Wednesday, October 15, 2008

not so sure

So in my family I have just had an interesting thing happen.
My brothers don't always see things the way I do.  Which I  welcome, but this
one day not so long ago I was having a conversation with a very good friend, who
shared something with me about the actor from the movie "Bella" and I was intrigued about it.
So I looked it up, and was moved to tears, so I decided to share it with others whom I felt believed the same things.  Well mistakenly I must have sent it to one of my Brothers( although some would say it happened by pure will) meant to be.   To say the least he was very upset, and made sure I understood. The you tube video was about abortion, and I was surprised to realize that in his mind this was compared to tattoos even divorce.  You see I am catholic and proud of it, I support the fact that abortion should be made something that is not thought of as lightly. 
Several of my friends actually Did the whole 40 days for life campaign and they shared such touching stories with me.  One in particular was about a couple whom seemed to be fighting, as they pulled into the parking lot of these interesting clinics, and they decide against doing it because of the families all protesting against it within their sight. The woman even waved, which makes my heart all warm. Glad they are my friends, and in my life.  Another story which is on the sad side, as they were there one day a woman opened her window and said "I have had 5 and so what?"  enough said. My friend said she just wanted to pray for that woman more. Because one day she will see. 

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Running

Running
I am back , this past weekend I got to run a 5k with my oldest daughter . I can not express to you in words how great it felt to be next to her running.
She does not run as much as I, but she kept up and she kicked it at the end, made me work.  We crossed the finish line at the same time.  
First I learned that I am way faster than I thought, (yes- who though it)my husband. He is right!!
Second my daughter is a phenomenal  runner and I am so excited that she likes it.
Third our lives are about helping and getting better and creating memories for people we love, too remember us.  Only millions more of memories to give them to hold on too.
Sometimes when I run I think about the little and big memories my kids give me, it consumes me and I can hardly understand how I keep every one in its own place.  I yearn for more, and thrive when they come so fast I feel it is only right to give each one of them the time and memories they give me each day.  Each one is different , I want them to know me and cherish all this time we get, for you never know what the next day brings.

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