Hey....remember me? I have not blogged in a while. Something happens everyday and I stop to think, "I should blog about that!" The problem is that I don't stop to take the time to actually log onto this thing called a computer (darn smart phones are WAY too convenient). There has been a lot going on recently. I thought the best way to express myself would be to just type out what my brain thinks and get it off my chest. The problem is that a lot of what my brain thinks I should filter due to the possibility of hurting some body's feelings or even causing a civil dispute. I hear some people say, "I don't care what anyone thinks.....I will say what I feel and they can like it or not!!" Well folks, that's not me. Its not my nature. Wish I could be a little more free with my feelings or thoughts but is that really how God has called us to be? Maybe to an extent.... Not that I think we all have to be friends, but really? I mean, do you really want to just hurt others and not feel any remorse?
Okay, I could go on and on.....
I thought I'd post a few random thoughts that have crossed my mind lately.
1. I feel old.......physically I feel old. I don't want my kids memory of me to be "remember how mom was always tired and wanted to sleep all the time?" Therefore, I will be making some major changes in my life and my priorities. Working on making myself one of those priorities.....
2. Do not take your health for granted. You cant buy it people.
3. I want to be a better friend. I miss my friends. I miss spending time with my mom. I miss dates with my husband. I miss my brother. I miss golfing with my dad. But I am soooooo thankful for my kids who consume my life. "It won't be like this for long..."
4. Remember there are two sides to every issue or conflict you hear about. I hate being in the middle of drama. I don't choose sides. Maybe that makes me a bad friend? I don't know.....Call me passive.
5. It makes me sad to see people so focused on this life. Materialism is so unattractive. I will be the first to admit I like nice things, and I am NOT perfect but does it really matter? Do you think people won't see through all the materialistic stuff to see what type of person you are? Do you think Jesus will say, "since you drove a nice car and had the latest styles you're in!" It is not about this world. If you don't know Jesus and know HE is the only way to eternal life you need to get to know Him. I want all my friend and family to know Him. He forgives weirdos and screw-ups like me!!
6. Self-centeredness is so very unattractive. Have you ever met someone who instantly starts talking about themselves or tells you all of their aches and pains. We have all met that person who has "had it much worse. Oh yeah? You had a heart attack? Well once I had a heart attack and my heart exploded and I almost died and I was much worse......" ugh. If you really want to make people want to be around you and enjoy your company than focus on THEM.
(I have had health problems lately so I apologize if I have been THIS PERSON!!! ha ha)
7. My husband is amazing. I should really write a book. If you knew what he does everyday- beginning most days at 4:30am, you would just be blown away. He is my hero.
8. We are the most unique family. Husband in a wheelchair, mom that is 33 going on 80, a daughter who is stuck in the middle of all of us, and a son who holds his breath until he passes out almost daily but is normal in every other way.......Why don't we have our own reality show? Who cares about the Kardashians or the dreaded Jershey Shore crap? This is real life!! We are the Fast Freak Show!
9. I hope I make a difference in this world.
That is all. There is no number 10. Sorry for the randomness.......that's how I roll!
