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Thursday, June 18, 2015

Her Disbelief


Her disbelief hurts.  Hurts her and those that share her realm.  They can’t possibly understand the angst that goes on inside.  Trying desperately to remain on the positive side of things.  Her what if’s are stinging and leaving scars of tears.    How fragile she is at times.  Begging God to relieve her of the things that create the angst, fear…. Fear…. Fear… Some day’s she actually can breathe…. Some days.

She feels his pulling away; although she is told not to worry.  He says everything is ok.  Nothing is wrong.  What she hears is I’m leaving you.  I don’t want you.  I’m just not there.  She knows.  She has lived this.

As the morning drags by painfully she watches her phone for any sign of him.  Nothing.  How to not be in the middle of this will take time or practice or both… she wants the relief to come quickly.  How sad that a word will erase this but the silence increases the intensity of it all.

She is right.  Even if she isn’t… He is not there, today.  He wasn’t there yesterday.  But, given some unsettling news that she shared with him days ago… he lept to action.  Where could he help?  What did she need?  So…. Her memory tries to keep that in the forefront.  Seeking the comfort those memories bring.  Then being slapped back with the last couple of days of arm’s length interaction.  Let the crying begin.  She weeps. 

There is but one solution.  A loving God that takes all things and turns them around to work for the good of those that are called according to His purpose.  ALL things.  Her things. 

She wants to ask him for assurance… again.  But something inside says NO.  Your assurance can only come from above.  What you seek here on earth is fleeting and never lasts.  God gives the ability to breathe, move about in a hostile world…She wishes she were at home.  Home where scare, sad can be held at bay by sleep. 

She feels the energy leaving her body.  Drained she knows this has worn her out/down.  Just the insanity of it all nearly breaks her spirit.  Again she cries out, ‘sweet Jesus… please take this’. 

When the unsettling of human emotions overtakes us we tend to roll up in a ball as if to protect ourselves.   Move as far away from the issue/pain as possible and she knows she is close.   Traumatized over and over by what she thinks he can fix but doesn’t… she feels at her breaking point….But feelings can betray all of us.  Deep breathe……………………………….

Friday, June 12, 2015

Living  beyond ourselves...
it can be overwelming.  It takes place practice.. it can be scary.  But all in all rewarding.....
so,what holds us back?  Fear?  Self seeking?  I can say for me, awareness of others and their needs.. . It did not, is not coming easily or naturally.  However, seein others needs and  responding as  needed is awesome....
as I look around I see I have an awesome family...great friends...and a relationship new and exciting. I give all thanks to a God that loves unconditionally.....

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Consternation.......

Another huge wave of misery. 


Where does this stuff come from?  Being completely overwhelmed by an emotion or blindsided by something disconcerting in itself.  Wrap it up in a person that can't bounce back quickly and it gets scary... fast.


There is nothing driving this downside.  I can manufacture something to make it more plausible, more real that way I won't feel AS crazy when I have to explain.... the why of it all.  Cause truth be told.... I have no idea why the lows come.  Why the highs don't stay.  No idea.


What I do know is when I am ok with me, most things roll off me.  But, I'm not there today nor yesterday. 

Kids, camping and chaos


Kids, Camping and chaos

Well our first camping trip in several years has come and gone.  Glorious weather!  Mild/hot days and mild nights.  No rain….  Great food, awesome company (S) and family time!  What’s there not to love!

I learned a lot about ‘S’ family this weekend.  I watched things happen that surprised me, shocked me and angered me.  But, it’s not my deal and he will figure things out for himself.  Nothing shocking, but when others put others out then there is a problem….

So, Saturday we spent the day on the lake.  Mike rented a pontoon.  Gosh it was good to feel the wind as we breezed through the water….  God if you are listening, I want on the water so bad.  I don’t need a boat, a kayak will do but the early morning light coming up on the water is so calming…  I got out all three mornings taking pictures…. And, “S” was right there with me… he also loves the pictures of God’s handy work…

When I think of good memories of childhood they always involve my dad.  The calming force (although I know there were things beyond that).  He loved camping, the water.  I’m sure that is why we all want that so badly.    I am certain that I can go it alone though.  I am going to not go camping just because others can’t.  I enjoy it that much! 

Now a funny story.  In the fast pace of packing I actually forgot the tent.  When I told Steve that at 3:45am that morning before we left; he busted out laughing.  It was so infectious that I started laughing too.  He finally said, ‘man that should be the first thing you pack’ it is camping!  He has a wonderful sense of humor.  Our time together could not have been better.  

So, the camping was the best, the kids brought the chaos and we all lived to see the end of a great trip.

Friday, May 29, 2015

15 years.....


So today is May 29th, 2015.   Tomorrow my sweet granddaughter will be 15.  Now, that just knocks me backwards.  I can’t help but reflect on how much has happened since her precious self entered the world. 

OH my word how I love my grandkids.  I love Miss ‘S’ beyond words.   She was so adorable when she was little.  Such a showman.  She loved to sing to anyone that would listen.  Her favorite tune, Somewhere over the rainbow.  She would clap and smile so big anyones heart would melt.  15 years.  My gosh.

Of course I can’t think of those years without reflecting on my own life and where it has gone.  I was 41 when she was born.  41 and full of all kinds of nonsense.  Of course I was still with ‘r’.  Looking back I almost laugh at how he was not part of her birth/hospital nor any active part along the way.  I just kept quiet about that but now it is evident…. He just wasn’t a good grandfather.  How sad.

So, when she opens her eyes in the morning I want her to know how truly loved she is.  How her heart is still big enough to love those around her and is the underdog champion! 

Her love of singing has never waned and we still do karaoke and love that too.  She plays in the high school band (flute) and loves picking her guitar.   The one thing that won’t be the same is her pawpaw won’t be here.  He loved those kids with everything he is/was.  They adored him.  I am certain the day will go ok, but I will wonder as the events unfold who is thinking the same thing.  PawPaw you are missed and I’m so sorry you won’t get to see these precious kids grow older. 

 

Happy birthday “s”  mimi loves you enough for both of us.  

 

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Reason, Season or a Lifetime




I have heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason, season or a lifetime.  Well, yes… they do. 

After learning this I began to search out relationships of yesterday or even today and put that into perspective.  Boy does it ever ring true…

We can learn from someone, grow with someone or love someone… but it truly is just for a moment, if even that…. Ok, a moment in time.

Please don’t take that as a negative, because it isn’t.  it is a quiet and reflective state that allows me to see that.  What ‘role’ did they play?  To often times, for me, it leans heavily on the negative since those are the memories that stay in the forefront.   Of course I also need to look at the role I have played in those lives….

This morning I found out that a friend, a group member and a local physician passed away.  I was just shocked.  I burst into tears.  Why?  I mean … well I don’t know what I mean other than  wth!  I loved Clay.  He meant the world to so many of us.  He was a friend, a confidant…. A fellow journeyman.  But I watched as he declined over the past year or so with what I believe was depression.   From that aspect… he probably just couldn’t get it together.   RIP Clay.   You will be missed.   ** Season**

RJ – Lifetime.   We will be connected till the 12th of never…..

All others can qualify for all 3……

So, life always shocks me.  It can be scary…….. But!  I keep looking up!

Full of Life or a Life that is Full (take your pick)




Dare I share this one more time?  I was ‘sick’ for so long.  Well all my adult life…. When finally at 45 I was smacked between the eyes with reality.  Girl you need help!  Not before I had hurt the one person (besides my kids) that loved me unconditionally; which now seems funny since he put final conditions on me to get help and get out!

So, I did and it took a few more years but I finally saw the light… And boy was it bright… J

Getting sober was only the beginning.  But what a beginning it was; to me it was excruciating but now I know that was more to do with the end of my marriage than about getting sober… (which I needed to do anyway)…. 2007 I conceded.  God I can’t do this alone! I haven’t had a drink since…

So, when you / I look at years of abuse (spiritually, mentally, and physically) from the dregs of drugs and alcohol this title makes total sense…I have a full life and I am FULL of life!  Thank you Jesus!

So, as this post started taking form it came to me how truly FULL that is.  People say to me all the time, how do you go like you do?  Why do you get up so early?  What is the deal?   It is simple… I don’t want to waste another second….

So, of course I fill up my days.  Well my nights, my weekends.  I have been gifted another life and it shall not be taken for granted,,,, not for a second…..

There are ‘bleeps’ that cause me to derail for a minute… or a day or two….. but when common sense returns or the ‘thing’ dissipates I am back to ‘glass half full’ mode.

So, weekends during the warmer months are spent doing things outdoors.  Have already sat through several outdoor concerts….  The rain hasn’t stopped yet but hopefully it will leave soon…

I believe life is meant to be lived.  My prayer will continue to be…. Lord help me to live a life worthy of the gifts you have given….