Even when hindsight is on my side and signs that speak are all around, there really is not any amount of courage that can help cope with life at times. I find courage grows when used; I muster even an ounce of it, and it tends to multiply........ but it is not something to keep in the reserves.
Each day there seems to be a new amount required, depending on the missions to accomplish or the tasks at hand. I find myself speaking strength into others, calling courage into existence, to activate this element desperately needed in our culture.
The kids, Evan, and I gathered in our back yard, under a tree today, to bury our beloved 12 year old collie, Scout. Nothing can really prepare you to say goodbye to a loved one who has been a faithful friend. Thankfully we were all home when she was found and could all see her move on.
Scout joined our family in 2003, after Chynna picked her out of a litter.
She was finicky from the start and required attention and care. Scout was sweet, good-natured, and loving, and we will miss her presence ........... Another reminder of our changes in life............
It's been a bit of an emotional weekend actually, reading a paper my youngest has written for school, on his life, loss, his motivation and his mother smile emoticon He told me to grab some tissues before reading.....
College contacts have ramped up thanks to Coach Alfee's high recommendations. #blessed #beginnings
Tomorrow there is another new beginning for me in the world of real estate and my third week begins at the Keystone Volleyball office. School begins, work adjustments, a lot is going on.
It is easy to cower to pressures, people's opinions, and personalities; and
"courage sometimes skips a generation......"
I'd say it is about time we find it again.