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Good Morning
Things are so much better when we remember to do that, especially
when we're going through rough waters, as so many of us are at the
moment. Focusing on the beauty around us is quieting, settles the
mind, quiets one's spirit- enables a man to see beyond his pain.
I want to thank every one of you for your prayers and support,
wish to reassure you that everything is going to be okay. I have no
idea how God will solve our present problem but have absolutely no
doubt that He will. My daughter, bless her heart, knows this too.
Life gets hard sometimes, which is why it pays to watch out for
those unexpected things. One reason I was so stressed is because I forgot to do that. There has been so many things going on in my life that I got caught up in them, forgot to take time for what matters; not just the beauty outside, but in people (like every one of you), in the laughter of little children, a loved one's embrace, in the beautiful way a friend expresses himself as he tries to lift your spirits.
While talking to my daughter last night I got to remembering something she did when she was a little girl - something she said. Remembering it set everything right again (for me, and for her too).
The entry:
I was thinking, while sipping my morning coffee, of all the beauty that exists in the world and of how often we take it for granted. I have been taking a morning walk this morning, a mental one, walking backwards in my mind and allowing myself the luxury of lingering when I come across a special memory. I was given red roses which reminded me of a special time with my daughter. She was not quite three years old and, like me, loved flowers. She used to suck her thumb when she'd start getting sleepy, which told me she was ready for her nap. We were outside one day, looking at the roses in our yard. I was talking to my mother and right in mid sentence she looked over my head and a huge smile lit her sweet face.
"Now that would make a terrific picture," she said. I turned to see what she'd been looking at and saw my little girl with a rose in her hand. She was holding it carefully in her little hand turning it this way,then that way, every once in a while smelling its fragrance. Then, while we watched, she broke off a petal and carefully set the rose on the ground. She took the petal and set it gently and carefully on the thumb of one hand. She sucked the thumb of her right hand while stroking the soft rose petal on her other thumb with her finger on left hand. Oh just remembering this moment makes my eyes tear up.
My mother hugged her and asked what she was doing with the flower. She looked at my mother and then at me and said, "just loving it." Out of the mouths of babes. I never saw a flower after that without remembering my little girls words. "Just loving it." she said. Three words that could make our lives so much easier.
Her words made me view things differently, especially the world around me. The mountains, rivers and oceans, diamond-studded skies, rainbows, trees and green lawns, roses, gardenias, lilac, jasmine, and every other kind of flower in existance. I spend as much time as possible outdoors, looking at all the wonderful things our Creator created just for us. Like my daughter, when my husband or somebody else asks me what I'm doing when I'm
enjoying something I'll simply answer, " I'm just loving it."
What if we applied her three words to our relationships? What if we simply made the decision to " just love the people in our lives? Love them as theyare, unconditionally, without any expectations? Do we have expectations? Of course. All of us do. But how wonderful it would be if we at least (tried) to make the effort to
"just love them." ...exactly as they are. **Just food for thought.*
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I have a lot of major changes coming up; changes that
could knock me off my feet if I let them. But NO WAY!
Life is what it is, right? Bad things happen to us all. But
that's okay! God will see us through it. Meanwhile, we can
remain positive. And rather than feel sorry for ourselves, we
can try to make our corner of the world a little brighter.
Let's not take life for granted. Today is a brand new day,
offers us a DO OVER. Le'ts take advantage of it. Let's keep
trusting, God Let's keep enjoying the moments of our life:
Our children, friends, our computers, music, our hobbies,
our book, cars, toys, grandchildren, the rain, sunshine,
our favorite foods - whatever makes us smile.
Happiness is contagious, so let's do our best to
brighten somebody's day.
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Guess that about does it, guys & dolls.
I am going to make myself some breakfast.
I'm surrounded by them, here in J-land.
Love you much,
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have a good week:)
Deb -
Hi Barb, Sorry to read that you and yours are going through hard times. I know you will be strong and the good Lord will quide you. Sending prayer and love. Dawn
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lovely memory Barb, I've learned over the years to remind myself to enjoy the moments. love you rose
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That was a cute story. Be like a child is what He tells us. lol Believing all things. I love nature and animals. The other day I was driving and looking at the sky and everything and the thought was... "Oh Lord thank you so much for letting me see these things!" Just seeing is so amazing to me. Looking straight a head but seeing up, down, and to the side. Wow! Seeing and birth is so amazing to me!
It is possible to love someone again. Lost love can be found again if a person will give it a chance. Barb you and your family are in my prayers. Loving you, Janie
12/31/07 6:59 AM
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