Today is Tyler's birthday... his mother is at the house now and is preparing a "special feast" for the special day. I am so fortunate and blessed to have my family. I am especially grateful they are here today with me. Earlier today, I got a phone call from a close friend to let me know about someone who said something really hurtful things about me to him. You need to know that this person would HAVE to know that it would get back to me.
Hmmm... what did I do???? I sat in my car and cried. Yes, I admit it... it hurt me to the core. I am a firm believer in avoiding drama. I think if you have mean or negative things to say about someone- be brave enough to say it to them directly. However, I also don't believe everything I hear. Who knows what someone REALLY says if you are not there and part of a conversation. Right? I came home and thought about it. I prayed and needed find some peace in my heart. It had really hurt to hear what was said. This person to my face pretends to like me, to be my friend and and yet on numerous occasions has talked behind my back. The crazy thing is that I think this person is very talented, a wonderful mother and brings so much to the world with the talents she has. I am not going there ... there is no room in my heart and life for drama. Another lesson learned...right? It reminds me of what is REAL in my life. That is the love that I have for and with my family. This is REAL! These relationships are real. We should be building other's up and not tearing them down. As for me... I only wish this person the best and will always show kindness in my words and actions. No room in my heart for anything else.
Today something amazing happened-so thankful for this!!!!! My company has been growing fast and I got some news that I had been waiting for. It was another reminder to me that HE wants me to do this. This is beyond me. I know it...I feel it and although scary at times- it is what I am supposed to do. The good far outweigh the bad...
LUCKY ME....
Tonight I will get to see McKay perform at the year end drill team performance. I am a very excited mother. I love watching her dance and shine. Her happiness in life is always beaming from her.
McKay (purple scarf) is the LIGHT of energy in our family. She is crazy funny and we just love her! She likes to call everyone odd nicknames... she calls her little brother "little nugget" for no reason and it's just so funny!
She is now 16 years old and a Junior in high school. She has a great group of friends. *Halloween Party dress- up
*yes, she loves to take silly photos (nonstop!!!!)
Today I am so GRATEFUL to be able to go watch her and her friends perform. I am actually emotional about it. I realize that more than anything I am a better mother, friend, wife, designer, etc. because of my family and their example. I am just deeply thankful that God gave me my little ray of sunshine to raise.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tyler- I love you!
