It's almost a New Year, friends!
I am not really a fan of New Year resolutions. I don't keep them very well. The losing of five pounds will always be one for me, but it is not my resolution. This blog keeps me honest. When others read your words, it keeps me accountable.
1. I want to be kind to myself
2. I want to be more of an optimist
3. Learn the waiting is not a bad thing
These are my resolutions. Friends, what are yours?
May the New Year be one of new beginnings!
R
Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Smiling
Happy Sunday, friends!
I will be watching some NFL football in about thirty minutes, but I thought I would share this.
After church today, I fell trying to step down from the curb. I stepped down, and thought it would be smooth sailing thereafter. I didn't take into account that the pavement was not in good condition, and was not totally flat like asphalt. I didn't fall gracefully. My hand was bloodied, and so was my knee, as I would soon find out. I just got up, and dusted myself off. I am fine.
I have no depth perception. After every fall, I do not so secretly wish I had some.
I used to be so upset with myself for letting myself fall or not fall.
Today, I am accepting the I may fall, but I shall get up again. I am learning to accept the lady who looks back at me in the mirror. I have asked God the question of why too many times. I lost count. I am not Cerebral Palsy. It is just a condition of which I do have.
All days are not this great. I have bad days too. Life is not perfect, and not fair. I am imperfectly perfect. Learning to laugh even when that is the last thing I want to do.
R
I will be watching some NFL football in about thirty minutes, but I thought I would share this.
After church today, I fell trying to step down from the curb. I stepped down, and thought it would be smooth sailing thereafter. I didn't take into account that the pavement was not in good condition, and was not totally flat like asphalt. I didn't fall gracefully. My hand was bloodied, and so was my knee, as I would soon find out. I just got up, and dusted myself off. I am fine.
I have no depth perception. After every fall, I do not so secretly wish I had some.
I used to be so upset with myself for letting myself fall or not fall.
Today, I am accepting the I may fall, but I shall get up again. I am learning to accept the lady who looks back at me in the mirror. I have asked God the question of why too many times. I lost count. I am not Cerebral Palsy. It is just a condition of which I do have.
All days are not this great. I have bad days too. Life is not perfect, and not fair. I am imperfectly perfect. Learning to laugh even when that is the last thing I want to do.
R
Friday, December 28, 2012
Truth and Thanks!
Good afternoon, friends!
Today, I want to thank you all for all the love following yesterday's post. I am overwhelmed! Everyone has their own "Accomplishment" story. This John Keats quote sums up some feelings I cannot adequately express at the moment.
'Beauty is truth, truth, beauty'-that is ye know on earth, and all ye need to know."
Have a great day!
R
Today, I want to thank you all for all the love following yesterday's post. I am overwhelmed! Everyone has their own "Accomplishment" story. This John Keats quote sums up some feelings I cannot adequately express at the moment.
'Beauty is truth, truth, beauty'-that is ye know on earth, and all ye need to know."
Have a great day!
R
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Accomplishment
In the midst of cleaning this morning, I happened to see a folder on the shelf. I decided to open it up and take a look. What I found left me in pleasant amazement. I found old poems from so many years ago. I was reminded me of what worries and fears I had at the time. I got a chance to reflect on how much I have accomplished. I realized God has been very good to me. He still is. So much has changed in seven plus years. I am a college graduate. I am a world traveler. I am loved. I am a follower of CHRIST!
I once wrote a poem about my Cerebral Palsy. I wondered if my CP was a blessing or a curse. I still pose that question to myself sometimes, but it has for the most part, it has been a blessing.
For the most part, the only one who notices my Cerebral Palsy, is me! I still have days where I have fear, but they get fewer and fewer.
Someone told me recently that I need to recognize the accomplishments, and how far I have come. Today, I will do just that!
I have so much more I want to accomplish, and I will! If it has to be done with one small step at a time, so be it. I have a hard time being nice to myself. Today I will say to myself: Well done, my friend!
Any accomplishments, friends, you need to acknowledge today? Would love to hear!
R
I once wrote a poem about my Cerebral Palsy. I wondered if my CP was a blessing or a curse. I still pose that question to myself sometimes, but it has for the most part, it has been a blessing.
For the most part, the only one who notices my Cerebral Palsy, is me! I still have days where I have fear, but they get fewer and fewer.
Someone told me recently that I need to recognize the accomplishments, and how far I have come. Today, I will do just that!
I have so much more I want to accomplish, and I will! If it has to be done with one small step at a time, so be it. I have a hard time being nice to myself. Today I will say to myself: Well done, my friend!
Any accomplishments, friends, you need to acknowledge today? Would love to hear!
R
Friendship
Good morning, friends!
" Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light."
Helen Keller
I have some friends I would walk in the dark with without any reservations!
Have a great day!
R
" Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light."
Helen Keller
I have some friends I would walk in the dark with without any reservations!
Have a great day!
R
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Exercise playlist
Friends, I need your help!
Getting back in the exercise groove. I want to be the healthiest version of me possible. I love music! It gets my mind focused, and ready to move. Do you exercise to music? If so, what are your favorites? Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Ready to get my heart racing!
R
Getting back in the exercise groove. I want to be the healthiest version of me possible. I love music! It gets my mind focused, and ready to move. Do you exercise to music? If so, what are your favorites? Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Ready to get my heart racing!
R
Christmas day!
Christmas Day 2012 was a smashing success! I got to see many of my family members I don't see often. I also got to enjoy my nephew's precious smile. Seeing him open his gifts was one of the highlights of my day. As one gets older, the gifts don't matter much, but the memories being made sure do. The little ones we love make us feel a childlike giddiness as well!
"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year"
Charles Dickens
Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!
R
"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year"
Charles Dickens
Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!
R
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