Did any of you ever watch Ally McBeal? If not, find it on DVD somewhere, because it was hilarious. Anyway, there was a set of episodes where Ally is seeking therapy, and her therapist (played marvelously by Tracey Ullman) insists to Ally that you can go NOWHERE in life unless you have selected your own personal theme song.
On that note, I think sometimes certain times in our lives have themes. You look back and realize that for a few days or a few moments you were internalizing and learning a lot about something. I can tell you exactly the time I learned tons about patience. I know almost to the day I knew I had to quit dating losers (I was significantly older than I should have been to learn such an important one). I can pinpoint to the moment a lesson learned about tithing. Sometimes we are lucky enough to see the "theme" right when we are in the thick of it, and I had the good fortune of that over this past weekend.
You all know that I have been struggling a little lately, having a time where it has seemed as if I have just been taking one hit after another. This weekend I was able to get away with the girls to attend some family events. My step-brother got married on Friday, I had a cousin get married on Saturday, and a dear friend had her baby blessed Sunday. They were all in Idaho or Logan, and so I was also able to stay with Liza a few days, and visit Rose for an evening. When we left on Thursday, I asked Kate to say a prayer, and she said, "Heavenly Father, bless us to travel safe and be kind and helpful. Amen." I think that is about the perfect Travel Prayer, especially for anyone who has kids.
The drive to Pocatello was so beautiful. The instant I passed Tremonton, the scenery became so lush and green. The girls behaved themselves, and frankly that is always amazing, especially where Maggie is concerned. As my trip unfolded, I started to think about all of the awesome things I have in my life. And there you have the theme. I have been so ungrateful and so short-sighted. I have been complaining and worrying, and this weekend I came to realize that my Heavenly Father has blessed me in a way that is bountiful and plentiful, and I needed to open my eyes. Everywhere I looked this weekend was additional evidence of His loving kindness to me. To spend time with my sister was amazing. She is awesome and a total support to me. I was privileged to attend the temple wedding of Bronco and Jody, and it was such a happy time to be a witness to a great couple starting their married life together. I was able to bond with George's kids- to call them my "step" siblings really doesn't feel like I am doing justice to the relationship, because they have opened their arms wide to my mom and my family. I was blessed to have some sweet, sweet moments of bonding and joy with my own good girls. I saw beautiful scenery, spent time with people I love, and all in all was reminded that the good works of the Lord are obvious to those who have the good sense to open their eyes and LOOK.
So I have the theme, I just need the song! Don't suggest "Count Your Many Blessings" because I really don't care for that one. And let me say- to all of you who have worried, prayed, and supported me lately, I have felt your love and I thank you. And now I have to stop this train of thought because my crying is starting to worry Kate. Tears of joy, though.
P.S. I have some pics of this weekend that I will post as soon as I sort out some technical problems.
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I had a life lesson once. I couldn't figure out why I was failing chemistry when one day it dawned on me that I had never studied (or listened in class). One song I really like is "Ain't Nothin' Like" by Brad Paisley. It's cutsy so it might not be what you're looking for but it talks about not taking life's simple pleasures for granted. All my love, Ash
I like the idea of a theme song. I've had a few in my life--mostly they have to do with men. "Another one bites the dust" seems most appropriate in that aspect of my life right now. :)
Really, though, just wanted to you to know how much I appreciated your post. I am excited to have your blog address. It was fun catching up with you this weekend. You and Liza were both so sweet to come and support Bronco and Jody on their big day. I am glad we could spend some QT together. It was a lot of fun to see your girls. I feel really lucky to call you family. I have been wishing for sisters for years. Who knew my wish would come to be at this point in my life? Divorces definitely have their perks. Hope we get to meet up again soon. Hugs!
I'm sitting here at my computer shedding not just a few tears. What a beautiful blog entry!
It was more than wonderful to see you yesterday with your beautiful girls. I know the praise of "You're such a good mom!" gets thrown around a lot, but I'm not being flippant here. YOU are a GREAT Mom. Honestly, I love listening to how you talk to your daughters, and watching you with them.
Thanks for extending your trip to see the blessing of little Finn. I'm interested to see which two of my four boys gets to marry your girls. :)
Also, I love the theme song idea. So you can have many throughout a lifetime, right? I'm going to have to give this some thought. And of course I would never suggest Count Your Many Blessings or Love at Home to you. Ugh.
You guys are at the very top of our list of things we are grateful for! Going through tough times is so frustrating, but when you round a corner and there are rainbows and waterfalls everywhere, they seem all the more beautiful don't they :)
K.I.T my most amazing Sis. in Law!
xoxo
You are truly and inspiration, Becca! Thank you for sharing. We miss you! Cheryl and I just were saying that we are having a hard time waiting until the end of the month to get up there. My kids talk about you guys all the time. Even Sophie prays for each member of your family every night. You will see when we get up there that I am not making that up! Love ya!
OK THIS IS AN EASY ONE, you could have just asked Kate....
"NO WOMAN NO CRY!" Bob Marley always has words of wisdom for me.
You have such a handsome and talented husband as well. :)
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