So my sister from DC came in last night on her way to Denver. I am really glad she was able to stop by our place. The kids were so glad to see her and she them. Of course she came bearing gifts, clothes and books. I, and I imagine she too, was surprised to see that the boys were excited about the clothes too. Usually clothes aren't too high on their lists. Of course she brought DARLING outfits. Kyla and Cameron both picked some out to wear today. Books had to be read to them before bed last night. They were all so cute around her. Kyla LOVED the big Strawberry Shortcake gift bag her stuff came in, so much so she had to take it to daycare today. Cute. As I said before, I don't usually blog about my kids here but they are on my mind...
Seeing my sister was also a very nice reprieve for me. While it was nice to be with her in DC over Thanksgiving I was also away from my life and its chaos altogether. It was nice to have her here as a distraction right in the middle of my chaos. In the last couple of days I have seen how many friends I have who are here to support me through anything I may be going through or may go through. There are so many days I feel my strength just tanking. Lately I can't even count how many times these wonderful people have picked me up. I am so thankful for them. Their kindness has also proven to me that I do, in fact, have very good judgment when it comes to picking my friends. As far as both of my sisters go, I know I didn't "pick" them but I have made very good judgment in making sure we are friends also.
I talked with my sister a lot at dinner last night. She has such a kind and giving heart. The whole time I was talking with her I kept thinking of the "pay it forward" philosophy. I think that this will be my new mantra. I have had so many help me lately how can I do anything but help others along the way?
Truly, I think every human being should think this way and even more I think that all of us have it in us to actually do it.
Cheers!
A
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To the person who is feeling the need to personally attack me I just ask that you kindly keep my children out of it.
What's the "Pay it Forward" philosophy?
Andrew, I am so glad you asked because anymore it seems that too many people don't seem to interested in adopting this philosophy and when it is so easy it makes it hard for me to understand why. Quite simply the philosophy is that when one person does something nice for you you simply repay that person by doing something just as nice for someone else who may need it in return, you "pay it forward". To me it is one of the nicest things someone can do to "repay" a debt.
Basic human kindness is truly a beautiful and fulfilling thing. Truly.
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