Plenty of time to sit, think and type.

On July 4th, after having a fabulous lunch and going to a movie with friends, we returned home for some down time before the evening events began. I was tired and wanted a nap, but was invited to play catch with my Benson. Who can resist when their 14 yr old is willing to hang out with them in any capacity? I don't know if you have seen my 14 yr old lately. Dude is a man!! He is 14 but has the stature and characteristics of a much older male specimen!! Josh had been throwing the baseball with him, but he throws hard! And Josh had caught a zinger in his glove right over a finger that had been broken a couple of years ago while playing basketball. Thus the invitation for me to come play. Well, my reflexes aren't what they used to be apparently because I missed, with my glove, a low throw, that hit my right shin with great force! Have you ever seen a little child knock their head on the corner of a coffee table and seen the instant "goose egg"? Same affect. Oh man did it hurt. Originally we were told it was fractured, but upon follow up with the orthopaedist we found out it is just one wicked deep tissue bruise. What it all boils down to is me having lots of time to sit in my old haggard Lazy Boy, with my leg elevated and my lap top atop my lap. I have read the news, played Webkinz, read blogs, written emails,....the list goes on! So, with that explanation...i will share some thoughts I have had while sitting here!!

First and foremost I have to say I am so amazed at the kindness and generosity of others. My friends and family around me have been so kind. From gift bags of treats, to meals, rides for my kids, trips to the grocery store, a wheelchair so I could go to Benson's baseball game, play dates for my kids, and on and on! I am so grateful for the generosity and kindness of so many. And all of these acts of kindness have been unsolicited. Amazing! People are just good and kind!


I love people. I always have! I think if I have one "obsession" in this world it is people. I love to meet new ones, strengthen relationships with the ones I already know. I try hard to love all people regardless of religious convictions, cultural diversities, differing opinions, political oppositions, whatever makes them the same as or different than me. What I have found in my 36 years is that there is good in every single person I have ever met. It is easy to consent rate on the things that make us different or the personality traits that "bug ya". But, my goal is to focus on the parts of people's character that are good. And love them for it. I can't say that I am perfect at this, but it is something I try very hard to do. Does this mean I am friends with everyone? No. But I choose to have guile for no one! Who has time for it? It is such a waste of energy. I don't have any energy to spare and so why would I possibly waste even an ounce on focusing on the negative of any person or situation? I think so many confrontations and conflicts happen simply because people don't consider the what experiences, hopes and dreams (dashed or realized), traditions, love or the lack of love that others bring to any given situation.

Lots of things on my mind, but I will save them for another time. Just remember to laugh and love like your life depends on it. Because actually, it absolutely does!!