One day you have plans. The next day you don't.
One day you are. The next day you aren't.
I've said many times on this blog that if I have learned anything from having Katie, it's that I should expect the unexpected. That nothing ever goes as planned.
I guess I forgot that those statements apply to just about everything else in life as well.
I take a lot for granted; my health, our house, my two wonderful families, my husband, my child. It's sad that it takes events of sickness, tragedy or death to make me stop and appreciate what I have.
And so, for a little while at least, I sit here humble in the fact that I have such wonderful people surrounding me. That I have a husband who means so much more to me than the feeble word "love" can convey. That I have a daughter who makes my heart swell with pride and joy on every passing day.
When times are tough, it's easy to get lost in the depths. To wander aimlessly thinking about what may have been and such. And so, I was thinking the other day about a saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." I know it's trivial, but it's something I have to focus on.
This also brings to mind some lyrics from a Monty Python song by Eric Idle:
Some things in life are bad.
They can really make you mad.
Other things just make you swear and curse.
When you're chewing on life's gristle,
Don't grumble, give a whistle.
And this'll help things turn out for the best...
And....Always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the light side of life....
If life seems jolly rotten,
There's something you've forgotten.
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.
When you're feeling in the dumps
Don't be silly chumps
Just purse your lips and whistle - that's the thing!
And...Always look on the bright side of life....
Always look on the light side of life...
The song goes on, but you get the point. Hey. What can I say? It helps me get through the tough times. I even have that song on my Ipod.
And, so, here is my lemonade.....
And here is my whistle....
