13 years ago
November 6, 2008
Grateful for.....
Good MUSIC. Today I went to the Post Office to mail my Sister Mary's birthday card. I asked the worker guy if it would make it to California by Saturday (her b-day is Sunday). He said that it might and then asked "how old is she turning?" I said "23". He then said "Oh, well she is old enough to deal with the disappointment if it gets there a day late." I dont know why but I then said "yea, she has had to deal with a lot of disappointment lately- she was recently diagnosed with cancer". Like I said, I dont know why I said that, I knew after I said it that it was going to make the guy feel bad and he did. We talked for another minute about it all and our conversation ended well. Then I got in the car and the song by Rascal Flatts came on "My Wish" (I added it below to my playlist). I was thinking of Mary during this song and my kids and I started to cry! Me cry...I used to not tear up that much but since having kids it happens more and more frequently. Anyway, I love music! I am not musical AT ALL but I love how music can bring you back to a certain memory and I love how it brings the spirit (depending on what song it is). OK, so there you have it, I am grateful for MUSIC!
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I loved your post. I'm grateful for music also. It really is funny how when you hear a song from the past even if it was like 20 years ago you can all of the sudden feel those same emotions that you felt 20 years ago all over again just by hearing the song. It's wierd how our senses can do that. Have you ever noticed that it's the same with smells? Pretty funny huh?
Anyway, thanks for your nice comments on our blog about Blake loosing weight. One day that kid just woke up and said I'm tired of people making fun of me. Of course that broke my heart! Kids can be so mean. Anyway, you asked how he has done it. Well for him I think once he decided to loose the weight he just dedicated himself to it and did it. He quit drinking soda pop and all he drinks is water and those Crystal Light packets (he now on occasion will drink a diet pepsi or coke). He also quit eating junk food and pretty much started eating low carb foods. He also made a competitive basketball team and they practice twice a week for 2 hours and have their game on Saturdays. Then 2 other days during the week he goes over to my neighbor's house who has a gym in their detached garage and he works out over there for about an hour and half or so. Anther thing Blake did and still does is that on Sundays he has a free day. On that day he doesn't go crazy but he has what he wants to eat whatever it may be and then on Monday he hits it hard again.
Anyway hope that helps but I don't think you need to worry about it.
Music is definitely a huge thing to me too. It can help you express so many feelings that you feel like there are no good words for. Good music can uplift us so quickly or tear us down just as fast if we choose bad music. Just as so many say music is one the quickest ways to invite the spirit!
Now I'm crying! I love how honest you are and grateful to have such a wonderful sister-in-law. Your sisters are lucky to have you!
I am grateful for music too. I love when I hear a song and it brings back a specific memory. I always make sure I play spiritual music on Sunday mornings when we get ready for church so we don't fight and have the spirit in our home. Music is definitely powerful.
Just tell everyone I have cancer...people will feel bad for me, and you, and start to do more things for you. Its pretty amazing. My doctor told me to milk it while I can, and I think you should too.
Wish you were here to celebrate my birthday this weekend with my OTHER favorite sister, Holly.
I love Music!! When I found out I was pregnant with Jaxson, I cried for about an hour and then I drove to tell Brian at work. On the way, I heard a song about everything is gonna be alright. And it was. I am sure everything is gonna be alright for you and your sister. I am so sorry she has to go though that. I hope she has the gospel to feel the comfort it will give her. Love Ya, Julianne!!
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