As I was driving around today, I started thinking about the past year and our time here in Salt Lake. It has been a year of many changes, some good and some bad and I thought about all the things I have learned. Last May after receiving the news that Charlie was accepted at the U, I remember thinking that I could never live in Salt Lake and be that far from my family and friends (that seems ridiculous now, especially when most people go away to school in a different state). However, everything just seemed to fall into place and both Charlie and I knew that we needed a change of scenery and what a difference it has made! I used to have the philosophy that we were here in Salt Lake because of Charlie, but one day I realized that this journey is also about me. I needed this year, with every single trial and triumph to teach me these simple lessons. Here is just a glimpse of the things I have learned:
-The Church is true no matter where you go.
-Time heals all wounds.
-The meaning of true friendship.
-That it is okay to ask for help.
-That I cant sweat the small stuff.
-I need to live each day to the fullest.
-I need to say "I love you" more.
-A budget isn't a bad thing.
-The importance of an education.
-I am in charge of my own happiness.
-I need to focus on the positive things, instead of the negative.
-I love decorating cakes.
-I cant control everything.
-The Church is true no matter where you go.
-Time heals all wounds.
-The meaning of true friendship.
-That it is okay to ask for help.
-That I cant sweat the small stuff.
-I need to live each day to the fullest.
-I need to say "I love you" more.
-A budget isn't a bad thing.
-The importance of an education.
-I am in charge of my own happiness.
-I need to focus on the positive things, instead of the negative.
-I love decorating cakes.
-I cant control everything.
-Laughter is the best medicine.
-I cant worry about those things I cant control.
-My family will always be "home" to me no matter where I go.
-Forgiveness is powerful.
AND
-That I love this little one:
and this big guy
more than I thought possible.
16 comments:
Mary This is such a good post... You are so right! Thank you!
These are geat things to remember. Great post.
Ah dang it you made me cry! Thanks! It's nice to be reminded of all those things! I guess the big city of SLC isn't so bad after all! I really enjoy living here and probably won't ever move North again but you never know what life will bring!
Loved this post! So many things that we all need to learn!
Great post!!! I am still working on a few of those lessons myself.
Mary, I know it has been a really hard year for you and your family, but I'm so glad you have been able to learn and grow from everything you've been through. You are great and I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful friend in my life! Thank you for all that you do and all that you teach me! I love you and can't wait to see you Friday!
That is all true!! We should hang!! Jimmy wants to go to Tucanos at the Gateway, we should plan it, or just get together and let the girls play!!!
Mary,
What a great post! Thanks for reminding us all about what is important. Your family is darling!
Mary, that is perfect. I want to say ditto on most of them. I wish that I could keep those things close to my heart always.
OK - we need to hang out! I love your positive attitude and perspective on life. I love that you take the time to post these happy thoughts. I completely agree with all you've said, and I have to admit - I'm grateful for lessons learned too!
So true!!! I'm still learning many of those lessons myself. The biggest thing I've learned being far away from home is that you really can be happy anywhere!
I have been out of Utah for 5 years now, and it amazes me that I can do it! I thought life would be awful being so far away from home, but I have grown so much, and learned so many things about myself and my marriage. Pete and I have become closer that ever, and I also found my very best friend half-way across the country!
you just made me bawl! i miss you guys, we need to hang! love ya!!
Well Said. You are Very wise.
Wow Mary that is awesome! Your family is so darling, I am glad to have you as a friend and all the fun stuff you plan! When times get rough it is hard to remeber all the great stuff you have in your life, thanks for posting something so true and powerful.
Your post was so refreshing! I loved it. I need to take a lot of what you said to heart. Life is so stressful and hard sometimes but what you said is so true! Thanks for making me smile. You are just a sweetheart!
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