Once Upon A Thought: January 2009

Friday, January 30, 2009

Don't Judge another by her Laundry!

A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside.

"That laundry is not very clean", she said.
"She doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better laundry soap."

Her husband looked on, but remained silent.

Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry, the young woman would make the same comments.

About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband:

"Look, she has learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this."

The husband said, "I got up early this morning andcleaned our windows."

And so it is with life. What we see when watching others depends on the purity of the window through which we look.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

As I was driving into to work on Tuesday, I noticed this line of motorcycles behind me that was being followed by "tail" cars with American flags waving in the wind. Of course, this picture doesn't do it justice but I thought it was cool, and it alone reminded me that Tuesday our new President was to be sworn into office. What a Historic Day to remember!

When I got to the office, the little TV that is in the kitchen was on so I turned it around so I could watch every now and again what was going on and eventually watch the Inauguration before leaving for an eye appointment.

After my eye appoitment I headed home because the doc dilated my eyes and I cannot read after having that done. We have a receptionist at the office, so I would have basically been wasting time at the office, when I could get some things done at home that I didn't have to read to do. I usually take Hwy 287 home because it has less traffic and to me is a calmer drive home. However, Tuesday, I was inconvenienced by what looked like a funeral percession. That seemed like a parade with all the civilians lining the streets with their American flags.

Once the end of the percession was completed, there was still the task of getting through the backed up traffic. I was glad that I skipped to the other side of town so that I could get in about 10 cars after the percession went through. I had forgotten that it was the service for a fallen soldior from Berthoud, Justin Bauer.

Once I realized what was really going on, a calmness came over me and I was overwhelmed with the burdens President Obama is faced with today. May GOD be with him!

I pray that President Obama will be able to turn us around and lead us in the right direction!! He has a lot of work ahead of him and I have faith that he will make the right decisions for the people of this country. He is faced with challenges that those before him have left and I believe this kind man will find truth in what we need to do and take us in the right direction!!

Thursday, January 08, 2009

D"P"W"P"

Delmar "Pete" Wagner, also known as "Pete" to some, and "Popo" to his Granddaughter. He’s also known as Popo to us as he has become or grandfather!! He is the sweetest Grandpa alive!

Popo has always watched out for me and had always made me feel warm and special. When I purchased my first car, a 1993 Geo Metro, burgandy, he gave it a look over and purchased for me the extensions for the tires so that I would be able to inflate my tires more easily. That little gesture was so sweet!

Dad and Betty live in the Springs to be closer to Popo after his beloved wife, Grace [“Granny”], passed away in 2000. I’m glad they did, because every time we go to visit them, he makes an appearance. He doesn’t usually stay for long, but he’s there long enough for all of us to get to spend some time with him.

When Dad and Betty still lived in Longmont, Granny and Popo would come to visit. We would usually go to La Mariposa for lunch or dinner. Dad and Popo would talk to the wait staff in their native tongue. It was fun to watch them play with each other.

I’m grateful to have met Mr. Wagner and have the opportunity to call him Popo.

Monday, January 05, 2009

This year christmas was spent in Colorado Springs!

Although it was quiet, I spent it with Dad, Betty and their cute friend Mattie, it was very enjoyable. I ended up staying an extra night due to the windy weather conditions. It was nice to have that little extra time with my parents!!

I stopped by Mom's on Friday on my way back to Johnstown. It was nice to visit with her too, even if it was for just a few minutes!

I wanted to get home and get some things done! I ended up playing drums on guitar hero and then heading to the movie so I wouldn't continue vegging in front of the TV. Nothing like vegging in front of a huge movie screen instead of the regular boob tube! I liked the movie so much I had to take my kids back to see it!

Saturday was spent catching up on laundry and trying to get my house picked up and in order! I did get a lot done, but not enough! I HATE house work!

Sunday was spent watching football and lounging around the house! Monday was around the corner and I needed to rest up for it!

Monday was a VERY challenging day for me filled with emotion and a wake up call that I have a brother that needs to know he has unconditional love from his sister and sometimes I just need to relax and see, myself, that there isn't always going to be negative when emotions are high.

Tuesday was the busiest day and I felt as if I didn't have time to breath. Also had a hard time seeing out of my eyes from the tears of the day before!

Wednesday was a half day of work and then to the post office for Matt's passport application, lunch and to the movie. After that on to Robert's for Pizza and a little visit before dropping him to his destination and home to fall asleep on the couch before 10:30!

This is the second year that the New Year came in without me celebrating in more ways than one.

Although I didn't bring in the New Year I do wish everyone a safe and happy one to come, filled with laughter, love and family!

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