Really where does time go....it
is hard to believe that in almost 31 days there will be only a half the year
left of 2014. As a true optimist seeing the glass half full, I find it
interesting driving to the store yesterday where I turned at the light only to
see the other drivers stopped, looking down at their phones not paying any
attention to the light turning or the other cars surrounding them. Are we in
such a hurry with texting, checking the Internet, to notice what we have? What is so important that waiting may not be an option?
Today while waiting at the stop
light, my children and I were greeted by the sound of car horns. The two cars
behind me both honked because I did not make the right hand turn not because I
did not want to but because I could not. Both drivers had no patience to wait
for the pedestrian crossing in the cross walk. If either one of the drivers
bothered to pay attention to their surroundings maybe they would have thought
twice before honking. After I did turn, the driver right behind me tried to
pass several times as it appeared we were going to the same place, going around
the gas station parking lot, only to be cut off by construction in place, at
last we ended up in the McDonald's drive-thru together. Again, his car right
behind mine. So in a nice gesture, I purchased his food and asked the
McDonald's cashier to please let him know along with the message of “have
a nice day." As we drove off watching, the driver got a huge
smile on his face saying it all....really take a moment it is okay and yes, his smile made it all worth it.
Every day we are given a do over
from the day before to wake up, smile and make a positive impact in life. A
choice to make a difference whether it is small or big, no one knows but the
choices are endless on today and right now. Without knowing what tomorrow may
bring, we can only imagine or hope that the plan the God has set-forth is
working in our favor. Each day I become more humbled as I have always stood my
ground on the principal of right and wrong, I have slowly learned over the
years it is not always so cut and dry as I would like. Working with the
Department of Social Services over the last 5 years, having several gifts
(babies) come in and out of our home and our own babies (teenagers) life is a
daily blessing along with a work in progress with no parent handbook. Learning by the choices that are made. Good or Bad!
My calling to be a parent, to
foster children, to be a sister, to be a friend is to love unconditionally, to
advocate when needed, to make choices and to make a difference as the impact
will be weighed one way or the other. Helping someone without the expectation
to be rewarded is the best gift of all. “A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will
himself be refreshed.” Proverbs
11:25
I am blessed, my family is blessed in more ways than I can imagine. I am so thankful for the life that I live each day. Yes, my life is a roller coaster but it is my roller coaster along with my family. God does have a plan for ALL of us, the path that HE has
chosen for you has been set in motion; it is up to you to define it. Life may
be a roller coaster ride or it may be quiet ride but do not forget that things can
change in a moment’s notice, it does not take much to smile to make someone’s
day, read a book with your child, eat dinner at the table as a family. Remember
the little things matter as without them the big things do not exist. God
Bless.
Until next time....Make it a
Great Day!
Friday, May 30, 2014
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