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…they erase the Mondays

Tuesdays, that is - so often that’s what Tuesdays do for me, they make the long, dreary Mondays of life just fade away…

I don’t even know how - It’s not like anything spectacular happened today…just the regular stuff of life: cleaning the kitchen, running errands, fighting a loaded basket at Wal-mart, eating a microwave “Healthy Choice” meal…and wondering if it’s really all that “healthy”….

…just regular stuff.

But, the world often just looks different to me on Tuesday than on a Monday….a little more hopeful…a little more sunshine (even when it’s cloudy like today).

I actually smiled at people at Wal-mart when they crowded the aisles so it was difficult to get by….I thought, “That’s okay, I’ll just look at the lovely laundry detergent choices before me…it really is remarkable how many options we have….aren’t we blessed!”……..Wow, I’m kind of Stepford Wife-ish on Tuesdays…

…but I digress!

The point is that I smiled….I don’t think I did much of that yesterday….typical Monday!

I guess I need to make an effort to see Mondays like I see Tuesdays….maybe….

I even bought a turkey today…A TURKEY!  I thought, “I think I’ll make a turkey this week…that would be nice - who says it has to be saved for Thanksgiving or Christmas…how about Wednesday night?…Happy Wednesday is a holiday, too…” (Yes, I do have these kinds of conversations with my own self in the freezer section of random grocery stores!).

Anyway…buying a turkey to celebrate “Happy Wednesday”, and looking at clothes for a 5 year old who is coming to the U.S. from Cuba, and intently studying a beautiful array of laundry cleaning accoutrement - all of these and more made me smile today…

It just felt really good to smile - the people at Wal-mart might think I’m a little nuts, but that’s okay…

It’s Tuesday!

I hope you smile today - and if you don’t feel like it, then go to Wal-mart and talk yourself into it! :-)

Peace.

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angiebledsoe
on October 7, 2008
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Sweet Sixteen!

So, even though I’ve been trying to bribe her all day into telling everyone she’s only turning 13, (how am I going to be “29″, if she’s 16?…I’m just sayin’!!!),

Anyway…even though I’ve tried to suspend the hands of time, my youngest daughter, ASHLEY, is insisting on turning 16!!!!!!

Ashley came into the world having to be a fighter…and she still is.  I love her wit, her toughness and her complete lack of pretense.

She’s a free-spirit, my Ash, and I’m so glad that she has never lost that….I still remember when she used to climb trees in her frilly dresses or beat up the bully (twice her size) that was hitting her big sister… :-) .

Don’t ever lose your individuality or your love of all kinds of people without judgment, Ash.  Your dad and I are so proud of the strong young woman you’ve become.

Happy Sweet Sixteen, Ashamaly - I’ll even sing to you if you want (I know how much you love that! :-) ).

I love you so!

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angiebledsoe
on October 4, 2008
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It’s Friday…i think….

….yeah, it is.

I’m in such a fog….just worn out - and it’s gonna be a crazy/busy weekend.  I’ve been getting ready for the yard sale:

Thanks:  Andrea, Karen, Matt & Monica, and Kayleigh & Barry for your help getting ready…

I’m really looking forward to getting up early and being in the middle of the hustle & bustle of the day.  Plus, it’s our Ashley’s SWEET SIXTEEN!  (I’ll write more about that tomorrow - I can’t believe she’s turning 16….wow!).

Then, Sunday @ C3 is a special day.  It’s the one year anniversary of the sale of the old church buildings.  There are many emotions around this anniversary, but mainly I’m just so glad to be where we now are.

It’s going to be a busy weekend…too busy to spend a lot of time thinking about the past - we don’t have time for that…so we’ll just keep moving forward….

I’ll see you on the flip side!

Come see me @ The Avalon Yard Sale and help provide some much needed things for a beautiful family immigrating from Cuba.  It’s gonna be a great day! :-)

(You can bring me stuff to sell or things to donate to the family like:

  • toiletries
  • clothing for boys (5 and 14)
  • toys
  • school supplies
  • canned goods and household supplies).

Hope to see you there!

Peace.

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angiebledsoe
on October 3, 2008
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So, I realized something about myself last night…

I realized that I - a grown woman - have…a “blankie”.

That’s right, a blankie!  I didn’t want to admit it to myself…I mean, I kept thinking “I’m just chilly” or “I’m sure everyone else likes to wrap up in a fur blanket…fur side down…in Florida…in July!”

Then last night it happened.  I finally had to break down and wash my fur blanket.  And that’s when I realized how bad it was.  I kept reaching for it…

I even checked the washer more than once to see if it was done yet!

I know, it’s both weird and sad at the same time.

But, I guess we all find ourselves needing comfort…needing to reach for something familiar.  I guess I’m no different than anyone else (at least no different than most 5 year olds who love their blankies!).

I guess when the world gets crazy and things seem to constantly change….sometimes we just need to find our “safe place” and shut the rest out…

…for just a little while. :-)

It’s okay to admit that we need comfort…and it’s okay to be still and “regroup”.  Tomorrow always comes and all the exciting, challenging, wonderful, scary changes that will - no doubt - come along with it.

Anyway, there’s my confession for the day.

“Hello, my name is Angie and I love my blankie!”

…peace!

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angiebledsoe
on October 2, 2008
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