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8.27.2011

Just a thought...

You never know when your time on this earth is over.  It can happen so fast. It's so cliché, but it's so true. The recent loss of a friend has reminded me of this. Living every day like it's your last is really something we all should be doing. Loving people is the most important part of that - it is the key to a happy life.

Felipe was a perfect example of how we all should be. Genuinely nice, loving, compassionate &  always helpful. No matter what social group you may have thought you belonged to, Felipe didn't care. In his eyes, there were only people who he loved.  That's it - not people he loved & people he sort of liked & people he wished would go away.  No, simply people he loved.

Felipe always had a smile. The first memory that comes to mind for most of us is his beautiful & infectious smile. Felipe smiled because of the love he had for every person that knew him. He always had a smile because he had it figured out - we are here on this earth to love people.  I don't know how he did it, but he made it look so effortless.

I know many of us are questioning why the Lord had to take him so early. I have no idea why the Lord has taken this husband, father & friend. But maybe, just maybe if we all live life a little more like Felipe - if we genuinely love all people a little bit more - his death will not be in vain.

1.05.2011

It's been way too long....

Well, it's been a really long time since I last posted.  In fact, the only reason I am posting today is because of how long it has been.  I don't really have anything to say...

Let's see, it is January 2011.  I am waiting the arrival of my little girl...she's due in less than two weeks & honestly, I hope she shows up before that!  I am so done with being pregnant!  My son is now 3 and he keeps me busy.  He continues to surprise me with how smart he is...I know all parents probably feel that way, but seriously, it's crazy what he comes up with sometimes!?

Someone asked me if I had any New Year's Resolutions...well, I don't usually set any - I figure what's the point?!  But after thinking about it a little, if I had to choose just one thing to do differently, it would be to lower my expectations of others.  In other words, don't have any expectations of others.  In my experience, having expectations just leads to frustration & disappointment.  So I'm hoping this year I will experience less frustration & disappointment.  :)

Well, until the next post....