Me, for Real
Something someone said recently made me realize how hard we all really work to keep people satisfied. We pretend to be perfect, leaving out the little things like pet peeves, things that make us nervous, or cause pain. How sad that people work so hard to be perfect, rather than working hard to be the best person they can be.
All of this made me think of who I really am. If I don’t let the labels define me, who am I, really? Do we define ourselves by who we love? What we love? The things we value most? Is that the best way to define a person? Jesus said “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” So who I am is defined by what I treasure most, maybe.
I would have to say my family, my husband, son, father, brother are my first and foremost treasures. All the men in my life make it full and loving and frustrating and tiring. I love my savior, Jesus, as well. I think about the day I will meet him face to face, and be held closely in his arms for the first time as forever begins. It’s funny, I can say in all honesty that I look forward to that day, but when I faced my own mortality recently, I found myself praying and asking for more time. Strange, huh? I got it. Precious time. God is good.
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This cold stuff has officially made the rounds at my house now. The boy first, then the hubbs, now me. I’m miserable. But I’m still alive to BE miserable. So, I can take it. :)
I started my life again yesterday. I’m so glad to be back that I’ll pretty much take whatever comes at this point. Bring on the rain, right?
PatBlogahan.com: Kinda need a hand →
I read 2 insulting things today and I always seem to take it all so personally.
So, how do YOU not? Its so weird how I can hear a thousand wonderful things and the one negative cripples me. It’s sad really. I mean I know who I am. I know what I’m can be good at and also what I’m not so good at…
I remind myself that other people’s opinions are beyond my control. I then pick and choose the people whose opinion really matters. I try to satisfy my family, myself and the people I love. When the source of the pain is close to home, I’ve learned to speak my mind. I don’t know if you’ll actually read this, but I hope it helps. I think your work is wonderful. Don’t let people hurt you. It’s your decision how much power they have.
Something nasty goin’ around…
Well, the boy woke me at 4AM hurting. He’s had a sore throat and no fever for the last 2 days. NOW he has a fever. I’m waiting for the clinic across the street to open up so that I can get him to the doctor.
I have to go see the doc myself today. I’m hurting too. Go figure.
PatBlogahan.com: Don't ask. Don't tell. →
I don’t claim to know what’s best for the politics of the world, nor do I really have a strong opinion for the rules and regulations of the armed services, however, when it comes to people communicating with people, maybe its best to keep our opinions to ourselves until asked. My father always…
Wow. I’m impressed. Imagine a celebrity that keeps their opinions and politics to themselves. :) Refreshing.
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<crickets>….yeah, I got nothin’.
PatBlogahan.com: Train-ing wheels? →
Ok I have an idea but I need you guys to love it and or help me figure it out. I want to create an event that I will love, you will have fun AND we can do something good for fellow humans, mostly children.
So, my idea is that, being a runner, I should host 10K’s all over the planet to raise…
I’m thinking a good name would be Train: Loco-Motion. :)
Sing like no one is listening.
If raindrops were kisses, I’d send you a storm.
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