"A new year is unfolding—like a blossom with petals curled tightly concealing the beauty within.
Let this year be filled with the things that are truly good—with the comfort of warmth in our relationships, with the strength to help those who need our help, and the humility and openness to accept help from others.
As we make our resolutions for the year ahead, let us go forward with great hope that all things can be possible." -Unknown
Reflection:
Happy New Year! I hope you are blessed with many friends and supportive family in 2008! Because without them, we are nothing.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
Quote of the Week
The Chosen Ones
I had a dream the other night.
It came to me so clear.
I stood before the throne of God,
afraid to come too near.
God said to me, "I hear your prayers.
There are answers you can't find.
I brought you here to talk to me
and help to ease your mind."
I said,"Well, yes, God, I am upset...
About my special one.
This punishment is awfully harsh...
Whatever have I done?"
God looked at me and shook his head
He said, "My Dear, you've got it wrong.
I sent this special child to you
because you are so strong.
I searched and searched to try and find
someone with a love so rare.
Parents so unselfish they could
give him that special care.
I try to save my special gifts,
like those you're speaking of,
for a special kind of parents
I call the 'Chosen Ones.'
Of all the ones to choose from,
I know I've got it done...
Parents who deserve my best,
an honor you have won." -Unknown
Reflection:
Sometimes it's the words of a poem that help you see He's been in charge, in control, and calling the shots all along. He knows what He's doing and already knows our life's plan; but to us it's just a mystery. Every day, we are given a piece of the puzzle. It is from this that I've found myself in His grand scheme of things-"Every day is a gift from God, that's why we call it the present!" God won't give a person more than they can handle. Andrew and I are His 'Chosen Ones' to be that special parent, whom no one else can be, to our Tyler.
PS...This was one of the few poems I found myself reading (far too many times) while Tyler was enduring his first five weeks at CMH. It got me through those long days and endless nights.
I had a dream the other night.
It came to me so clear.
I stood before the throne of God,
afraid to come too near.
God said to me, "I hear your prayers.
There are answers you can't find.
I brought you here to talk to me
and help to ease your mind."
I said,"Well, yes, God, I am upset...
About my special one.
This punishment is awfully harsh...
Whatever have I done?"
God looked at me and shook his head
He said, "My Dear, you've got it wrong.
I sent this special child to you
because you are so strong.
I searched and searched to try and find
someone with a love so rare.
Parents so unselfish they could
give him that special care.
I try to save my special gifts,
like those you're speaking of,
for a special kind of parents
I call the 'Chosen Ones.'
Of all the ones to choose from,
I know I've got it done...
Parents who deserve my best,
an honor you have won." -Unknown
Reflection:
Sometimes it's the words of a poem that help you see He's been in charge, in control, and calling the shots all along. He knows what He's doing and already knows our life's plan; but to us it's just a mystery. Every day, we are given a piece of the puzzle. It is from this that I've found myself in His grand scheme of things-"Every day is a gift from God, that's why we call it the present!" God won't give a person more than they can handle. Andrew and I are His 'Chosen Ones' to be that special parent, whom no one else can be, to our Tyler.
PS...This was one of the few poems I found myself reading (far too many times) while Tyler was enduring his first five weeks at CMH. It got me through those long days and endless nights.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Quote of the Week
"In the long run we shape our lives and we shape ourselves. This process never ends and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibilities." -Eleanor Roosevelt
Reflection:
I have followed the path more travelled most of my life. But lately I find myself throwing away my compass and my map. The events of my life over the past year (more or less) have caused me to completely reexamine, and reimagine my life – who I am, what I value, who I want in my life, and what I want to do. And although I've recently encountered the path less traveled, it's MY path, nonetheless, and I'm on a quest to survive and succeed.
Reflection:
I have followed the path more travelled most of my life. But lately I find myself throwing away my compass and my map. The events of my life over the past year (more or less) have caused me to completely reexamine, and reimagine my life – who I am, what I value, who I want in my life, and what I want to do. And although I've recently encountered the path less traveled, it's MY path, nonetheless, and I'm on a quest to survive and succeed.
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