June 6, 2009

DON’T PUT OFF TODAY – OK

I learned a lesson today. Don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today. In the winter I was thinking about visiting an old friend. She lived in Florida not far from me. Actually she was the mother of a little boy I babysat for, for many years. I put off visiting for whatever reason. Well today, in the paper, I read that she died. The strange part is that this afternoon is the unveiling for the boy’s father so the two sons are together. I was trying to decide if I would attend the unveiling or not. I don’t know why I would even question going or not. I can’t figure myself out!!!!!!! For example very old friends got together on Thursday and I chose NOT to go. WHY????????????
Now I am thinking about what I should do sooner rather than later. Maybe I should go to Toronto to visit my sister????? She is 78!
Do I avoid close relationships even while craving them?
We thought we might go to a movie but are staying home now that we are going to the unveiling at four. I will have a chance to go on the treadmill and have a bath.
Tomorrow I am babysitting for my grandson so will be busy all day. Not sure what we are going to do. I was planning to get together with my cousin’s daughter and her son. I am waiting to hear from her on Facebook.
Anyways have a sunny healthy day.

Jodie

June 7, 2009

I had that same feeling about my grandparents when they died…I should have gone to see them more but then when they died I didn’t even go cause hospitals make me faint. Now after all these years I still think I was a crappy grand-daughter…..The guilt seems to never end.

Sounds like you are not sure what you want to do. Read the children’s book, THE THREE QUESTIONS, to yourself and to your grandchild. Perhaps the answers are in there. Have a great day. Remember what Thich Nhat Hanh says…always be in the moment. Oh, of course, remember what the Bible says, the words of our God, do not worry about tomorrow. (paraphrased of course). He clothes and feeds every bird on earth and He will certainly take care of us. We just need to help by taking care of ourselves. Do what is right and what is good for you TODAY.