So over the past week I have had a lot of good things and also some sad ones happen to me and my family. I finally got back up and running thanks to Dr Annie, although it is only in 5 minute increments but it's still running! I threw a successful going away party for a very good friend of mine that is headed to Florida on Military Orders for three years. For all the good that has happened their is always some sad parts. We had to say good bye to a wonderful young woman that has become like family to me and my family, she had to fly back to Germany. Let's start today with family though because I heard something my sister had said earlier that intrigued me.
My family is pretty.... Well I guess the best way to explain it is weird. I love all of them dearly don't get me wrong but their are still those moments I question my family... But my sister today said that she was Happy and that she never wanted to grow up because of how my brother and I are. Now with me being the oldest of five my sister in question is the middle younger child. She has been going through some rough times recently and for her to say that she was happy was a huge eye opener for me. She loves to see me even though I seldom get the chance to visit my family, so I know my short little visit today definitely made her day. With the hard times she's been going through this is the first time I've heard her say that she was happy in at least half a year.
Half a year seems like a long time to me. I moved out of my parents house for good, at least I hope it is at my age, half a year ago in February into my current house. One thing that my sister had used as an example as to why she was happy was that she didn't have any bills or rent to worry about like my brother and I do and also that she wanted to stay a kid forever. In retort I told her that yeah that's true but I'm like a big kid because I still have a lot of fun with where I'm at in life. Then she goes on to say that she wanted to stay a little kid forever. It was good to see a smile on her face even with it partially being at my own expense. I see a lot of my interactions like a good song that just gets you in that particular mood for the day ahead or even to put the day in the back of the mind.
I don't know how most people push through the day and get through even the hard times but a good run, conversation with a friend or even a song that holds a special place in my heart. One of those good friends is a man that has touched the hearts of many. He has been there for me through a lot of issues I've had at work and with life and on top of that has shared many of his stories. He's leaving soon so I was very happy that I got the privilege to throw him a going away party, and what a party it was! There is always that one person in life that is their for the spiritual side of oneself. He has been that spiritual rock for me these past couple months and as I've gotten to know him better have learned much about the man I am proud to call my friend. It's always sad to see someone go but there is always the return and the "Wiedersehen" as it is said in German.
I can't wait for that Wiedersehen and also to be able to get my running partner back. Speaking of running! I have officially gotten two runs under my belt the past week! It felt so good to get out there and just let go again. Definite sense of nostalgia from my two very brief runs I had. No pain either which to me is the best part of the whole thing! That one item, activity (for me it's running) or even person that brings the most sense of joy to the soul should be cherished. I don't have a point with this it's just something I had to get out.
So in closing I try to live my life outside the box. What I mean by that though is the ability to take every moment and cherish it for what it is and what it's meant to be. I'm stealing a line that I heard from my buddy Chris, who is the one that is leaving. He said to me one day that a guest pastor he had at Church said that If you could not fail what would you do? The pastor said that he would build a Church and teach the word of God in his own church. To follow it up he said whatever it is that you would do just keep holding onto your fork because their is a plan that we may not be aware of. I'm holding onto my fork for whatever is coming next and will keep living outside the box.
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