The snow outside brings a quietness to my antsy temperament. I need to be patients for things to come in their own good time. It is my challenge for 2010: to exercise patience in things that need not be hurried. It must be the teacher in my that wants a PLAN! I feel better when the road is paved - and yet flexible when it takes a turn. I can be flexible! However, when there is NO plan, I tend to fret more. I am making progress and will not give up on this resolution. One day at a time, one step at a time.
I have been looking back at old photos and realizing how lucky I have been in my life (mostly). I am grateful for my parents and my siblings and feel I had the best of the world as a child. I tried to mirror that in my adult life- and I hope that I have somewhat succeeded, despite the rocky road. There are just certain things in life that cannot be forseen - and some that cannot be controlled. We need to know how to "just move on" .
I had someone once say to me that "If I can just ask myself ' Would I treat Linda this way?' in dealing with people, then I will know I will always be the person YOU think I can be". I remember that often and want to follow that same advice. Too often people get caught up in being "small", and I don't ever want to be one of those people.
Eternally grateful for my friends and family. Not everyone is surrounded by good, caring people - I am. How lucky that makes me!
Life is good - and there is much to do and see - and so little time. It is time to make the most of what God has given. Here I go.....
