Just some thoughts

I get asked 2 questions a lot:

#1 How is Zeta?
No matter how many times I get asked it still catches me off guard.  There are relatively good days....and I love to answer - "She's doing great today!"  Usually, what that means is she is having a much better day than the day before.  You see, with Zeta, it is most often a day to day existence.  We compare this day to the day before and go from there.  Some days are good, some days are bad.  Some days seem unbearable and others make us infinitely grateful. More than likely, if you ask me this question my answer will be - "She's doing ok." or "She's great!" or "She hasn't had a great day."  Any answer other than that will most likely take a few hours to explain:) Just know that we are always thankful for the prayers said on her behalf! 

#2 How are you?
There was a time that I struggled to answer this question too.  I felt I should always answer, "I'm fine."  I mean no one wants to hear any less than that...but truthfully, there were many times that I wasn't fine.... I was just a shell making it through the day/hour/minute.  If you've followed my blog you know what I mean.  Thankfully, I finally realized that in order to be a better mother, a better wife, and just a better person that sometimes I have to take care of my own needs.  What this means for me is that I have taken better control of my health and I take time for me.  Sometimes it leaves me feeling incredibly guilty - BUT in the bigger picture I see that it greatly benefits my children, my marriage, my life. We're always told that in order to be able to love someone else you must first love yourself and that in order to be able to take care of someone else you have to take care of yourself first.  Think about why (on a plane) they tell you that you should put your oxygen mask on before putting it on your child.......the obvious reason is that you are no good to your child if you pass out first.  The same is very true in life.  If your head is barely above water your fear of drowning is so great that you're of little use to the others in your life.  Remember, the saying "If Momma ain't happy nobody's happy!"  So what productive things are you doing to improve your life?

Good Morning!

I've often wondered what Zeta would say if she could talk.  She has taught me so much without saying a word!

Every time I hear this song I imagine it being the type of message Zeta would give us.

WORDS I WOULD SAY

Three in the morning,
And I'm still awake,
So I picked up a pen and a page,
And I started writing,
Just what I'd say,
If we were face to face,
I'd tell you just what you mean to me,
I'd tell you these simple truths,

Be strong in the Lord and,
Never give up hope,
You're going to do great things,
I already know,
God's got His hand on you so,
Don't live life in fear,
Forgive and forget,
But don't forget why you're here,
Take your time and pray,
These are the words I would say,

Last time we spoke,
You said you were hurting,
And I felt your pain in my heart,
I want to tell you,
That I keep on praying,
Love will find you where you are,
I know cause I've already been there,
So please hear these simple truths,

Be strong in the Lord and,
Never give up hope,
You're going to do great things,
I already know,
God's got His hand on you so,
Don't live life in fear,
Forgive and forget,
But don't forget why you're here,
Take your time and pray,
These are the words I would say,

From one simple life to another,
I will say,
Come find peace in the Father,

Be strong in the Lord and,
Never give up hope,
You're going to do great things,
I already know,
God's got His hand on you so,
Don't live life in fear,
Forgive and forget,
But don't forget why you're here,
Take your time and pray,
Thank God for each day,
His love will find a way,
These are the words I would say

SIDEWALK PROPHETS

Happy Friday!!