While cleaning out my inbox, I came across this email today...words from Maya Angelou...
Reading these words make me reflect...see my responses in blue...
"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."
True. Shit's been pretty fucked up lately. My world came crashing down on me a few months ago. I didn't think that I could take it. But I did. I still don't know what the outcome will be, but I'm gonna get thru this. I have to get thru it. If not for me, for my kids.
True. Shit's been pretty fucked up lately. My world came crashing down on me a few months ago. I didn't think that I could take it. But I did. I still don't know what the outcome will be, but I'm gonna get thru this. I have to get thru it. If not for me, for my kids.
"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
I've experienced all 3. I mean, who hasn't?
A rainy day...what can I say? Love 'em. It gives me an excuse to curl up with a blanket and a good book.
Lost luggage...this happened to me when Grandpa Harlan passed away. I flew into St Louis the night before the funeral. I only had 1 piece of luggage & wouldn't you know it...lost. What can you do? I was one of the lucky ones, tho'. The next morning a courier showed up at Grandma's house with my suitcase! YAY! All was not lost afterall!
Christmas lights...UGH! Reminds me of one year that Mark made ME put the lights on the tree. I was so pissed off. That wasn't my job...it never has been! It was HIS job! For some reason, this particular year, he didn't want to do it! I ended up doing it, and I'm sure I pouted all night.
"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."
This goes without saying. Something I don't even want to think about.
"I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life."
"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. "
It truly does. I mean - look at me & Laura. I knew deep down that we would meet...someday. Honestly, I didn't think it would be this soon. I am overjoyed that it has happened and I can't imagine going thru life without her again.
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."
I wish I would have learned this a long time ago...Unfortunately, I am just learning it now...as an adult.
"I've learned that when ever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."
Heartfelt decisions are always the best.
"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."
But man - I can really be a pain...I know this! Not sure why...maybe cuz I'm the youngest?
"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."
Random acts of kindness totally warm the heart. I have been a giver & reciever of RAK's. They are great.
"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."
I've heard it said that your brain is a muscle. You're never gonna stop learning...that reminds me of how badly I want to go back to school...
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
True 'dat!
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Not sure how many people actually read my lil 'ol blog...but for those of you who do, and for those of you who don't already know...I got a VERY NICE surprise the day before Thanksgiving. It was about 1130pm and my cell phone rings. I got worried, cuz really - nobody calls my cell...especially not THAT late! I knew it wasn't anything involving the boys cuz they were safe at home. So I reach into my purse & take out my phone...my dispay reads "Laura"...the 1st thing that went thru my head was, "is she ok?"...so I answer it...and she says, "hi!! it's me!!" Whew...nothing's wrong! Come to find out, she had some time to kill before picking up her brother and wanted to come over! YAY! I gave her directions from Oakland and told her to call me when she got off the freeway...I needed time to clean up the house!!!! YIKES! Well - she said no! WHAT??? She wanted to talk...she didn't want to get off the phone. I don't know if she realized it or not, but I ended up cleaning while we were on the phone!!!
Here are some pics of our short...but sweet visit! I look like a hag, but what do you expect? It was practically 1 in the morning!!
Enjoy!
THIS ONE IS MY FAVORITE!!! I felt like we were hugging each other SO tight...I didn't want to let go!
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