Showing posts with label 31 day photo challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 31 day photo challenge. Show all posts
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Through it all
Day 09 – A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.
This would have to be my best friend. The one person who has been there through it all: death, birth, new friends, old friends, loosing friends, depression, bi-polar disorder, crazy family, no money, car accidents, revelations, children, surgeries. I wonder if he knew what he was getting into when he said, "I do." He has seen me at my best and my worst and he's still here. God bless my best friend and lover, E.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Bug makes me laugh
Day 08 – A picture that makes you laugh.
This is my daughter, Bug. Pictures of her always make me laugh. She cannot make a nice, smiling, posed face to save her life. Bug makes funny faces in all her pictures.
Bug and I struggle with our relationship because we are so much alike. I want to save her from all the mistakes I made, the things I don't like about her are the things I don't like in myself.
* lack of focus
* penchant toward silliness
* unmotivated to get work done
* has a hard time taking responsibility for her own actions
* overly dramatic
But the things I love about her are also the things I love about me.
* loves people
* creative
* can talk about anything
* mischievous
* willing to try new things
And the thing I love the most about Bug? That she genuinely cares about other people. She is a nurturer at heart and will not only make a great mom someday, but she will make a great adult in whatever her chosen field is because she really does care about people and taking care of them.
Bug and I struggle with our relationship because we are so much alike. I want to save her from all the mistakes I made, the things I don't like about her are the things I don't like in myself.
* lack of focus
* penchant toward silliness
* unmotivated to get work done
* has a hard time taking responsibility for her own actions
* overly dramatic
But the things I love about her are also the things I love about me.
* loves people
* creative
* can talk about anything
* mischievous
* willing to try new things
And the thing I love the most about Bug? That she genuinely cares about other people. She is a nurturer at heart and will not only make a great mom someday, but she will make a great adult in whatever her chosen field is because she really does care about people and taking care of them.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
I need to have a talk with her
Day 06 – A picture of a person you’d love to trade places with for a day.
Though I often complain about my life there is no one else I would rather be. Life has taught me that no one has it all together no matter how good they look. If someone isn't in the middle of a major life lesson than they are on the cusp of one. We are always growing, learning, and changing. But if I were held at gun point and told to pick one person to trade a day with it would be myself at 15.
First things first, girl, that hair has got to go. The 80's are over, deal with it. Embrace who you are, and stop trying so hard to fit in. The best thing about you as an adult is that you don't fit into a mold.
Work harder. It's worth it. You will regret not going out for the basketball team, joining track, and staying on the fringes. No guts, no glory. Don't be afraid to try new things. Take an art class, trust me, you'll regret it if you don't.
None of the boys you thought you loved in high school will be any part of your adult life. God is going to bring you an amazing man who completes you in every way. Stop wasting your time thinking about boys and focus on your dreams and your interests.
You are going to make a lousy teacher, but a great Mary Kay consultant. You will never, ever, truly be organized, but you will always find time for people. You will learn to like mushrooms. Keep an open mind and an open heart. There are so many things you are going to learn to love that you don't even understand right now.
There are so many things I wish I could go back and say to me at 15. I need to have a talk with her.
Though I often complain about my life there is no one else I would rather be. Life has taught me that no one has it all together no matter how good they look. If someone isn't in the middle of a major life lesson than they are on the cusp of one. We are always growing, learning, and changing. But if I were held at gun point and told to pick one person to trade a day with it would be myself at 15.
Work harder. It's worth it. You will regret not going out for the basketball team, joining track, and staying on the fringes. No guts, no glory. Don't be afraid to try new things. Take an art class, trust me, you'll regret it if you don't.
None of the boys you thought you loved in high school will be any part of your adult life. God is going to bring you an amazing man who completes you in every way. Stop wasting your time thinking about boys and focus on your dreams and your interests.
You are going to make a lousy teacher, but a great Mary Kay consultant. You will never, ever, truly be organized, but you will always find time for people. You will learn to like mushrooms. Keep an open mind and an open heart. There are so many things you are going to learn to love that you don't even understand right now.
There are so many things I wish I could go back and say to me at 15. I need to have a talk with her.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Death
Day 05 – A picture of your favorite memory.
I know, I know. Death is not usually what you think of when you think of favorite memories. But this is truly one of my very favorites that I will treasure forever. My husband's grandmother passed away 2 years ago. She was loved by many and even today my breath catches in my throat when I remember her and her love of people and how she made everyone feel welcome. Grandma Chris adored her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. And they all adored her.
There was a large memorial service for her where all those who loved her could gather and remember her and celebrate her life. But before that we had a small graveside service that was just for family. Everyone was sharing things that they loved about her or wanted to say. My son, Cale, who was only 8 at the time, quoted his favorite bible verse without any prompting from me or my husband. In a small, sweet, clear voice he said, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
Having Asperger's syndrome, Cale does not do well in social situations, especially when he doesn't understand all the emotions involved, which is often. I will never forget his sweet voice as he chimed in to remember his great grandmother. He put all fear and anxiety aside to be a part of something bigger than himself. May I have the strength and determination to be more like that.
I know, I know. Death is not usually what you think of when you think of favorite memories. But this is truly one of my very favorites that I will treasure forever. My husband's grandmother passed away 2 years ago. She was loved by many and even today my breath catches in my throat when I remember her and her love of people and how she made everyone feel welcome. Grandma Chris adored her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. And they all adored her.
There was a large memorial service for her where all those who loved her could gather and remember her and celebrate her life. But before that we had a small graveside service that was just for family. Everyone was sharing things that they loved about her or wanted to say. My son, Cale, who was only 8 at the time, quoted his favorite bible verse without any prompting from me or my husband. In a small, sweet, clear voice he said, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
Having Asperger's syndrome, Cale does not do well in social situations, especially when he doesn't understand all the emotions involved, which is often. I will never forget his sweet voice as he chimed in to remember his great grandmother. He put all fear and anxiety aside to be a part of something bigger than himself. May I have the strength and determination to be more like that.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Tradition
Every year on Valentin's Day we have a big spaghetti dinner for our family. We take turns going around the table and telling each family member what it is we love about them. I look forward to it every year and no matter how jaded I become about chocolates, flowers, and cards this is one night I look forward to. I love it's simplicity.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
The Good Guys
Day 03 – A picture of the cast from your favorite show.
Ah, The Good Guys. Cop shows have always been pretty high on my list of must-see tv. The old, retro, "bust me some punks" kind of cop and the new, young, hip, follow procedures rookie make me laugh, cry, and not think about my troubles for an hour a week. This is my favorite show to watch with my honey.
Friday, February 11, 2011
She knows me well
Day 02 – A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest.
This distinction has to go to a women who did not give birth to me, a women who embraced me with open arms and made me her own. She is a woman whom I have said hurtful things to and many bitter words and yet she still loves me. This woman has seen me on my best days, my worst days, and the days that I couldn't even find myself. She makes me feel smart, loved, strong, brave, creative, and beautiful. She has taught me what it means to be a mother and what it means to be a wife. She has dried tears, caused giggles, and knows more about me than even I know. I don't tell this woman often enough how very special she is to me and just how lost I would be without her. I thank God often that I have her around still to talk to nearly every day. We often don't see eye to eye, but that doesn't stop us from sharing our lives with each other. This woman is more than just a friend, this woman is my mother.
This distinction has to go to a women who did not give birth to me, a women who embraced me with open arms and made me her own. She is a woman whom I have said hurtful things to and many bitter words and yet she still loves me. This woman has seen me on my best days, my worst days, and the days that I couldn't even find myself. She makes me feel smart, loved, strong, brave, creative, and beautiful. She has taught me what it means to be a mother and what it means to be a wife. She has dried tears, caused giggles, and knows more about me than even I know. I don't tell this woman often enough how very special she is to me and just how lost I would be without her. I thank God often that I have her around still to talk to nearly every day. We often don't see eye to eye, but that doesn't stop us from sharing our lives with each other. This woman is more than just a friend, this woman is my mother.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
a new challenge for a new year
I don't have a good reason for this blog other than that I love pictures and I love participating in challenges with my friends. Several people I know are doing this on facebook, but I wanted to do it somewhere it wouldn't just be burried with all the other junk. This blog is a much better archive, I believe. Another challenge I have given myself lately is to go deeper in my life. To dig out the stuff that is there, hang on to the important life changing things, and release the crap that is holding me back. So this is my response to my friend Emily's blog. I am taking up the challenge for 31 days of pictures.
Day 01 – A picture of yourself with ten facts.
1- I love the rain and everything to do with it.
2- I am discovering my inner artist.
3- I am learning to slow down and stop hurrying.
4- Honesty and vulnerability are important to me.
5- The older I get the harder it is for me to stick to the values I grew up with.
6- I am a scientist at heart. I love to know how things work and why they work. I am most intrigued by biology.
7- I am not as brave as I seem sometimes.
8- I have taken a 12 step class and I don't care what you think of me when I say it was one of the most eye opening experiences of my life.
9-I am weak, I cannot live life on my own. I need the people God has given me to spur me on to love and good deeds.
10- I am tired of living the Metroville, suburbia lifestyle. I want adventure. I want to save the world, or at least my little corner of it. I want to be a super hero. I want to live the abundant life that Jesus came to give.
Day 01 – A picture of yourself with ten facts.
1- I love the rain and everything to do with it.
2- I am discovering my inner artist.
3- I am learning to slow down and stop hurrying.
4- Honesty and vulnerability are important to me.
5- The older I get the harder it is for me to stick to the values I grew up with.
6- I am a scientist at heart. I love to know how things work and why they work. I am most intrigued by biology.
7- I am not as brave as I seem sometimes.
8- I have taken a 12 step class and I don't care what you think of me when I say it was one of the most eye opening experiences of my life.
9-I am weak, I cannot live life on my own. I need the people God has given me to spur me on to love and good deeds.
10- I am tired of living the Metroville, suburbia lifestyle. I want adventure. I want to save the world, or at least my little corner of it. I want to be a super hero. I want to live the abundant life that Jesus came to give.
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