Tuesday, August 12, 2008

What about unity?

As far back as I can remember the Olympic games were the highlight in my house. My family would all gather around and watch different nations come together. I remember when I became interested in becoming a writer, I saved every news clipping on certain athlete's I liked and I would track them the entire length of the games. The Olympics always meant something special to me, like someone's dream was being accomplished. People were doing what they loved to do. I was reminded this year as the games began to never let anyone take that childlike innocence away from you. The Olympics was never about politics, or sensationalism. They were never about trying to find the worst in someone or even living in terror that someone was going to attack the arena's. It was about coming together. It was about unity and respecting everyone talents and cheering each other on. It was about seeing every nation as special and valued. As for me, I am going to enjoy every minute of the Olympics because I know what it truly stands for, unity.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Some things are just worth fighting for...

As I have been going through physical therapy, I have noticed alot more that I have to fight to stay well. If I don't do the home exercises that have to been done on the days that I am not at physical therapy that could hinder the process. There are many processes in my life right now that are worth my fight. Continually renewing my marriage, my relationships with others, my health, my relationship with my Heavenly Father. You have to work at those things on a daily basis or just like my knee it will become stiff and hinder the process of healing. My relationships will become stiff and hard to manage if I don't become attentive to them. Relationships are work but I believe that it is worth fighting for. Don't give up or lose courage to stand up for what you believe in. As Mother Teresa once said, "I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love."

Monday, July 14, 2008

Summer

There is something about summer that I can never put my finger on but it feels different. It's not rushed but relaxed. It's all about friends, family, and BBQ's. Since having knee surgery, I have been learning to walk properly agian. Something about this summer has reacquainted me with an amazing God. Having been forced to lie on the couch for some weeks of the summer and spend countless hours in physical therapy, God and I have been having a little chat. It's funny how I see things and how God sees them. I have seen this whole knee situation as a hold up but in God's eyes, He sees the BIG picture. I have been allowed so much time to rest and heal my body but also my soul. I think tonight I am going to sit outside, look up at the sky, and just listen.