What I know for sure . . .

 

 

 

Life is full of ups and downs, wins and losses, sweet and sour, dark and light. You don't get to be my age without having learned a few truths. This is some of what I know for sure  . . . 

 

 

 

 

We all have regrets.  Nobody gets to this stage of their life without having some woulda, coulda, shoulda's.  We . . . . NOT one of us . . .  are perfect, and we don't live perfect lives. We're not meant to. That's not what life is all about. We are meant to make mistakes.  That's how we grow and learn and become. 

 

Only a fool trips on what is behind him.

 

 

There are lots of things in my life that, if I had the opportunity to live my life over again, I wouldn't do next time around, or that I wouldn't choose next time around  . . .  or things I would do differently had I that chance.  But, in life there are no do-overs.  We live. We make mistakes.  We make poor choices. We stumble. We fall.  This is not unique. It happens to all of us to one varying degree or another at some point.  Anyone who thinks that it will never happen to them is deluding themselves. Sometimes you don't realise you are living a regret, in fact most-times . . .  until you are in the future and looking back on it.  

 

Regrets are sad and mournful things.  Regrets are clouds that hide the sunshine in our lives. Regrets are not meant to be held onto, or carried with us.  A heavy bucket of regrets . . .  can only weigh us down. Have them, yes . . . acknowledge them, yes . . . but then let them go. Don't let them paint/colour/destroy your future. 

  

 

 

 

One special thing about our regrets is that they are a window into learning more about ourselves, and an opportunity for change. What do we regret?  Is there anything we can do to make it right? Some things we can make right and we should try to do so,  others we can't. One thing is for sure . . .  we can move forward, adopting the changes we can make and living a life which reflects the lessons we have learned along the way.  I promise you the load becomes much lighter to bear the more we start to live our lives with purpose, in the present  . . . and with gratitude for the journey we have taken, and the lessons we have learned along the way. 

 

 

 

 

Forgiveness is a great eraser.  We do need to forgive others and we especially need to be able to forgive ourselves. Know that any one of us is doing the very best we know how to do at any given time in our lives, and that when we know better we do better. Nobody can, or should ask any more from us than that, and if they do . . .  then that will be their regret to carry, not yours.   

 

 

 

 

Somebody came to see me last night.  I was so pleased and I got to spoil her for a few minutes, and her mama too.  Ariana had inadvertantly locked herself out of her house and so she dropped in on us to wait while Jose made a quick trip back from work to drop off his key to her.  I so enjoyed the interlude very much.  Grace is growing like a weed and has such a beautiful little smile, which I know you can't see here, but trust me, it is there.  I love that Ariana feels like she can come to us and trust us and I love that this wee baby is a part of our lives.  Its all so very special.  I got to bounce her on my lap and coo to her and just enjoy holding her. (Grace, not Ariana, lol)  Mitzie is very curious about this baby.  She sniffs  but then wants all the attention to come back to her.  With Mitzie, its ME ME ME! lol  I expect that as Grace grows older and will actually play, then things will change. 

 

  

 

We have a gusty windy day out there today and indeed it was the same yesterday.  I looked out at one point to see our patio umbrella, being lifted up and carried across the garden just like Mary Poppin's umbrella.  It is put away safely now.  I expect more pears have blown down and we will need to go pick the ones that are left.  No time for me to do anything with them today however as the gas man is coming to service our boiler, which is in the kitchen. I can't  take the risk of being stuck in the middle of cooking/doing something when he comes. 

 

Oh and thanks for your prayers.  The scan came back and my sister doesn't have a DVT, it was probably just an allergic reaction to a bug bite or something.  Whew!  Thank God for that! 

 

Oh, and not being able to take a shower and wash my hair that way bites.  My hair is too long and gets far too tangled.  It took me ages last night to comb it all out.  I have ordered myself a boot to put on over my foot so I can take a shower.  I hope it works.  I don't think I could handle 6 weeks of not being able to shower!  I know, I know  . . . in the olden days they did it all at the sink, but I am spoilt. 

 

   

 

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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 *.˛.I've heard your prayers.

I've seen your tears.

I haven't forgotten about you.

Trust my timing.

My timing is perfect.

~God     •。★★ 。* 。  

 

 

 

In the kitchen today  . . .  Crispy Chicken Tenders with a Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce.  YUMMY!

Have a wonderful Wednesday. Don't forget . . . 

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