Struggling

I tend to struggle. 

The love of my existence is currently sleeping in a bay filled with potty-mouthed men. This makes it a little hard to pray together on the phone at night. Naughty words tend to chase the spirit right out of the room. I'm bugged.

I'm also bugged with a....bug..? Really, it's just me wanting attention. I thought that hovering over the toilet every hour on the hour would do the trick. After an E.R. visit and 3 liters of fluid with only 2 potty breaks since (we're talking 12 hours later...is that a problem?) I think I've had enough attention for the week. Can I be all better yet? I would love to be eating solid foods again. Sigh...

I'm also bugged, well, yes bugged is a good word, with people and the dumb dumb things they do sometimes. For some reason, my every move seems to be front page news to some....I didn't realize I was that popular. I guess I should be thankful that they are so interested in my life and appreciate the attention. Apparently, this whole barfing incident was completely unnecessary. Silly me! Can I be all better yet?

I appreciate support! My fortune cookie was right and my "new venture" is a success :) I'm loving the great response I've had from family and friends....and friends of family....in regards to my little business. The *gasp* "Oh Meg! That one's beautiful!"....click.....*even louder gasp* "Oh MEG! These are SO pretty!" reactions I get from my mother are always uplifting! I know that if I'm having a doubtful day and my not-so-positive-thinking side is taking over, I can always call my mother and she will put me right back on track. She's not the only person that is so complimentary but she's my go-to-gal. And no, it's not only because I know if she doesn't answer her cell phone, I can call her desk and be sneaky and force her to answer *evil laugh inserted here* It's because I love hearing her opinion on the matter. There are some matters that I don't love hearing her opinion on...but that's another matter.

I've learned that in only a few words, you can make or break someone's, well: life, attitude, day, dreams, heart, etc. And what's worse is those words sometimes lead to actions. I think a lot of drama, heartache, and issues could be easily avoided if we could all tame our tongues. Maybe ask ourselves, 'Am I saying this to make things better, or worse?' Step out of your mind and into the mind of the person on the receiving end of those words and consider what else they might be dealing with at the moment. Then ask ourselves, 'Is this going to make their day better, or worse?' I've had quite a few experiences lately that have made me question the motives of people around me. I've even had to question my own motives.....all because someone didn't monitor what was coming off their tongue.

Just a little food for thought, monitor what comes off your tongue. A positive word packs a lot more nutritional content for the soul than you think! And sometimes, a single sentence you say can change someone's life.

Here's to family, good food, good friends, and positivity!

Oh, and only 32 days until he comes home to me :) Can you say "Giddy"?!

-Meg