Dear Readers, I haven't been very communicative lately. Yes, there is a reason. Often, when I'm sad or I'm worried I tend to become quiet. I didn't realize until this morning that the silence has oozed into my cyber-life. Nothing is horrifically wrong... don't call out the troops. I've just been in a wee bit of a funk, as we all experience here or there in our lives. Life has thrown me quiet a few curve balls, one right after another. I'm choosing to focus on the fact that the game is still being played and that I have the skills necessary to hit each ball... with one or two even flying over the fence. Life is all about what lenses we choose to view it through. Sure, I could be a mess at ALL times (not just here or there) or I can decide to not let tomorrow's worries drain me of today's energy. Most days I'm learning how to effectively live this new life mantra. I have faith that there is a plan for my future and that someone with perfect 20/20 vision is orchestrating my journey down the dark-lit path. Thank heavens I don't have to walk this scary path alone. A few weeks ago I was hit with some really hard news. I cried it out... and out... and out. I then woke up the next morning and declared the day "gratitude day". I wasn't allowed to think about anything sad or worrisome. I attended the temple and gave prayers of thanks for everything my life now includes and has been blessed with. Don't get me wrong - there are moments of panic that creep into my heart and mind. I'm learning to push them out with thoughts that bring me peace. It's almost as if the currents of change could not be rushing any harder right now. So I choose to give thanks for my arm-floaties that give me the necessary buoyancy. Trials create change... and that's why we're here! I know without a doubt that I am not the only one found in currents. So many around me seem to be tossing to and fro with no signs of comforting seashores to reach towards. I just feel a need to say to all of you who currently feel this way that we're going to have the strength needed to keep treading the water until the direction we need to swim is provided. We can do it! Keep your eyes peeled for answers and they will come. Send your desires heavenwards and He will hear you. Those things you need will be provided. I know... because I'm witnessing little miracles... everyday. Tender mercies... rays of hope. Keep treading, my friends, with eyes peeled - keep treading. I promise the shoreline will be visible eventually. It's there. We just have to be strong enough to make the swim. Until then, happy treading! 
THE NELSONS
.... WRITING TO REMEMBER LIFE'S BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS...
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Beautiful Disaster
Dear Readers, I haven't been very communicative lately. Yes, there is a reason. Often, when I'm sad or I'm worried I tend to become quiet. I didn't realize until this morning that the silence has oozed into my cyber-life. Nothing is horrifically wrong... don't call out the troops. I've just been in a wee bit of a funk, as we all experience here or there in our lives. Life has thrown me quiet a few curve balls, one right after another. I'm choosing to focus on the fact that the game is still being played and that I have the skills necessary to hit each ball... with one or two even flying over the fence. Life is all about what lenses we choose to view it through. Sure, I could be a mess at ALL times (not just here or there) or I can decide to not let tomorrow's worries drain me of today's energy. Most days I'm learning how to effectively live this new life mantra. I have faith that there is a plan for my future and that someone with perfect 20/20 vision is orchestrating my journey down the dark-lit path. Thank heavens I don't have to walk this scary path alone. A few weeks ago I was hit with some really hard news. I cried it out... and out... and out. I then woke up the next morning and declared the day "gratitude day". I wasn't allowed to think about anything sad or worrisome. I attended the temple and gave prayers of thanks for everything my life now includes and has been blessed with. Don't get me wrong - there are moments of panic that creep into my heart and mind. I'm learning to push them out with thoughts that bring me peace. It's almost as if the currents of change could not be rushing any harder right now. So I choose to give thanks for my arm-floaties that give me the necessary buoyancy. Trials create change... and that's why we're here! I know without a doubt that I am not the only one found in currents. So many around me seem to be tossing to and fro with no signs of comforting seashores to reach towards. I just feel a need to say to all of you who currently feel this way that we're going to have the strength needed to keep treading the water until the direction we need to swim is provided. We can do it! Keep your eyes peeled for answers and they will come. Send your desires heavenwards and He will hear you. Those things you need will be provided. I know... because I'm witnessing little miracles... everyday. Tender mercies... rays of hope. Keep treading, my friends, with eyes peeled - keep treading. I promise the shoreline will be visible eventually. It's there. We just have to be strong enough to make the swim. Until then, happy treading! 