Monday, November 16, 2009
100 Years & PatienceI feel like I've been meeting myself coming and going these last two weeks. Things have been so very busy of late but after Friday my calendar is not quite as full and frankly, I'm looking forward to it. I'm a girl who likes to stay in bedroom shoes ALL day at least once a week! One of the things I love most about having a new baby is that it forces me to slow down. It gives me a really good reason to say no to just about anything. It gives me the freedom to stay home and just be Mom. Of course it also means a few sleepless nights and adjustments to a new lifestyle and schedule. Now that I think about it, I believe I'm still in shock. LOL!Anyhoo. Busy schedules make me stop and take little moments to appreciate the simple things. The stuff that really matters. The laughter and smiles of my kiddos.   
Well! Here I am...WEEKS later, coming back to finish this post! I survived my busy spell and the pace around here is a little more doable. *happy sigh*
My sweet grandmother celebrated her 100th birthday recently. I wish everyone knew her and I wish I had a video of all the things she's seen in her lifetime. Can you imagine being born in 1909 and still being alive, well, and mentally VERY competent in 2009?! 
She is a lady, who despite hardships, maintains a grateful posture and has this amazing ability to "move on" with grace and acceptance. As a child, her family lost their farm because a trusted friend misused funds that were entrusted to him. She lived through the Great Depression and World Wars I and II. June, her second born daughter died at the age of 18 months. She has outlived two husbands and all her immediate family. Despite the difficulties life brings, she is a happy, contented woman. My own personal hero. Someone I would love to be like.
~The morning of her party. It was a beautiful day.~
 Brad just called from the den, "Hey Babe, come hang out with me in here!" So. This will have to wait...yet again.
It's now Monday morning. I've got errands to run but before I go...we recently had a birthday boy around here. He is such a sweet thing. I see so much of me in him that it makes me laugh. Don't mess with our routines and why can't we be perfect?! :)
What a Daddy he is. Plays with the kids and loves it as much as they do.  I have lots more to say but no time to say it. Just one thought I'll leave you with. We aren't a family with crazy anger but we do have little flare ups of impatience. You know. Irritated tones here and there, knee jerk reactions. I've been amazed at the peace that has come from Brad and I making a concerted effort to simply watch the tone in our voice when buttons get pushed. The results are amazing. So, this is my banner at the moment: Patience from the gut. Not forced through gritted teeth. REAL. Impatience doesn't bring a better result. It merely teaches itself to those around me.
Very Thankful~
Stacey | |
