Sunday, June 22, 2014
Your Potential, Your Privileges
Because I love the videos a missionary I write sends me. They always brighten my day and put me back on my feet. I hope they do the same for you!
Friday, June 13, 2014
CMV
June is CMV awareness month. I had never heard of CMV until a year ago. My sister, who is also my best friend had twins. Little did we know that they would be affected by CMV. My sister wrote an incredibly beautiful and insightful post about how it has affected her life. You can read it here.
I love my sweet niece and nephew more than I can express. Almost more than my heart can handle. I'm beyond blessed to get to be called their aunt and for the time I have spent with them. Please become informed and help stop CMV! You can learn more about CMV here.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Monday, June 9, 2014
Change
It's inevitable. It's constant. Second by second things are changing. Whether you are the movement of it or the victim of it, it's happening. You can't really see it. Time isn't visible and sometimes I wish it were. I wish I could sit next to it and ask it to stop for a second or speed up or even just ask what it feels like to constantly be moving. Nothing moves faster. All things are measured by it. And time means change no matter what you do. One day you wake up and realize everything is different, but what in the world got me here? And of course, time did. It's an ongoing, illusive, unpredictable.
This past year has slipped by me in minutes. A moment ago I remember eating cheese and crackers with my sister and her giant belly full of babies. BABIES. What a crazy thought that was. Now babies are always on my mind. Those babies and their little giggles and squeals. A moment ago my best friend and I were sitting on a curb, talking about life and enjoying the stars. And now we are living far from that curb and the thoughts we had. A moment ago me and my mom were driving in the fall leaves, taking back roads, and laughing. A moment ago I didn't know what the future held. I still don't. But I find comfort in the night. Knowing I lived another little piece of the future.
So here's to change and accepting it. Moving with it and not against it. I've never had a change in my life that hasn't ended up having a beautiful outcome. No matter how hard, different, or unexpected there's an opportunity to embrace it and grow. Like they say, "Only time will tell".
This past year has slipped by me in minutes. A moment ago I remember eating cheese and crackers with my sister and her giant belly full of babies. BABIES. What a crazy thought that was. Now babies are always on my mind. Those babies and their little giggles and squeals. A moment ago my best friend and I were sitting on a curb, talking about life and enjoying the stars. And now we are living far from that curb and the thoughts we had. A moment ago me and my mom were driving in the fall leaves, taking back roads, and laughing. A moment ago I didn't know what the future held. I still don't. But I find comfort in the night. Knowing I lived another little piece of the future.
So here's to change and accepting it. Moving with it and not against it. I've never had a change in my life that hasn't ended up having a beautiful outcome. No matter how hard, different, or unexpected there's an opportunity to embrace it and grow. Like they say, "Only time will tell".
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Monday, June 2, 2014
One Of Those Days
Ike (my dog) has been terribly sick and I have had no idea how to help. Our fourth vet visit is on the way. My sleep has been whack. At a red light the back of my car got smashed into. And in what has felt like such chaos I've been home alone which somehow has made it more difficult. So, the other day I just had "one of those days". I was a big grump and was definitely feeling that self pity. What do you do on one of those days? On those days my mood gets so bleak it's almost like I don't even want to be cheered up. "Nope! That's it! Day ruined!" What a silly thought.
On those days, I have been shown tender mercies. Mercies like my brother and his wife checking up on me and helping with chores. They even brought me Thai food. My other brother has helped me with insurance and such with the car. My nana went to one of the vet appointments with me and then we went to dinner. Friends have laughed with me and included me. Music has rejuvenated me. And at night I look up at the stars and am reminded of the bigger picture. "Those days" are just a moment. Not even usually an entire day. I'm constantly reminded of love. On those days I can count on the blessings my Heavenly Father has blessed me with. Family. Friends. Music. Prayer. And this world that reminds me of beauty and perspective. It's amazing to me the love I have felt from my Savior even on those days that are hard even if they seem minor and silly. Every pain we feel matters to Him, big or small.
Are you having one of those days? If so, I'm terribly sorry. Know it will get better. Find love and you will find comfort and joy. The people in our lives have so much light cast away our gloom. There is a constant love flowing from heaven for you even in the simplest forms. Keep your head up. This crappy day will pass. Plus…there's always ice cream. I highly recommend Haagen Daz's Carmel Cone flavor. Do what you love, remember you are loved, and have a wonderful day!
On those days, I have been shown tender mercies. Mercies like my brother and his wife checking up on me and helping with chores. They even brought me Thai food. My other brother has helped me with insurance and such with the car. My nana went to one of the vet appointments with me and then we went to dinner. Friends have laughed with me and included me. Music has rejuvenated me. And at night I look up at the stars and am reminded of the bigger picture. "Those days" are just a moment. Not even usually an entire day. I'm constantly reminded of love. On those days I can count on the blessings my Heavenly Father has blessed me with. Family. Friends. Music. Prayer. And this world that reminds me of beauty and perspective. It's amazing to me the love I have felt from my Savior even on those days that are hard even if they seem minor and silly. Every pain we feel matters to Him, big or small.
Are you having one of those days? If so, I'm terribly sorry. Know it will get better. Find love and you will find comfort and joy. The people in our lives have so much light cast away our gloom. There is a constant love flowing from heaven for you even in the simplest forms. Keep your head up. This crappy day will pass. Plus…there's always ice cream. I highly recommend Haagen Daz's Carmel Cone flavor. Do what you love, remember you are loved, and have a wonderful day!
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