DEEP

Sometimes I am left shaken or moved emotionally when I've read or heard something that speaks so deeply to me that I am ready to act on it. It happens when I least expect it to and I think that is when I know it is something profound. Something important.  It is God's voice whispering in my ear and the message goes straight to my gut.  Ever have that happen?

At that precise moment, I am ready to leap into action. There is an urgency pulsing through me.  Quick! Before my life gets so busy again that I lose track of that moment of passion that washed over me as I read the words.  Before it becomes unimportant.  Before I put it aside, compartmentalizing into another part of my brain and promising to act on it another day.  Tomorrow.

Last week, I packed a book I had bought several years ago, thinking I would read it sooner rather than later, but then here I was, so many years later, tossing it in my suitcase this past weekend and opening it for the first time on our return flight.

I took it out of my purse to read and take my mind off of the fact that our plane felt like some kind of poorly constructed carnival ride as we were tossed side to side and falling suddenly off of pockets of unstable air, making me wonder if this was the day I would die.  (I always think that thought when I fly because it I am still in awe that something SO huge and heavy can actually take off the ground and stay up in the air).

The book I am reading is Goldie: A Lotus Grows in the Mud by Goldie Hawn. It is very good and I would recommend it.

I still have 1/3 more of the book to read before I am finished, and I will add more of my thoughts and comments after I have completed it later this week.

This book, so far, has definitely made me pause for periods of reflection and instilled a sense of urgency to do certain things in my own life.  I have been inspired and brought to tears over some of her experiences that I can connect with in my own life. 

Though I still have more to read, I am reminded that life is short and we must do the things our heart tells us to do, when we hear it speak to us and not wait until it is then too late.

OUT OF THE FOG

I've finally gotten a few consecutive nights of deep sleep and I feel like I have recovered from my sleep deprived state.  

Whoa, what a crazy, amazing roller coaster of a ride!  At least I know I can still hold my own under those conditions.  As Grace used to say, "I did it!" 

Last week reminded me my life many moons ago, when I worked all night as a waitress, slept a few hours by the pool during the day and then went out in the evening before going back to work at 11 pm.  

Except back then, I went without sleep on purpose And I was younger.  I could still go for naps by the pool.  Sleep and sun...multi-tasking at its finest.

Now, we are jetting off into the friendly skies to spend some time with Grace, Aaron and Sarah.  I'm looking forward to late night chats with my daughter and lots of QT with the grand-babes. 

I can sleep on the flights.  Right?

SWEET BABIES

We went to the hospital yesterday to visit Ethan and took this photo of our precious grandson.

He and Mama & Daddy will be heading home tomorrow.

And our grandaughter, sweet Sarah and Mama & Daddy went home Friday night.

We are going to go see Ethan at the hospital again today and starting to pack for our trip out to visit Sarah, Grace and Aaron!

BLESSINGS TIMES FOUR

We have more grandbaby news! 

                                      Daddy Cameron holding his son right after he was born!

On Friday, April 20, 2012 we welcomed our grandson, Ethan Matthew (Cameron and Heather's first born)! 

He arrived two weeks early at 6 pounds, 12 ounces and 20 inches long--healthy and beautiful!  We are going back to visit (and hold him) today! 

We are so thankful and blessed!

TRIPLE BLESSED

*Drumroll*

Our sweet grand-daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Sovereen was born last night and weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces and 20 inches long!  She joins big sister, Grace (3) and big brother, Aaron (18 months)!

We are so elated and in love with our little beauty already.  We are going to visit next week and can't wait to meet Sarah and get our Memaw and Pepaw fix with our first two sweetie pies!

I am on cloud nine!