“The very person you find it hardest to forgive is the one you need to let go of the most. Forgiveness means letting go. It has nothing to do with condoning behavior, it’s just letting the whole thing go. We do not have to know how to forgive. All we need to do is be willing to forgive. The Universe will take care of the hows.” -Louise L. Hay
Married for 63 Years…Say What?!?
Morning! So, if you did not know by now, I am a morning person! I have been to Mass, Target and the Grocery Store, all before 10:30 am! Yes, I know, the weekend is for sleeping in…but sleeping in, is not in my vocabulary. But I digress, Mass today was amazing. The readings and the homily all really spoke to me; however it was the end of Mass that really got to me.
The Priest got up and said…”we have an anniversary we would like to recognize.” I was a little confused, but I went with it. The Priest went on…”will So and So, please come up to the altar and everyone please stand.” So and So walked up to the altar and the Priest asked us all to stand up and raise our hands to bless them as he read a prayer. He asked God to continue to bless their 63 year-old union and give them the strength to continue on together, not only for themselves, but for their children (and grandchildren). We all said, “AMEN” and the couple kissed.
It was the sweetest, most romantic thing, I have observed in a long time. Even after all these years, romance was still in the air. The husband looked so delighted, proud and just HAPPY… and his wife looked equally as pleased; however a bit surprised. This show of commitment and devotion really warmed my heart. And it made me realize, I WANT THAT TOO!!
At my age, I’d have to meet my partner pretty soon to compete with this fete. 63 Years is an AMAZING accomplishment and I hope they have many more years of wedded bliss to come! Over the years, I have been pretty “iffy” about marriage…now I know, it is something that I want and need to actively pursue.
But to do so, I really need to let go of the relationship baggage that has been weighing me down the last 10 years. My mother recommended this book about Letting Go to me; Let It Go: Forgive So You Can Be Forgiven, by T. D. Jakes. I ordered it and it arrived yesterday. I plan on reading a bit of it a day and seeing how it goes. Wish me luck!
New Name…New Me…
Yup, that is right! My blog name has changed and I feel really good about that. Over the past couple of months, I have come to realize that happiness is a constant state, one has to work at diligently to achieve.
And God knows, I have been putting in work these last couple of months. Focusing on myself, my faith and my health has really helped me in turning the corner. Also, it doesn’t hurt that I am getting more attention from the opposite sex these days (but that is for another post).
I don’t know…I just feel differently right now and for that I am grateful!
Increased Productivity…
So, I really need to get my act together this week. I have two drafts due on Friday and again, that crazy procrastinitis is sneaking up on my. Lord, please give me the strength and the determination to get these drafts done. Please and thank you….
Running for my Life…
So…I have been on a sort of health kick lately! Basically, I am trying to get my “Sexy Back!” Over the past couple of years, I really let myself go. I just registered for my first 5K Race; which I am super excited (and scared) about.
However, I have been training and will be entering the last WEEK of my running program next week. Yikes, then I will be on my own to train and get ready for the race. Luckily, I have a great personal trainer and the motivation to do well…oh and I’m down 30lbs now!
