As I walked with a friend, our conversation turned to the 'seeds". The ones we plant and the ones that are planted for us. I heard a long time ago that we have to un harvest a seed 10x before we take into our own garden and nurture it and grow it.
Wow I thought 10x. I have uncovered many a seed. Some I find and quickly and plant. It is those that are easy to care for and feed off of. Then I thought of the ones that it truly takes 10x to get. Oh yes I get them~ but do I plant them and nurture them like the others that were easy to receive. Do they get all the best tending I have to give?
When I resist those seeds, they just seem to resurface in different situations. Once again, I come around to it. If only I would realize that the quickest way is to go through and not around. Deal I say.
I recently gave credit to one of my seed planters. Sometimes we don't recognize those people. It could be a friend with a comment or a strange with a gesture. I believe that God places people in our life at those exact moments to plant his seed. Wouldn't it be nice to get it the first time instead of waiting for the tenth?
So when we get that thought to call someone out of the blue~do it. We maybe planting seeds. Even we may not know the full impact we make by a gesture. But it may be a life changing seed we have just planted.
Acknowledge God working in us. We are all on our own journey. I wish you a plentiful garden.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Wow I Get That...Or Not!
Epiphanies~we all get them. Some make us go wow and some we don't get until someone points them out to us.
Lately I have a lot of friends in my life that seem to make me want to think. Some things that I haven't thought about or didn't ever want to think about again. UN finished business that was put in the ground and thought it was buried until they seem to uncover and say "hey it is time to deal with this." But what if I don't want to deal with that yet? Do I cover it up again and wait for it to re surface?
As I have spoke in the past journals, we can go up and down or east and west, we just need to arrive. But when is the time to deal ? When is the time right? When is it going to hurt less? Do we always know when the right time is or do we just dig in and deal. I have had a few of these so called epiphanies in my life. Well at least the recognized ones. What a glorious feeling to know exactly what to do and when to do it. But what if it isn't that cut and dry? Do we wait for that moment? And what do we do in the waiting period?
Pray.
Lately I have a lot of friends in my life that seem to make me want to think. Some things that I haven't thought about or didn't ever want to think about again. UN finished business that was put in the ground and thought it was buried until they seem to uncover and say "hey it is time to deal with this." But what if I don't want to deal with that yet? Do I cover it up again and wait for it to re surface?
As I have spoke in the past journals, we can go up and down or east and west, we just need to arrive. But when is the time to deal ? When is the time right? When is it going to hurt less? Do we always know when the right time is or do we just dig in and deal. I have had a few of these so called epiphanies in my life. Well at least the recognized ones. What a glorious feeling to know exactly what to do and when to do it. But what if it isn't that cut and dry? Do we wait for that moment? And what do we do in the waiting period?
Pray.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Friends to new and old
In times of need we sure find out who are friends are. We know that our family is there and will love us no matter what happens. And don't get me wrong family has helped me in some of the roughest spot of my life. But it is the friends that I address now. The one that choose to be in my life..It is those very visible ones who will hold your hand when you need it. They are the ones who will physically hold you up and even take over until you can stand on your own two feet.
Then there are the other ones who stand in the background quietly holding your hand in thoughts and prayers. Equally important and serving many needs. I am very blessed to have both such people in my life. I just wanted to thank you for being in my life and helping me navigate through the bumps and curves of my journey. I hold you forever in my heart.
Then there are the other ones who stand in the background quietly holding your hand in thoughts and prayers. Equally important and serving many needs. I am very blessed to have both such people in my life. I just wanted to thank you for being in my life and helping me navigate through the bumps and curves of my journey. I hold you forever in my heart.
Friday, January 18, 2008
GoodBye Bushie
The time has come as I knew it would. Nothing could have stopped it and I would have not wished it too. I spent some time with her especially in the end. I want to share what I saw and felt for those who where unable to see her. I forunate to be there.
She was at peace and that was the most comforting for me. That is something that I long for-sense of peace. She had it. She seemed to have little or no pain. We talked, well I talked. She listened. Many times I asked for advise. I thought that maybe there was something that she had to say. Something that would be life changing for me. But no just a simple nod. She lived her life. We are forevered changed by her, her laugh, her grin and her smile. Knowing that she has ended this journey and that she has begun the most important one. She will be saddly missed. I love you Bushie. ps tell ja ja Hi
She was at peace and that was the most comforting for me. That is something that I long for-sense of peace. She had it. She seemed to have little or no pain. We talked, well I talked. She listened. Many times I asked for advise. I thought that maybe there was something that she had to say. Something that would be life changing for me. But no just a simple nod. She lived her life. We are forevered changed by her, her laugh, her grin and her smile. Knowing that she has ended this journey and that she has begun the most important one. She will be saddly missed. I love you Bushie. ps tell ja ja Hi
Thursday, January 17, 2008
What Road Did You Say I was On
When We think that we have it all figured out and we are finally ready to make some decisions in our life...the road changes. It may be a twist, a turn or just a bump. But some how they change the road. What was thought to be a sound thought, has some how changed throughout the nite. Do we really do most of our rational decision making in the subconscious? Or is it God way of saying ...If you won't listen to me in the day time, I will speak to you in the night. And He does.
If you know my family and me we talk often of being awake from 2-4. At least the females of the family agree that there is messages being sent during this time. Some we get, some we choose to ignore. Life has become so busy that do we really take the time to listen? So many of our questions are answered for us if we only listen.
There is a defintie plan. A path that is mapped. It is up to us which road we take to get to the end of our journey. It doesn't matter if you go up or down, east or west we all eventually arrive. Maybe a little batter or bruised but we arrive. At the right time and precisly where we are suppose to be. We need to accept that this is where we are suppose to be...now!
As a best friend has always said to me... "Its not the wrong way it's just the long way"
If you know my family and me we talk often of being awake from 2-4. At least the females of the family agree that there is messages being sent during this time. Some we get, some we choose to ignore. Life has become so busy that do we really take the time to listen? So many of our questions are answered for us if we only listen.
There is a defintie plan. A path that is mapped. It is up to us which road we take to get to the end of our journey. It doesn't matter if you go up or down, east or west we all eventually arrive. Maybe a little batter or bruised but we arrive. At the right time and precisly where we are suppose to be. We need to accept that this is where we are suppose to be...now!
As a best friend has always said to me... "Its not the wrong way it's just the long way"
Friday, January 11, 2008
And the journey continues...
Well if you know me in the last 6 months or so you know I have been on a journey. Not sure where it will take me but very excited to find out. Well today I have started a new journey. I am officially an employee with the Weight Watcher company. I am not sure where I will find the time to do this but very excited for a new adventure. I look forward to finding more ways to stay healthy and positive. Feel free to get a hold of me if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
In a couple of months I look forward to taking on a leadership role with the company and I welcome all suggestions. I will have to create new and interesting meeting in tending to motivate people of all body types and backgrounds. I am thankful for the new and inspiring way of life. I too hope that my kids will learn from some of my good examples. I owe alot of who I have become to my friends and family, most of all God. As I continue on my journey....
In a couple of months I look forward to taking on a leadership role with the company and I welcome all suggestions. I will have to create new and interesting meeting in tending to motivate people of all body types and backgrounds. I am thankful for the new and inspiring way of life. I too hope that my kids will learn from some of my good examples. I owe alot of who I have become to my friends and family, most of all God. As I continue on my journey....
What does make a good parent?
Boy it is a struggle to being a parent. Then you through in the word "good" and there is a whole new meaning for that one. Are we good if we let them do all they want even if we know that it is all not that good for them?
The kids where gone for the last couple days with their dad. They missed 4 days of school after being off for Christmas vacation. After serious thought, and hesitation I said it was ok to go with their dad for this trip. I knew that it would be great time spent with dad, who's time with them is limited due to his work schedule.
Upon coming home and getting ready for bed, one child started to cry. Wondering why since I didn't see the obvious reason, I asked why the tears? Mom ,he said, I forgot to study for spelling and the test is tomorrow. Instantly wondering where was the good parent the last couple of days? Did a good parent even know about the test on Friday? I think not. And what would a good parent do now? I calmly replied- what do you think you should do?
First reply... I will get up early and study. Yes, but do you think that one day will make a difference? After some thought and more tears, " I need to go to the teacher. Yes and ask if I can take it another day."
Yes and she had the option of saying yes or no. And you need to except what she has to say. You have to take the responsibility that you went on a vacation and didn't follow through with all that you had to do. I tried to talk to him and explain that actions have consequences and that we need to be responsible for them. I tried to tell him that we are not graded on one test. We will have many tests in life.
Being a good parent, explaining in small ways that this is only a small piece of the pie. One hump in a series of many. And letting them know that they are loved even if they forget their homework.
Being a parent...always. Being a good parent...it's a journey!
The kids where gone for the last couple days with their dad. They missed 4 days of school after being off for Christmas vacation. After serious thought, and hesitation I said it was ok to go with their dad for this trip. I knew that it would be great time spent with dad, who's time with them is limited due to his work schedule.
Upon coming home and getting ready for bed, one child started to cry. Wondering why since I didn't see the obvious reason, I asked why the tears? Mom ,he said, I forgot to study for spelling and the test is tomorrow. Instantly wondering where was the good parent the last couple of days? Did a good parent even know about the test on Friday? I think not. And what would a good parent do now? I calmly replied- what do you think you should do?
First reply... I will get up early and study. Yes, but do you think that one day will make a difference? After some thought and more tears, " I need to go to the teacher. Yes and ask if I can take it another day."
Yes and she had the option of saying yes or no. And you need to except what she has to say. You have to take the responsibility that you went on a vacation and didn't follow through with all that you had to do. I tried to talk to him and explain that actions have consequences and that we need to be responsible for them. I tried to tell him that we are not graded on one test. We will have many tests in life.
Being a good parent, explaining in small ways that this is only a small piece of the pie. One hump in a series of many. And letting them know that they are loved even if they forget their homework.
Being a parent...always. Being a good parent...it's a journey!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Saying Good Bye
Goodbye, sianara, see ya later. Many words that have the same meaning, but do they? We say good bye as a gesture to someone that we are leaving or they are. For the most, we expect to see that person again.
But what if that was the last time? Would we simply just say good bye? I am not so sure. I think we would run to them and say more, do more. What stops us from telling them all that they mean to us, all that they did for us, and that our life is forever changed by them.
So when we utter goodbye... Are we saying it for the moment, or forever? We may think we know the answer but we may not have a say in it. Something to ponder.
But what if that was the last time? Would we simply just say good bye? I am not so sure. I think we would run to them and say more, do more. What stops us from telling them all that they mean to us, all that they did for us, and that our life is forever changed by them.
So when we utter goodbye... Are we saying it for the moment, or forever? We may think we know the answer but we may not have a say in it. Something to ponder.
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