I've been stressed lately. It takes a lot of time and energy to be stressed. I forget this sometimes and allow myself to be burdened by everything going on, and everything that could happen, and everything that isn't happening, everything I need to do, etc, etc. But I was reminded yesterday of how life doesn't have to be so full of the s-word!
I talked to a great friend of mine yesterday, someone that I have known since high school. We were roommates in college and have a lot of memories together. We were talking about the things we used to do together, and how now life now is so different, good, but different. I was reminded of how carefree I used to be, and the fun times I have had and how much lighter life seemed (not that I didn't have my own stresses and worries then, but that's too long ago, I can't remember them :)). Then, later last night Jeremy and I were driving to the track (yay for New Year's Resolutions!), and something he did or said (I can't remember for sure), reminded me of feelings I had when we were first dating and it hit me then how it is such a blessing to be able to have the ranges of emotions and feelings that we do, and how stress and faith and doubt and hope are all part of life and that's how it's meant to be. It is just up to us how much of each we let in and what we choose to focus on. And also that it is a blessing that we have many many opportunities to renew ourselves and our focus.
So today I renew myself and my focus on hope and faith.
Speaking of renewing ourselves, I was able to go to my nephew's baptism a couple of weekends ago, and it was good. I have known him since he was born, he is my first nephew and I was so excited to meet him. And he hasn't disappointed, I love him and his sisters and brother (and I guess his parents aren't so bad either) and think they are the greatest kids! So, congrats to Caden! Here are some pictures from his special day:
So thank heaven for friends and family and faith and freedom and memories and experiences and a Heavenly Father who can help us see with renewed eyes the things that really matter!
4 comments:
Very uplifting Tonyer. I enjoyed it and also your pics. But what exactly is the "S" word you reference? (hee hee)
Thanks for updating your blog!! :)
Oh TB, Honey, Honey Bear or Tonya Blake(Sorry you will always be that to me) We love you too...I mean the kids love you too! You are top notch in this fam these kids love you to pieces, and one day I think there will be some serious jelousy when you have your own kids. I don't know that my kids will know what to do when they get replaced, you are like their 2nd mom. Stress sucks just ask me I know but life would just be boring without it right:) Anyway thanks for coming to the baptism and for all your help!!!
I'm glad you are feeling renewed! The S-word is no fun, but you're right, we get to choose what to focus on. The only way to deal with stress is through faith and hope. Isn't it such a great feeling when the light bulb goes on? Too bad we are constantly having to be reminded on how to deal with that yucky S-word!
I miss seeing you and talking to you more...hope you have a good weekend!
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