Sunday, April 12, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
My Idea of Greatness...
Doug Fields in his book "Refuel" put into words so wonderfully my goal for my family..
"As I grow older, my desire for doing something great has decreased. Now, it's more about being great inwardly. I want to have a great character and let the actions of my life overflow from that depth. Nowadays I want to be a great friend, a great parent, and a great lover of life. I want to be skilled at showing compassion, celebrated for kindness, and adept at loving God and living for Him both at church and away from it.
Perhaps when you hear the word greatness, you equate it with having your dream job and lots of money, vacations in the south of France, and an ice cream maker within arm's reach of your bathtub. Okay, but I'd love to point you in the direction of actually developing greatness, something that's measured by your life and character rather then your status, stuff, and savings. "
In my book, character is everything, it says everything about you.... and unfortunately, so many people these days are lacking true character. They are swayed by the wind, by the mighty dollar, by whatever brings them what they want. Their beliefs and morals are easily tossed aside if what they gain puts them one step closer to what they want. I pray I can instill into my children, it's not what you have, it's what you are about. It's sticking to your word, beliefs, morals, at all costs.... that is true character.
"As I grow older, my desire for doing something great has decreased. Now, it's more about being great inwardly. I want to have a great character and let the actions of my life overflow from that depth. Nowadays I want to be a great friend, a great parent, and a great lover of life. I want to be skilled at showing compassion, celebrated for kindness, and adept at loving God and living for Him both at church and away from it.
Perhaps when you hear the word greatness, you equate it with having your dream job and lots of money, vacations in the south of France, and an ice cream maker within arm's reach of your bathtub. Okay, but I'd love to point you in the direction of actually developing greatness, something that's measured by your life and character rather then your status, stuff, and savings. "
In my book, character is everything, it says everything about you.... and unfortunately, so many people these days are lacking true character. They are swayed by the wind, by the mighty dollar, by whatever brings them what they want. Their beliefs and morals are easily tossed aside if what they gain puts them one step closer to what they want. I pray I can instill into my children, it's not what you have, it's what you are about. It's sticking to your word, beliefs, morals, at all costs.... that is true character.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Life...
Life has been so crazy that, although I've followed your blogs, I just have not had the mental energy to tackle mine.
I've had things to write about, such as my husband telling me I'm getting - get this - "too thin"... I think his comment came more from worry that the weight loss has come from stress and not because of better eating and more working out. Now, his reason is because, so male of him to say this, my boobs are getting smaller, and he likes them fuller......
So, I wanted to say thank you to each of you for entertaining me with your well written posts, adding laughter, thought, wisdom and sometimes just an escape from the "stuff" that life brings. Hopefully soon I'll be motivated to sit down and write, instead of just read....
I've had things to write about, such as my husband telling me I'm getting - get this - "too thin"... I think his comment came more from worry that the weight loss has come from stress and not because of better eating and more working out. Now, his reason is because, so male of him to say this, my boobs are getting smaller, and he likes them fuller......
So, I wanted to say thank you to each of you for entertaining me with your well written posts, adding laughter, thought, wisdom and sometimes just an escape from the "stuff" that life brings. Hopefully soon I'll be motivated to sit down and write, instead of just read....
Saturday, February 28, 2009
You Guys Rock......
Thank you to those of you who nominated me for this wonderful award! I know I have work to do with it, by passing it on to others, I promise I'll do that another day....
Breathe In, Breathe Out.....
Life has thrown some major curve balls as of late. Last week I was in Colorado to be with a friend who suddenly, and very tragically, lost her husband. They are our best friends, we vacation with them every year. Her husband was like my kids second dad. He left a twelve year old daughter without a daddy....
Prior to leaving my friend since high school, who's family was my second family, just found out her ten year old nephew was diagnosed with Leukemia. My neighbor just informed us she's been diagnosed with breast cancer and is having a double mastectomy on Wed. Another friend was just laid off from her job of thirteen years. Starting a business in this economy is of course so much fun, and money is becoming non existent for us. I could go on - and on - and 0n. I think just about everyone I know is having some sort of hardship.
Then to top it off, today as I sat waiting for a light to turn green, I watched as a car full of teenage kids threw a drink at an elderly man standing on the medium waiting to walk across the street. These kids were in a forty thousand dollar car, laughing as they drove past. I just feel like there is very little good left in the world. I admit I'm in my own little pity party.
In faith I'm holding on, but my soul is tired, beaten down, disappointed, angry, frustrated, sad......
I am thankful my kids are healthy, we still have a roof over our head, there is food in the cupboards, there is love in my house...
Share with me your blessings, help me to see that there is still goodness out in the big world of ours....
Prior to leaving my friend since high school, who's family was my second family, just found out her ten year old nephew was diagnosed with Leukemia. My neighbor just informed us she's been diagnosed with breast cancer and is having a double mastectomy on Wed. Another friend was just laid off from her job of thirteen years. Starting a business in this economy is of course so much fun, and money is becoming non existent for us. I could go on - and on - and 0n. I think just about everyone I know is having some sort of hardship.
Then to top it off, today as I sat waiting for a light to turn green, I watched as a car full of teenage kids threw a drink at an elderly man standing on the medium waiting to walk across the street. These kids were in a forty thousand dollar car, laughing as they drove past. I just feel like there is very little good left in the world. I admit I'm in my own little pity party.
In faith I'm holding on, but my soul is tired, beaten down, disappointed, angry, frustrated, sad......
I am thankful my kids are healthy, we still have a roof over our head, there is food in the cupboards, there is love in my house...
Share with me your blessings, help me to see that there is still goodness out in the big world of ours....
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Why Is It......
That it's ok to have a J Lo butt......
But not ok to have John Goodman's Abs.....
That Jessica Simpson is "normal" when she looks like this....
But "Fat" when she looks like this.....
And isn't it ironic that the same celebrities that came to her defense saying she looks great, would quickly be starving themselves if the pictures were of them????
And why does Oprah call this thin.....
And this fat.....
Why not just "beautiful" (and I don't even like Oprah)....
And swimsuit models.... seriously.....
Do you think they ever really eat??!!
But not ok to have John Goodman's Abs.....
That Jessica Simpson is "normal" when she looks like this....
But "Fat" when she looks like this.....
And isn't it ironic that the same celebrities that came to her defense saying she looks great, would quickly be starving themselves if the pictures were of them????
And why does Oprah call this thin.....
And this fat.....
Why not just "beautiful" (and I don't even like Oprah)....
And swimsuit models.... seriously.....
Do you think they ever really eat??!!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Mmmmm, Coffee....
I LOVE coffee.... I start thinking about my morning cup the night before - crazy isn't it?? My husband has stated on more then one occasion that I don't drink coffee, I drink a milk shake. I admit it, I enjoy the flavored creamers, and yes, my coffee is more creamer color then coffee colored, but yummmm, I love my coffee.
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