Hey Wii, I think I know why the hot gals don't chase after me - one: I don't have a lot of money (yet), and two: my gut is a prime feature of my physiqueness! LOL... Time to break out the old running shoes and burn those calories baby!!! Something inside me went off and told me to "just do it" (it wasn't Nike...haha)
~Sol
~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Single Dad, and luvin it! ~ Happiness is a state of mind ~
Run with it, Sol! Go slow at the beginning, don't overdo it or you'll never do it again. It's a great stress reliever...as long as you don't kill yourself doing it!
There was once a new tree in a garden full of taller, mature trees. This was the first year the little tree had received a nice covering of leaves, and it was quite comfortable with the leaves it had. So when fall came and its leaves started to turn yellow the little tree was scared! In its fear, it looked around at the other trees and saw that their leaves were also changing color, so it relaxed a little. But then it lost a leaf! The little tree panicked and held on to the rest of its leaves tightly. It looked around again at the other trees and saw that their leaves were falling off too! Why were they letting their leaves get away? They won’t be protected from the wind any more, and what about the sun? How will they give shade without leaves? The little tree decided it was going to keep its leaves, even if they were now turning brown. The leaves were dead now, but the little tree held on, feeling safe hiding under the shelter of the leaves. Snow fell, and the leaves became heavy, but he still held on. Soon the weather started to turn warmer and light rains replaced the snowfall. Ah, this was much better, he told himself. Then he noticed the other trees had little green buds on them, and some were starting to flower. He looked at himself and saw that he did not have any signs of change. Pretty soon the other trees had glorious leaves on them, and some had fruit hanging among their branches. Now he was jealous! So he asked God, “Hey, why did you give the other trees new leaves and fruit, but you did not give me anything?” God said, “My dear tree, I gave you the same sunshine, I gave you the same rain, and I gave you the same love as the other trees in the garden.” The tree said, “But God, look at me! I am ugly. Why did they get new leaves, and I did not? It’s not fair!” God replied, “Well, my child, you did not get new leaves because you did not let go of the dead ones. You see, the older trees have been through the seasons before. They know that when they let a dead leaf go, I will replace it with a new one when spring come. Not only that, but I usually give them more than they had before! They sometimes struggle with letting go, just like you. That struggle does not go away when you grow. “You just have to know that there is a reason why you can’t keep your dead leaves. Don’t allow fear and pride to trick you into keeping the things of your past. Besides, you have to admit that it was difficult to hang on to them in the winter! It is easier to let go and let me worry about the new leaves. That is a lesson all new trees have to learn” The little tree said, “Are you saying that I can be just as beautiful as the other trees?” God said, “You are already just as beautiful as they are to me. I do not love you any less because of your old leaves. I see what you can be, not what you look like now. But if you truly want to grow, be patient, let go of your leaves as they die, and I will do the rest. I love you.”
Well Dbers, it finally happened...something that will happen to all of us one day but when it does you're still never really prepared for it. Yes, my computer died! When I told my youngest daughter she fell to the floor and cried "my life is over"...no problems there! But thanks to an extended warranty I will rise up again. I'm using my work computer right now just to check in. Gotta run, the boss is coming!
LOL It does eventually happen indeed. I am lucky to have two computer dudes right here in my house. If my computer doesn't get fixed, I get a new one. Aren't I lucky?
Okay, sorry for the brag. Thank goodness, for the extended warranty.
Me:57 H:52 M:28 Got another lawyer last year and filed. D35,S/D twins28,D22 EA4/04 End? Who knows? "Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you." — Peace Pilgrim
Still no computer...oh well. It's time for the Whatis update. Health wise I have had no phone call from the doctor in over three weeks regarding the ultrasounds and x-rays so I take that as no news is good news. On the Adrenal Fatigue front, my adrenals are back in the normal range so now the challenge is to keep them there! My energy is much better and, of course, I feel better mentally as well. I'm still not up to where I'd like to be but I think that will take some real effort to do relaxation and get into some kind of exercise a few times per week. I'm still dealing with crisis pretty much every two weeks. Two weeks ago my mom fell down the stairs and suffered a concussion and yesterday I found out that a friend who has been fighting cancer the past six months just passed away. This weekend will be the funeral. On the home front, we celebrated STBX's birthday last week. The kids and I prepared a meal for her and I helped the youngest make her a present, home made lip balm. I really liked the card I got her "Someone as special as you deserves more than just a card...so keep the envelope too" STBX is asking me if I would be OK with her and I taking the girls out of town for an overnight trip during the summer. She's now promoting one nighters instead of seven night excursions...I'm thinking NO. I'm up for the odd family day trip but overnighters...uh uh! So that's it for now (btw, my mom is OK now)
It's funny how things can happen when you push yourself. Last night I had planned to go to the funeral home for visitation, a church friend had passed away last week. I was feeling a bit tired and frustrated as my computer, which supposedly had no problems, shut down on me again and a parcel I was expecting didn't arrive therefore I had to chase it down. I was tempted not to go, I got into a pissy little mood. These things are just small nothing kinds of things when you look at the big picture but they drag you down sometimes after a long week. But, I got my arse off the couch and went for the family. When I arrived I went over to greet the husband, who grabbed my hand and then suddenly wrapped his arms around me and said "thanks for coming Whatis, you don't realize how much it means to me that you came tonight" This man is not a hugger! Wow, and I thought I was just one more guy who could come or not come and it wouldn't have mattered one way or the other. It's times like those when you realize how you do make a difference to others, even when you think you won't. Today, I made sure I was at the funeral to say goodbye to our friend. Church friends are kind of interesting friends, in many cases you know them but you don't KNOW them. In the past eight months or so I had been getting to know this couple as we sat together at evening services, sang in the choir together etc and I was really shocked when the cancer news hit. So anyway, enough of my babbling. I just thought I'd share my discovery, that when we put ourselves aside for a bit and think of others we can actually make a meaningful difference and feel better at the same time. Today was a wonderful farwell to a wonderful lady. I know she will rest in peace.
So true, Wii! Setting oneself aside, and helping others (even when you don't think it will be noticed or make a difference) just by turning up, helps you in the end.
How is your mom after the accident? And your dad?
Me:57 H:52 M:28 Got another lawyer last year and filed. D35,S/D twins28,D22 EA4/04 End? Who knows? "Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you." — Peace Pilgrim
Being Me, my Mom's doing great and so am I. She can't remember any of the money I owe her...OK, just kidding. But she is doing fine, there are just a few hours of her life she can't remember, I've told her they were the best hours of her life too...OK again, just kidding, they weren't that good. She went to a Neurologist last week and got a clean bill of health except for a minor tremor in her hand, which she's had for a while. He's sending for for an MRI, which will take about six months, just to make sure. He says he doesn't expect to find anything. My Dad is doing great, no return of the cancer and on Easter weekend it was three years since the operation. Thanks for asking.
