magical. It's refreshing what a positive outlook she has on things. something I know I can work on.
4. Give your whole heart. why not? We only live once, why not give it all we can.
I know that sometimes I find myself on the wrong side of the lesson. Things this past week have been hard, and instead of being grateful for the challenge and growth I find that I have been negative. Life lessons are not going to disappear from my life until I embrace the lesson and learn from it.
I drove by our old house tonight, I had the pleasure to visit with our old neighbors, the Watson's (so good to see your family by the way :) and while I was visiting I found myself wishing we were back in our old house, with our old life. Without the trials that we have had this past year. But then I stopped, and realized without these trials I would not have the relationship with my Father in Heaven that I do now. I need him now, I needed him back then, but never knew it. I turn to him now, in prayer. often.
What a nice ending to an emotionally stressful week. I have priorities this next week to make it a great one. Want to know what they are? Ya, I will tell you anyways...
1. Not to get caught up in the drama.(just because I know something doesn't mean EVERYONE needs to know. I really need to work on this)
2. To be loyal to those not around.
3. To appreciate the things I do have
4. To show love to my family in all ways
5. To write thank you notes to these people:
a. my Mom and Dave. For endless reasons.
b. my Dad, Rocco. We are staying in his townhouse and we are grateful for him for allowing us to be there
c. My friend Jill, she has always been a soft place to fall, we have been through it all and I want to write to her telling her how much she means to my life
d. To my husband. for being a sounding board and a voice of reason.
I'll start with that. I love my family, my little family and my extended family. I love my brothers, they teach me how to be a better person on a daily basis. I have a past of letting them down, and I am glad they forgive me.
I hope everyone has a marvelous week... and one last thing.
Heather S. I am thinking about you and praying for you. I have no idea what to say, except for, hang in there.
And one last, last thing... Check out barb Bakes (click on the picture on the top right) I plan on making some goodies this week
2 comments:
Love you too--you're the best! Glad you had a good time at Skye's wedding. You are learning some valuable lessons (of course, the hard way) but everyone who wants to grow has to learn them. It's just your turn, but I think you are doing a great job in your life.
Great post.
I've been meaning to leave you a comment for days now. You are an amazing woman, and it's a delight to get to know you through your blogs and FB posts. Thanks for being open and honest about your life. There are days when you say just what I was thinking.
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