Thursday, June 20, 2013
Oh BABY!
Her name is Eden
Alivia.
Her parents are
fellow church members and when I mentioned that seeing a baby being born was on
my bucket list they offered to allow me to be there during their joyous occasion.
I had someone made
the comment that if I had a child I saw one being born. That didn’t happen. I couldn’t see anything. I simply felt the experience.
How did I feel??
Humbled – that someone
would share such a blessed event with me
Awe – the experience
was beautiful and magical
BLESSED – how can
anyone witness a childbirth and not know there is a God?
Connected – Sure you
can buy something for a baby or a mom or make some food for the family, but to
be in the room during the birth, wow, what a connection. This family already had a special place in my
life and now we are connected even more.
This
is me with Eden and Eden's Mom Destiny. P.S. Destiny looked beautiful after
Eden was born (as always. I looked like I had run a marathon after having Christian...
Thank you Chris and Destiny for sharing such a special time with ya'll! All my Love!!!!
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
If Today was Your Last Day
Putting the final touches to our trip to Italy – leaving in ONE WEEK! And a song comes on Pandora. I’ve heard it MANY times since I have the cd… And I realize that it is totally appropriate for planning and Bucket List Living. My first inclination was to cancel the trip to Italy since Dad is already home for good. Then I had an unexpected car expense… Plus DS started college this week, additional expense – not to mention we are remodeling his room – CHA-CHING! We can always find a reason to put things off. This song is great reminder of why we shouldn’t.. Goes back to my mantra - If you wait, you WON'T!!!!
"If Today Was Your Last Day" sang by Nickleback written by Chad Kroeger
My best friend gave me the best advice
He said each day's a gift and not a given right
Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
And try to take the path less traveled by
That first step you take is the longest stride
If today was your last day
And tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
Donate every dime you have?
If today was your last day
Against the grain should be a way of life
What's worth the prize is always worth the fight
Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
So live like you'll never live it twice
Don't take the free ride in your own life
If today was your last day
And tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
Donate every dime you have?
Would you call old friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories
Would you forgive your enemies?
Would you find that one you're dreamin' of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you finally fall in love
If today was your last day
If today was your last day
Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars
Regardless of who you are
So do whatever it takes
'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life
Let nothin' stand in your way
Cause the hands of time are never on your side
If today was your last day
And tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
Donate every dime you have?
Would you call old friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories
Would you forgive your enemies?
Would you find that one you're dreamin' of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you finally fall in love
If today was your last day
Congrats Chad on your engagement to Avril Lavigne! I know you are LIVING in the moment right now! And I need to get back to Bucket List Living NOW!
Monday, August 20, 2012
Back to School- Again!
It’s that time again – Back to SCHOOL time!
20 years ago I graduated from high school, we are planning our 20 year reunion… My son is starting at a local community college today… Brings Bucket List Living back to the forefront of life – time flies! And we leave for Italy in 9 days – final prep in progress! Lol!
Enjoy my trip down memory lane – Grease 2 style…. I’ve heard there are two types of people in the world – people who like Grease 2 and people who don’t… I’m with Drew Barrymore – I LIKE IT!
Monday, August 6, 2012
Small town USA, Justin Moore from Poyen Arkansas
Justin Moore, Arkansas native, from the small town of Poyen; just up the road a piece from my hometown. We pass through the area a few times a year as we travel to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Each time we mention Justin. Not knowing him personally we still relate to him, seeing the familiar surroundings, knowing what it is like to grow up in such a rural area. Reading his bio online I see that he had a firm foundation, his family and his community. When he got to Nashville he didn’t wait on the people to call on him, he already had a manager. He left nothing to chance. Why? He wanted to LIVE his dream.
Looking over my bucket list and becoming more introspective on my life I’m reminded, I’m in charge of my future. It is mine to make or break. Thanks for the reminder Justin. We are still rooting for you! Keep on keeping on…. And thanks for not forgetting where you came from, for those of you who don't know, this video captures glimpses of Poyen, hometown pride! Until we meet, I’m gonna be BUCKET LIST LIVING! God Bless!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Feeling... Sentimental and Beachy....
This weekend I had the opportunity to speak with a distant cousin’s wife. I am trying to find out more information about my Pye family members, who back in the early 1900’s originated in Beaumont, Texas. You know, with DS graduating from High School and starting college, plus Dad being home from Italy for good (another reminder to self to remove “Visit Dad in Italy” off my list), I guess I’m getting sentimental. That and for some reason I have always felt like an old soul.
I’m 38 years old. My Grandpa Gil died when he was 49, his Dad died when he was in his late 20’s (best I can tell). My great Grandfather died when he was 63. I can’t imagine being halfway through my life, there’s so much I want to accomplish! That said, some of my best memories and times in life is when I have taken the time to just breathe….
Sometimes I have to remind myself that it is important to stop or slow down. This song that Kenny Chesney did made me a Kenny fan for life. You see, my spirit is truly at rest and peace when I’m at the ocean. There are NO words to describe the experience, slowing down, listening to the waves. When life gets hectic, I put this CD in… All songs have the island feel, to remind me… Life is short. And just like that, I’m at the beach… Thanks Kenny. Maybe someday I will be Sherry, living in paradise… Until then, I guess it’s back to Bucket List Living. And remaining on my list, Hang out with Kenny Chesney on a boat in the Caribbean. We aren't promised a tomorrow - Dream big!
Friday, July 20, 2012
My Chicago
Today, *MAYBE*, will be my last day talking about Chicago. This was my third trip to Chicago and my full purpose was to submerse my child into the Second City experience. I think we saw seven shows while we were there. And while he was in class I roamed the streets of Chicago, sent e-mail updates to my family, read a book and a half, SKYPED Dad in Italy and shopped some. Hey, I was ½ block from Michigan Avenue, can you blame me? When asked what I recommended another tourist to see, I was embarrassed almost to admit I wasn’t doing the ‘touristy’ things. But here are the things I did see and do.
The route to and from Second City from our hotel had me passing this sculpture at least twice a day. The detail is amazing. There are 5 fingers and toes on each hand and foot. Then upon closer look, the hair is made from silverware handles! I’m not sure what his official title is, but my unofficial title was banana man. One afternoon I was killing time waiting on Christian, so I walked over get a chocolate covered frozen banana. Looking for a cool place to sit and eat it, I thought, well, I’ll just head over to the park area…. The humor of me eating a frozen banana while ‘appreciating’ the sculpture took me a few hours to grasp. Lol! Hopefully no one got a picture of that.
Each morning we had breakfast at the McDonald’s across the street from Second City. One morning the manager was in the corner ordering his food and it makes me think of my Grandpa Gil and what all he went through working for them at that time in his life, long hours, countless employees... And then to know they didn't have shredded lettuce at that time, so the employees probably had more 'WORK' in preparation... Revelation knowledge, I know... Just my thought.. Plus the mgr is on his cell phone; Lord knows Grandpa Gil never had one of those, much less a 'cordless' phone... Wow, just think about how much life has changed since 1975!
Marijuana was the topic of the time we were there, I got a snapshot of the newspapers while sitting at McDonald's one day, Geez!
On the way back from breakfast and dropping Christian off I had a different path I took and had a few favorite houses of note. One day I was on the phone with my sister and talking about this magical place with castles all around, not realizing that there was someone behind me. When I stopped to take a picture to message her, the rather manly looking woman looked at me scared… lol! Like I cared. It was interesting that in such a modern city that there were ‘castle-looking’ houses. I laughed thinking about their ‘kingdoms’ in such a modern place.
Swoon, the church from the Julia Roberts Movie - My Best Friend's Wedding
Directly behind the chuch is the White Hall Hotel... See, you are never too far from home... Coincidentally, the Cheesecake Factory was right there as well, so you know, Chicago Michigan Avenue is my FAV Cheesecake Factory. This time I only went there 3 times.... And in 14 days, that is a new record, normally it is every day! lol! Oh, Chicago, I will miss you... Until next time... ;)
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Double Decker Bus TOUR! :)
On our trip to Chicago, I completed a Bucket List Item – take a double decker bus tour! J It was so hot the first day we tried, after about an hour we had to bail on the endeavor and I was CRUSHED, HOT and EXHAUSTED… L
However, the Lord BLESSED me on Saturday evening with an AWESOME night of weather, so my DH, DS and I went on the city lights tour. It was almost chilly at times. Finally, my list item was fulfilled. Swoon! And the architecture there is so rich and different than what I see in Arkansas on a regular basis.
I can't remember the name of our tour guide, but he was awesome! And check out his 'POSE' wow!
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