Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Good Stuff..



I was reading this morning in a devotion "Devotions for Sacred Parenting" and came across this little burb from another book "Pensees" and thought I would share-

" Let each of us examine his thoughts; he will find them wholly concerned with the past and or the future. We almost never think of the present, and if we do think of it, it is only to see what light it throws on our plans for the future. The present is never our end. Thus we never actually live, but hope to live, and since we are always planning how to be happy, it is inevitable that we should never be so." 

Why is it that we get so wrapped up in the daily routine that we forget to truly LIVE.. I am not talking about breathing, walking, talking... I am talking about having a water fight in the kitchen and not worrying about how much of a mess it's going to make, letting the kids stay up a little later to finish putting together a puzzle. The small things. The things that get so easily over looked, because we are assuming there will be more time later.. Maybe that little excerpt spoke a little deeper because I am getting older? Or maybe I am finally grasping the idea that we don't know our future, and we should stop assuming we have some type of control over it. It's a waste of time and effort and creates resentment, frustration, and regret.. I don't want to be sitting in my house 20 years from now regretting all the moments I missed with my boys because I occupied my time with things that didn't really matter in the end. 

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Thursday, August 6, 2009

Realize..

1. I've come to realize that my.... husband loves me regardless of my MANY flaws..


2. I've come to realize that my.... circumstances don't have to rule me. 


3. I've come to realize that when... the Holy Spirit speaks- LISTEN!!!


4. I've come to realize that I need..... to cherish EACH day, and stop assuming there will be a tomorrow.. 


5. I've come to realize that I have lost... my ab muscles and they are NEVER coming back!


6. I have come to realize that I hate it when... people put God in a box..


7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk... I'll still be feelin' it in the morning. STUPID!!!


8. I've come to realize that money... can never buy you lasting contentment- but Jesus can!


9. I've come to realize that certain people... will NEVER understand how much I HATE talking on the phone. 


10. I've come to realize that I'll always ... wonder what might have been.


11. I've come to realize that my sibling(s)... and I don't have the close relationship I long to have with them


12. I've come to realize that my mom... is who I have become more and more like over the years and it's not such a bad thing after all.. She is a SURVIVOR, ROLE MODEL and one of my BEST FRIENDS! 


13. I've come to realize that my cell phone... is not machine washable.. 


14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning... I reallllly wanted to crawl back in bed..


15. I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep... I was getting to bed WAY to late and would be feelin' it in the morning..


16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking... I have spent too much time on this and should have been in bed 2 hours ago..


17. I've come to realize that my dad ... is an AMAZING man of God, great role model for my husband, my boys and myself. And that he loves me unconditionally.. 


18. I've come to realize that when I get on Facebook...I stay on too long


19. I've come to realize that today... it never did stop raining but we fished our little hearts out anyway.. 


20. I've come to realize that tonight... is already today.. Good Morning..


21. I've come to realize that tomorrow... is never certain. But it's always good to be prepared.


22. I've come to realize that I really want to... hear well done good and faithful servant when I go home.


23. I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to reposnd this is... a SUCKER just like me.. And I am kinda shocked that your still reading my randomness.. 


24. I've come to realize that life... is all about the choices you make.


25. I've come to realize this weekend... was over too soon.


26. I've realized the best music to listen to when I am upset... is either country if I really want to have a pity party or Christian to restore my joy.


27. I've come to realize that my friends... stretch me, encourage me, love me, disappoint me, surprise me, and no matter what- are there for me regardless the weather.


28. I've come to realize that this year... I have laid more at His feet than the year before.


29. I've come to realize that my ex... was a stepping stone I should have just hopped over.


30. I've come to realize that maybe I should... set a timer for myself when I get on Facebook!


31. I've come to realize that I love... my life. my God. my story.


32. I've come to realize that I don't understand... why so many in this world choose hate over love.


33. I've come to realize that my past.....put me where I am today


34. I've come to realize that parties... usually mean LARGE MESSES.. 


35. I've come to realize that I'm totally terrified of... how TIRED I am going to be in the morning after doing this...


36. I've come to realize that my life.... is a reflection of the choices I make- and the legacy I leave behind for my children.