Friday, August 29, 2008
Live in the moment
With the events of this week I have had a reoccuring thought---to appreciate each moment that we get to share with our precious family and friends. If I were to be sent back to the times when my children were small, that is what I would want to do better. I seemed/seem to let other matters crowd out my time to just enjoy and strengthen relationships. There was/is always more laundry to do, more calls to make... It reminds me of what Greg said on his blog a while back. He was voicing his frustration for not getting anything done that day because Bastian wanted attention. What he said was, maybe I need to focus more on how relationships were strengthened than on what I accomplished. He said it better but you get the idea. I want to take everyone that I love into a giant bear hug and just shout out how much I love you and thank you for the richness you've brought to my life. I want to sit and 'shoot the breeze' with you and just GIVE time to 'live in the moment'. To all of you, I am filled to overflowing with love for you and I pledge to prioritize my time- stewardship to give more to strengthening our relationships. After all, they are the only things we get to take with us into the eternities!
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My sweet buddie Gerbie! I love you so much...you have been a great blessing in my life and the best girlfriend anyone could ever ask for. May the sweet comfort of the Holy Ghost rest upon you and your family at this difficult and sacred time. The Lord has such a great plan for all of us and it is up to us to find out what that is and make a difference in the lives of those we associate with. You have done an amazing job raising your family and I know they all love you so much for it. I hope you can feel the great big bear hug back that I have for you. And besides...this is the first time I have ever made a comment on a blog so mark it down in history. Love, Herbie
well, that's my excuse for not having a spotless house. I love playing with Ashlyn and she loves me playing with her so why anyone would want to do the dishes or laundry instead of being with their most precious baby is beyond me. I guess you just have to not let pride get in the way and not worry about what people think if they don't see a perfectly clean house. :) I don't want to be that "messy, stinky" person people talk about but I try not to care if it's spick and span either. (hope I said that right)
You are a great person mom and you have more friends and keep friends than anyone I know. so I think you're already pretty good at keeping relationships. Love you!
What great thoughts! It goes right along with the wonderful RS lesson you gave today. Thanks--that was what I needed to hear. I'm going to try to play with Caysja more and do less dishes this week!
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