My sister and I used to have a challenging relationship (10 years between us, probably added a layer to that), however, in the last 1 1/2 years or so, we have become very close. Not only as the big sister do I feel immensely proud of her, but she is one of my best friends, and truly is there no matter what.
Look what I got in the mail yesterday (yup, she still calls me “Neen,” from when she was 5?). This people THIS, is what’s important. Family, and showing your appreciation. How lucky am I?
I’ve been absent the last week or so-I had an injury to my lower right forearm, which also happens to be my dominant arm. Typing, writing, mousing, have been painful at best, with me walking around with my arm raised in the air so blood doesn’t pool. There was a little cause for concern, when my body was encountering difficulty fighting the visible infection. I actually asked for friends and family to send extra love my way because I needed it! It’s times like these that I realize I am surrounded by awesome individuals that care about me and my well-being, and all I need to do in my time of need, is ask.
Why don’t I ever ask? Why don’t I put myself first? Also, how did I get so lucky as to have all of these people in my life?
Then, there are those individuals that reached out that I haven’t heard from in years to find out what was going on, I shared with them, and then I never heard from them again. This naturally has me thinking. Why don’t I hear from you regularly, or at least every now and then? Why do you only reach out in my (rare) time of need and then disappear again once you find out? Do you actually care? So, my thoughts to you this Thursday as I start this August off blogging again now that typing isn’t too painful, are this: is it you, or is it them?
“When nobody around you seems to measure up, it’s time to check your yardstick.”
–Bill Lemley
Happy Valentine’s Day to my one and only, Seth. Even though we’re separated again this year, what we hold in our hearts is what matters.
“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.”
–Bob Marley
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