Life Goes On

Twenty eight years ago today I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy.  It was a special day and today the reality that he is a grown man has set in.  He was married ten days ago and now a new era in his life begins.  I am definitely feeling the empty nest.  There are no more sounds of laughter and the pitter patter of feet bounding through the door.  The house has been eerily quiet and the absence of my children and Laney is starting to set in.   I use to think that this day would be far away and actually it has come to fast.  I feel as if I closed my eyes for a minute and then the life I knew was changed forever.  It is bitter sweet, but I am very proud that my children are successful and living their life now.  

My son's wedding was beautiful and my husband and I had a great time pretending to be young again.  We however crashed for several days afterward as I realized that even though I think I am young my body let me know otherwise.  It was a hot day for a outside wedding.  We were graced with a freak few days of  90 degrees and 70 percent humidity.  I sweated so much I became dehydrated and had severe cramps in my legs.  I started drinking Gatorade and water a little too late.  I kept my husband up all night worrying about me.  I couldn't decide what was worse the cramps in my legs or the acid indigestion that has been plaguing me.  I have to admit I had so much fun that the misery was worth it.  It felt great to let loose and party, but it is sad that our bodies aren't what they use to be.
  
I spent last week taking it easy and reflecting on how our life has been moving along at lightening speed.  We always need to cherish everyday chase our dreams.   

Life goes on despite all the tragedy that is going on in the world.  I believe it has been very somber for everyone.  We must continue to move forward,  let ourselves grieve the losses of the people who have died from the natural disasters and the massacre in Las Vegas.  We need to start talking about all the good things people do and stop criticizing each other.  We change our thoughts to loving each other and we change the world.  I took some time yesterday to pray and sit outside surrounded by the beauty of my flowers.  Those of us that are far away from the tragedies can help by being kind to one another.  We feel the pain of the loss of others and we are grateful for the sacrifice of others that have given us freedom.

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Life is beautiful !
Elizabeth:)

Wearing Other People's Shoes

There is so much devastation going on in the world right now and the news has made me realize that our life is a true blessing.  We should remember that we never know the pain of others until we walk in their shoes.  Listen as I stand among the souls that are hurting.

                       My shoes do not fit today, they are not mine
                       They are filled with mud and water
                       They will wade through the floods for a long time
                       The shoes will have to take me where I will go today
                    
                       Where are my shoes that I knew so well
                       The shoes that I wore when life was perfect
                       The shoes that I wore when life was happy
                       When will I see them again

                      I see how people judge me when my shoes do not fit
                      The pain of others suffering is placed upon my feet
                      The truth is I got to choose the shoes I wore today
                      I wanted to feel the pain of  people's shoes that were not mine

                      My shoes do not fit today they are not mine
                      They are the shoes to keep me humble
                      They are shoes to teach me the blessings of life
                      The shoes will take me places to feel the pain of others

                      My shoes will fit tomorrow, they will be my own 
                      I hope you can understand that my life belongs to me
                      I hope you will not judge me for wearing my own shoes
                      My life is not perfect, but they are my shoes
                                               by
                                        Elizabeth :)

Good Night World !  God Bless Us All !

Life is beautiful !