It is easy to feel alone in this life. At a certain hour, the house goes quiet and there is no one to sit and talk to. Laughs you might have during the day often go unshared. It is so easy to get caught up in the web of loneliness. Feeling sorry for yourself and pouting are easy things to do, but carrying on, that takes guts.
My kids are the most gutsy people I know. At the ages of 11 and soon to be 9, they are stronger than most adults I know. Already, goodbye is a common word and gesture for them. There is no doubt that they know how to pull themselves up by the bootstraps and carry on. "Army worn" in their own right, all to often, they adapt well to change.
Today, I was reminded of how great my kids are. I had one of those days where I was having such trouble staying in the game. I wanted to hide out at my computer. I kept my nose buried in a book that I have been reading for a few days, while I listened for the Yahoo noise to tell me my husband was online. Instead, I decided to take myself to the couch and sit in the same room with my kids.
Like always, their spirit filled me. Though we were all doing our own things, just being in the same room, we connected. Soon, we were laughing and playing UNO. There is nothing in this world like the laughter of a child, giggles galore.
These moments are how we stay strong. They know that I am here for them, but I wonder if they realize the source of strength they are to me. Today, I asked my daughter if she knew how much I loved her. To which she stated "to the end of the world."
Saturday, January 8, 2011
It's that time again...
It is 2011 and we have made it through the first official full week! Here is the update on us...
We celebrated New Years Eve with some friends that were off to start a new adventure in the Land of Oz, completely missed the kiss at midnight ritual due to our interest in watching a movie titled "Devil", but the following day we did manage to eat our black eyed peas for luck and my stand in substitute of spinach for cash.
My husband had asked me on the 1st if I had any resolutions. I was actually in the middle of contemplating them at that time. Then it hit me I am not calling them resolutions this year because for what ever reason, that tends to be an automatic shut off valve for most.
This year, I have goals. Some are material in nature, but as many who know me would expect, many are deep and personal soul searching hopes.
My goal list:
1. My husband and I plan to get the acre we bought a couple of years ago paid off this year. This will take some budgeting and self control.
2. Budget better... One of the places that I have found that I am utilizing for inspiration is:
3. Practice self control when shopping. Super sale items only; if you don't love it, don't buy it; if it is a high priced item that is not needed immediately, sleep on it; etc.
4. Volunteer in my community. I am looking to share my time with a humane society.
Now is where I get personal. I don't always like the person in the mirror. I am a giving person, and I would do just about anything for a friend, but at times, I fall below my own standards. That being said, here are my soul goals...
5. Be a stronger personality and stand up for what I believe more often. I recognize that standing quietly by while someone does something I don't agree with is the same as going along with them in a sense.
6. Be more accepting, compassionate, and open. Sometimes our personal feelings on things can get in the way of understanding how someone else may deal differently with something than we would. I want to get to a place where I can be a better friend by listening more and understanding where my friends are at in these types of situations.
This is a short list of goals I know, but they are the types of goals that when completed they will make a huge impact on my life and those around me. A new year usually means striving for a new you, and I can't think of anywhere I'd rather start than my soul...
May the blessings abound in 2011!
We celebrated New Years Eve with some friends that were off to start a new adventure in the Land of Oz, completely missed the kiss at midnight ritual due to our interest in watching a movie titled "Devil", but the following day we did manage to eat our black eyed peas for luck and my stand in substitute of spinach for cash.
My husband had asked me on the 1st if I had any resolutions. I was actually in the middle of contemplating them at that time. Then it hit me I am not calling them resolutions this year because for what ever reason, that tends to be an automatic shut off valve for most.
This year, I have goals. Some are material in nature, but as many who know me would expect, many are deep and personal soul searching hopes.
My goal list:
1. My husband and I plan to get the acre we bought a couple of years ago paid off this year. This will take some budgeting and self control.
2. Budget better... One of the places that I have found that I am utilizing for inspiration is:
3. Practice self control when shopping. Super sale items only; if you don't love it, don't buy it; if it is a high priced item that is not needed immediately, sleep on it; etc.
4. Volunteer in my community. I am looking to share my time with a humane society.
Now is where I get personal. I don't always like the person in the mirror. I am a giving person, and I would do just about anything for a friend, but at times, I fall below my own standards. That being said, here are my soul goals...
5. Be a stronger personality and stand up for what I believe more often. I recognize that standing quietly by while someone does something I don't agree with is the same as going along with them in a sense.
6. Be more accepting, compassionate, and open. Sometimes our personal feelings on things can get in the way of understanding how someone else may deal differently with something than we would. I want to get to a place where I can be a better friend by listening more and understanding where my friends are at in these types of situations.
This is a short list of goals I know, but they are the types of goals that when completed they will make a huge impact on my life and those around me. A new year usually means striving for a new you, and I can't think of anywhere I'd rather start than my soul...
May the blessings abound in 2011!
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