10 years ago- September 9, 1998- I was living in Prescott AZ. Working at the KFC on Miller Valley Rd. and wondering if this was what my life was really going to be?
5 years ago- September 9, 2003- I was living in Orem UT with my best friend and her family. I was a Montessori teacher, and yes, still wondering if this is what my life was going to be?
5 months ago- April 9, 2008- I was celebrating my 3rd wedding anniversary, and no, not wondering anymore. I was busy helping my parents pack their things to be off on a new adventure. I was feeling strong impressions to record my parents life story. I was very unsure of what the future held for me and my family.
5 weeks ago- August 5, 2008- I was pondering how fragile life is. The strong impressions to record my parents life story were ignored (more like ran out of time), and I was wishing I had made the time. My mom had been gone one month, and I was thinking about the legacy she left and the legacy I am preparing for my own children. Ladies, tomorrow is too late. We need to live today.
5 hours ago- September 9, 2008- I was helping Aileena with her homework, making dinner, and watching Jens go outside in the rain and play in the water table. I was being a mom. Yes, this is what my life is to be. I can't think of anything I want more. One of my favorite sayings is, "The key to having it all, is believing that you do". When we think about and are grateful for what we do have, there is never enough time left over to think about what we don't have.
5 minutes ago- 9:00 PM- I was tucking my sweet little boy in to bed. He hates going to bed, and yet he half heartedly allows me to take him in to his room, nuzzle behind his ear, and whisper "I love you", and then he says whole heartedly, "yuv you".
5 things I did today- tried to take a picture of Jens playing with a dead wasp (am I a terrible Mom to let my 2 yr old play with stinging things?) I never got the pic!, painted some old hat boxes to reinvent for my fall decorations, researched how I was going to refinish a coffee table a friend gave us, played in the water with jens, and the dishes.
5 things I want to tell my husband- I love him more than I ever thought I could, I am so incredibly proud of the fears he has overcome and his willingness to go the distance, He is so talented. All have to do is draw a picture of what I want and he somehow invents it for me. I love the way he loves me and helps me to be a better person. He inspires me to try harder and to be willing to let go and relax, things don't always have to be perfect. Last but certainly not least, He is what my life is going to be.
5 things most people don't know about me- I love to play in the mud. I am a really good artist. I'm not trying to toot my own horn, but I really have a talent for anything artsy fartsy. I am writing a book called "I'll Try Anything Once". I have a secret wish to be a famous singer, and I can't do anything that requires me to not be clumsy. Basically, I am accident prone.
I tag anyone who wants to think about life and the time that quickly fills the history books.
9 comments:
Hi! So glad to hear from you. Fun to read about what you used to do in good ol' Prescott. I remember you working at KFC! So funny! I am excited about my sewing project, it is just getting off of the ground, but all of the other things are keeping me busy. Do tell your friend about the skirts, I am finding that alot of people are having a hard time deciding which one they want, I guess there are too many choices. Go ahead and get her the link, I'd appreciate it!
I love this post. I might have to snag it later... when there is more time.
I can really tell from your writings that you are happy in your life. And, Holly, I love you so much that that makes me happy in turn. :)
I'm glad you are writing a book. I'm writing a million. Don't know if any of them will ever get published. I am not aspiring in that direction right now. But someday, perhaps. And yes, you really are super artsy fartsy talented, and no, you were not tooting your own horn. Admitting capability is not akin to bragging. :)
I love how much you love your family I love them too!! I think its really good to create and store memories so they are there when you have moved on or for posterity to remember you too... I love you Holly
I ditto Trish!!
I love you.
I'd love to third Trish's comment. She said all I was thinking. Love you Holly!
P.S. POOP! I forgot to tell you, the photo of Life Cereal was a great touch.
Holly you are amazing and an inspiration to me! Thanks! Isn't it fun to look back and see how far you have come and how much you have grown from all of those experiences.
Hey Mrs. Cutler! Thanks for stopping by The Journey and hanging out with me on my SITS day. You left some fun comments.
YOUR blog is too cute, and and your family is too. Fun to get to know you my reading your tag post. My mom died very unexpectedly when my oldest was six months old, so I hear what you're saying that life is short. A good reminder to all of us, and it sure sounds like you are making the most of each moment. Blessings to you as you go through the process of grieving.
Hey there Holly! Just catching up with you through your blog. You are truly amazing! I'm sorry to hear about your mother. You can still write their stories. Write everything you know!
I also loved the story of Aileena's siblings. What a miracle!
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