Thursday, July 24th, 2008
Image by letneo via Flickr“I want to be in the light.”
“I want a heart for humanity.”
“I dare you to move.”
All quotes from amazing songs that inspire and make me wonder what am I truly doing on this Earth.
Put them together… I want to move into the light with a heart for humanity. Surely makes me think about my choices.
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
As the first hurricane of the 2008 season comes on shore I am reminded of all the hurricanes Gwenn and I weathered in the 2004 season. Here is Dolly as she is about to make landfall.
Monday, July 21st, 2008
Image via WikipediaThis morning on my drive into work, on my way out of Flower Mound, through the quiet neighborhoods and the green grass lawns there was a man jogging. He was hot and sweaty and seemed as if he was overheating. It was already 87 degrees outside and it was only 7:45 am. I watched him approach a set of sprinklers of a house whom must be determined to keep their grass green and nourished.
The man was jogging on the sidewalk, this house had grass adjacent to the sidewalk, but concealed by a fence so these set of sprinklers probably are not seen often from the house. As the man slowed down to the sprinklers, appearing to overheat and in need of a drink, he bent down, cupped his hands and drink from the broken sprinkler. He then took the water the washed it over his face and then continued jog.
As I pulled away, I realized even the broken have a purpose. Who knows how long that sprinkler has been broken for, but today on this hot morning - that man needed a drink and who knows what would of happened had that sprinkler not been broken for him to have one.
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
Image by sandcastlematt via FlickrThe past few days I have been reconnecting with past friends from both my youth and young adulthood. I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I am searching for my purpose and/or vision for 2009, I feel that going backwards a bit and remembering who I was and all the people who helped me to be the person I am today will allow me to focus on my future and where I am to go.
I am realizing with each person I find and each memory I feel how much each person can affect our lives in such a special manner.
Some of these individuals I haven’t been in contact with in over 15 years and yet at first glance I knew it was them and was drawn to know the rest of their story.
To each person whom has ever touched my life. Thank you…
Monday, July 14th, 2008
Fish Kisses
Learning to Swim
Raft Slides
Belly Laughs
“The Cheese”
Chocolate Ice Cream
Grandma and Grandpa
Summer Days at the age of 3…
Does it get much better?
Friday, July 11th, 2008
I found this quote in an article i was reading on parenting.com
The real goal of discipline isn’t to punish. It’s to help kids really want to do the right thing.
It really made me think about how, when and why I discipline Dear Son. This quote is so true… discipline should be for teaching, a lesson - not to punish or make them feel guilt or shame. Going forward I will think of this quote with each disciplinary action needed and really think does the discipline match the ‘crime.’
Monday, July 7th, 2008
Image via WikipediaWe were driving to grandma and grandpa’s over this past 4th of July holiday weekend, when Dear Son excitedly blurted from the back seat “I see a sheep in the clouds!” Gwenn and I paused for a moment and looked at each other, this was his first cloud image. We both got so excited and started playing along with him. The game continued on the rest of the afternoon randomly whenever anyone saw an image in the clouds. By the end of the afternoon we had seen, flying dogs, race cars, sharks and much much more. It was such a moment of joy to see his imagination at work and for us to remember that childhood fun.
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
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Thursday, June 12th, 2008
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I read a quote yesterday…
Success isn’t a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.
Wait for it..
Just imagine going into each project, each vision, each goal with that type of attitude and aspiration. The quote is so right, things to not just get handed to us. We must work hard to accomplish and reach our own definitions and heights of success. We must be focused and passionate each day, burning to reach success, otherwise really what is the point?
Each of us has a different definition of success. For some, it maybe owning a company or writing a book; for others, success is simply going to work each day and keeping the a job. However you define success, do not let others definition of success ruin your vision, your passion or let others define success for you. We were each given a purpose in life, how we fulfill it is our OWN destiny!
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
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This weekend our family enjoyed 2 wonderful play dates for Dear Son. It was so great to see him interact with children his own age and watch them in amusement and imagination.
On Saturday we attended a local festival full of music, bounce houses, great food and new friends. On Sunday, we enjoyed swimming, great food, bubbles, tractor rides, good conversation at an old friends house whom we are getting to know better.
All these activities left me tired, but thankful for friends and people who are willing to open up their lives and let my family into theirs. At times, I can be very closed to new situations and moments, however, this weekend reminded me that I need to be willing to try new adventures, be spontaneous again, and show Dear Son it is OK to sometimes stay up past his bed time. It is the sparkle in the eyes and the new wonders that keeps life fun and magical in the mist of all the routine and chaos.
So thank you friends for reaching out!
