Since my bff (Mom) passed away a year ago today, I've been thinking a lot about her (well, really I think about her all the time, so I guess nothing's different) but mostly I've been thinking about life and hard things and family and the temple and the Savior and the atonement. (That's a lot to think about! Thank goodness for the modern medicinal miracle called sleeping drugs.) And while I would give anything to have Mom and Linz back, at the same time I wouldn't trade anything for the things I've learned (I know, it's an oxymoron, just go with it). Someone recently commented that I probably have much to share about what I've been through. In some ways, yes, but in other ways, the things I've learned can't be put into thoughts or words, they can only be experienced. And isn't that really what life is all about, experiences? The good, the bad, and the (sometimes too-often) ugly? We all have our own "experiences," tailored to our strengths, weaknesses, and (I think) most importantly to our potential. There are no short-cuts to becoming the person we need to become, and there is only One who knows how to get us there.
So here's to a new year - may it bring, love, peace, joy, some discomfort (for growth) and family togetherness with whatever family you have around you.
6 comments:
You are so right about the experiences thing. But I also think that although it may be hard to explain now, the Lord is going to be able to use you as an instrument in his hands when others go through hard situations. And because of your experiences you will have just the right thing to say then :) I hope 2011 brings you nothing but great things!!! You deserve it!! Love you!!
Well said Alicia. And although you may not think your experiences can be sufficiently expressed, you have already put some of your lessons into words for me and it has helped. Thank you! We all can learn so much from you.
this roommate group is full of very smart women! that family picture is really beautiful, such vibrant colors. bad luck does not come in 7 year spells Alicia!
oh i forgot to finish my thought about the bad luck...because really, I don't believe there is much of anything that can be chalked up to some mysterious thing called "luck".
Alicia, it was so good to see you briefly last month. I miss you all! I have a feeling that 2011 is going to bring great things. It is always exciting to have the sense of "new."
Alicia I love you! And I don't believe in the 7 year bad luck thing either. The Lord is making you who he wants you to be. Sucks that it has to be so hard though. Happy 2011. :o)
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