I have learned
that one of the best blessings is a
that one of the best blessings is a
meal shared with close friends.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
June 20 - Attitude
I've learned that either you control your attitude
or it controls you.
I wish I could say that I always remember this quote. I have found myself in a place where my attitude is controlling me. That is not a place that I like to be. It is so much better when I take control of my attitude. Life is just too short to have an attitude that is anything less than positive!
or it controls you.
I wish I could say that I always remember this quote. I have found myself in a place where my attitude is controlling me. That is not a place that I like to be. It is so much better when I take control of my attitude. Life is just too short to have an attitude that is anything less than positive!
June 19 - last a lifetime
You have heard the statement, “When it rains, it pours.” We it has been pouring at our house. A couple weeks ago the clutch went out in Todd’s tractor, then the starter when out in the four wheeler, next belt broke on the vacuum (I was able to fix that one) and lastly the engine blew up in riding lawn mower. It is all overwhelming and I am not even the one that has to fix it. Todd has been fixing something for weeks it seems. It is not that things broke, because they were not cared for. They broke because they were used for their purposes. “Things” are not built to last a lifetime.
This makes me think about how fortunate we are as people; we are built to last a lifetime. As we use our bodies or minds for the purpose it was built for we become better, not just worn out. Some examples are: by exercising we get into better shape and strengthen our bodies; by reading we sharpen our minds. We are so fortunate that we were built to last a lifetime!
Blessings
Robin
This makes me think about how fortunate we are as people; we are built to last a lifetime. As we use our bodies or minds for the purpose it was built for we become better, not just worn out. Some examples are: by exercising we get into better shape and strengthen our bodies; by reading we sharpen our minds. We are so fortunate that we were built to last a lifetime!
Blessings
Robin
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
June 18 - Mud
Boy Fun
A couple nights ago, I came home to find clothing strung across my yard and piles of it in the garage. It was all wet and full of mud. When I got in the house, Andrew informed me that he had a great day with his friends. I asked what they did and I was sure that the wet muddy clothing had something to do with it. They went “mud bogging”. They rode the four wheeler through every mud hole they could find, then went to the play in stream to clean off. Unfortunately, they found out the stream just produced more mud on them. Andrew said, “It was great -- Boy Fun, girls would never do this!”
Blessed by MUD!
A couple nights ago, I came home to find clothing strung across my yard and piles of it in the garage. It was all wet and full of mud. When I got in the house, Andrew informed me that he had a great day with his friends. I asked what they did and I was sure that the wet muddy clothing had something to do with it. They went “mud bogging”. They rode the four wheeler through every mud hole they could find, then went to the play in stream to clean off. Unfortunately, they found out the stream just produced more mud on them. Andrew said, “It was great -- Boy Fun, girls would never do this!”
Blessed by MUD!
June 17 - Strawberries
I have been waiting for this day for four years!
Four years ago, I planted my strawberry patch. I worked hard that first year weeding and caring for my new little strawberries. I knew that the first year would not produce any fruit. I also knew that the second year would not be a year of abundance. Last year, my strawberries took off and I actually had produce. The berries were small, but there were berries! This year is the year I have been working and waiting for --- my patch is beautiful, the berries are abundant, big and juicy.
I am glad that I did not give up on my strawberry patch. The work was worth it! This reminds me to have patience as abundance will come.
Blessings
Robin
Four years ago, I planted my strawberry patch. I worked hard that first year weeding and caring for my new little strawberries. I knew that the first year would not produce any fruit. I also knew that the second year would not be a year of abundance. Last year, my strawberries took off and I actually had produce. The berries were small, but there were berries! This year is the year I have been working and waiting for --- my patch is beautiful, the berries are abundant, big and juicy.
I am glad that I did not give up on my strawberry patch. The work was worth it! This reminds me to have patience as abundance will come.
Blessings
Robin
June 16 - Blessings
Some days we just need to count our blessings and not worry about our problems. I have found that when I focus on my blessings, my problems just do not seem so big anymore.
Blessings
Robin
Blessings
Robin
Sunday, June 14, 2009
June 15 - A Mother's Guilt
Guilt
I try to be a good daughter, but sometimes I disappoint my mother. I bet this is a statement that all daughters have made. Mothers of course are the best at making a person feel guilt. I hope this is a skill that I do not feel the need to use on my children as they become adults.
I wrote about my Grandmother’s birthday yesterday. I am very happy for her and I love her with all my heart. Today, mMy mom and her siblings had cake and ice cream at the nursing home for Grandma. My mom called a couple weeks ago to let me know that they would be hosting a “small” party for Grandma, if I wanted to come. She told me it would be simple. I thought about driving out for the event. I did not have anything conflicting on my calendar, but the rest of my family either had a conflict or did not want spend a beautiful summer day in the car, driving two hours each way and only spend a couple hours visiting. I did not want to drive by myself, so I took the selfish route and did not go home for the day. My reasoning --- Grandma would be so busy with the other guest that she would not know I was there or not. I can go another time and spend more quality time with Grandma.
Then the dreaded call came about 5PM. My mom, “What came up that you did not attend today?” I told her the truth. She told me the names of all 40 people that did attend Grandma’s “small” party today and how far they traveled to be with Grandma on her 95th birthday. Yes, the guilt set in! She told me how cute my cousin’s baby is and all the thing she is doing and it was too bad that I missed it. She told me about all the people that asked where I was. Grandma did not ask about me, but she asked about my brother. Mom explained that he was not able to make it. Grandma scolded my mom, for not raising a better son. I got the message it meant daughter too. More guilt!
I knew when I made the decision I would feel guilty about not attending. I did take the selfish route my not attending. I could have drove by myself and been just fine or I could have played the guilt game on one of my family members to get them to go with me. I took the easy way out, but I did learn from the day. I learned that investing time is more important than investing energy or resources into people. It was important to my mom to have me there today and I let her down. I hope I remember this the next time I am faced with a decision like this.
Blessings
Robin
I try to be a good daughter, but sometimes I disappoint my mother. I bet this is a statement that all daughters have made. Mothers of course are the best at making a person feel guilt. I hope this is a skill that I do not feel the need to use on my children as they become adults.
I wrote about my Grandmother’s birthday yesterday. I am very happy for her and I love her with all my heart. Today, mMy mom and her siblings had cake and ice cream at the nursing home for Grandma. My mom called a couple weeks ago to let me know that they would be hosting a “small” party for Grandma, if I wanted to come. She told me it would be simple. I thought about driving out for the event. I did not have anything conflicting on my calendar, but the rest of my family either had a conflict or did not want spend a beautiful summer day in the car, driving two hours each way and only spend a couple hours visiting. I did not want to drive by myself, so I took the selfish route and did not go home for the day. My reasoning --- Grandma would be so busy with the other guest that she would not know I was there or not. I can go another time and spend more quality time with Grandma.
Then the dreaded call came about 5PM. My mom, “What came up that you did not attend today?” I told her the truth. She told me the names of all 40 people that did attend Grandma’s “small” party today and how far they traveled to be with Grandma on her 95th birthday. Yes, the guilt set in! She told me how cute my cousin’s baby is and all the thing she is doing and it was too bad that I missed it. She told me about all the people that asked where I was. Grandma did not ask about me, but she asked about my brother. Mom explained that he was not able to make it. Grandma scolded my mom, for not raising a better son. I got the message it meant daughter too. More guilt!
I knew when I made the decision I would feel guilty about not attending. I did take the selfish route my not attending. I could have drove by myself and been just fine or I could have played the guilt game on one of my family members to get them to go with me. I took the easy way out, but I did learn from the day. I learned that investing time is more important than investing energy or resources into people. It was important to my mom to have me there today and I let her down. I hope I remember this the next time I am faced with a decision like this.
Blessings
Robin
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