Quityerbellyachin

Dad's birthday 2014

When your dad dies, you can't pick up the phone and talk to him about what's going on in your life. So, you have to remember what he's always taught you, and apply it. No doubt, this is the very best way to honor your dad's memory.

Recently, I was fooled into thinking someone was a good friend. The truth revealed something very different, and that hurt a lot. If I could talk to my dad about this, he would tell me to see this person for who they have been shown to be and move on with my life.  Even though Dad isn't here to defend me, he is part of me. I have that same fire in my spirit.

Here's what I know he would want me to remember. The God of the whole universe loves me! The universe is infinitely bigger than this situation. He would talk about how tiny the earth is in comparison to the rest of the universe. He used this to help put things in perspective. He would talk about how amazing it is that the God who created this vast universe became one of us to save us because He loves us. He was in awe and often brought to tears over God's love for him.

I was so blessed to have an earthly father who loved me. I am married to a wonderful man who shows me true selfless love everyday. Not to mention the rest of my family and friends who have proven themselves to be true. I don't need to waste another day feeling down about someone that was never truly my friend in the first place. Yes, it is very sad, but I have so much more in my life that needs my attention and so much to be happy about:

-My 21 Day Fix came in the mail yesterday! I admit, I am not super excited to get into workout videos again, but I am happy to have a fresh start, and I am happy to join an encouraging fitness community. Also, I'm going to do The Whole 30 Diet for the month of September with a friend of mine. I've never done it, but I've heard it is an amazing nutritional reset. I got lots of healthy food at the store today, and I'm really excited about it... except for the part where I have to drink my coffee black...

-Another huge thing is that I have my amazing friend's new book about her journey through the tragic loss of her little boy. I cannot wait to read her story and write my heart out about what I learn through her.

-Our children have had a wonderful beginning to the new school year! They've been early everyday which is just incredible. They are working hard, and I am so proud of all of them!

-The last major thing is that we have the opportunity to refinance our home to lower our house payment. So, I have a lot of work to do to get ready for the appraiser who's coming next week!! I'm really scared...

Lots of things going on. Lots of people. Lots of energy happening all around me. So much good. So much work to do. So many blessings.

Thank you for all the good advice, Dad. I appreciate it now more than ever.

Today would've been my dad's 77th birthday. I want to honor him by turning the page on this recent drama, and using the stubbornness I got from him to start the next exciting chapter of my oxygen mask. In dad's words:

Sar, Quit Yer Bellyachin!!

Yes, Dad. You are right...