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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

A Goodbye Kiss to Grannie



Pippi Longstocking's House, Sweden (1920s)


She was 96 years young, our matriarch, and we owe much of ourselves to her.  She was kind, caring and loving no matter what condition her health was in.  And, she lived a Godly life.

We will miss her.  In our own ways, according to how we have known her, we will grieve her passing.  Yet, I have every confidence that when we meet together to remember, we will celebrate her life.  We will recall the stories she told to her children and her children's children.  We will reminisce stories of old Sweden and the long passage to Canada.  We will re-tell her new life in a new country, of farm country and hard lived days.  Then, we will re-live, in the spirit of love and admiration, the days children remembers of Mother.

As for me, I will give thanks for the gift of Grannie in adulthood and the opportunity to know a great lady.

Do you cherish your Grannie, Mom, Aunt, Sister or Friend?  Tell them you love them today.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

"To Infinity & Beyond!"

Toy Story - Buzz Lightyear Talking Action Figure - Thinkway - Toys"R"Us
These days, one can easily find my 31 month old son running around, shouting with gusto and conviction, "To infinity and beyond!".  I'm pretty sure he has no idea what it means, which makes it more comical and simultaneously love-able.

What exactly should we bring "to infinity and beyond"?  Is this simply a mathematical possibility, or can human beings affect infinity (never mind beyond it)?  To word it better, is there anything worth taking to infinity and beyond?!

I have not arrived at a satisfactory answer.  The questions, however, led me to think about what I would like my son to bring with him throughout his life (his limited infinity & beyond)?  Is it confidence to face life and its trials with self-assuredness?  Or, deep, unwavering conviction that he is wholly and unconditionally loved?  Perhaps, be the manifestation of a soul of an ever-patient and kind counsellor/friend/mentor?

To this, I am astonished at my greed.  I want all of these for my son, and more.  Happiness, peace, generosity, loyalty, and the many virtues we should aspire to.  Such is a mother's hope and prayer.

What is it you dare dream for your loved ones?

Monday, August 2, 2010

Dilemma

Defined as:
1. A situation that requires a choice between options that are or seem equally unfavorable or mutually exclusive.
2. Usage Problem A problem that seems to defy a satisfactory solution.
3. Logic An argument that presents two alternatives, each of which has the same consequence.

I have a dilemma.  Should I answer every accusation and possibly injure further?  Or, is silence golden to pave the path towards reconciliation and rebuilding of sharing, trust and love?

This time it is doubtful that either option is sure.  Shall I stand down to let the argument end?  Can I bear to suffer inwardly, and give up my chance to clear my name and state my intentions?

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
[1855 H. G. Bohn Hand-Book of Proverbs 514]

What then of the road to peace?