27. Spiritual Talks with Matthew

Driving in the car to drop off some checks at the bank, Matthew started asking me questions about my mom. 

I brought him home after the class art project because his nose was profusely running and irritating his upper lip.

Travis and Makayla were both at school, so we were sort of on a date. 

Matt: Were you sad when your mom died.

Me: Yes, I cried a lot.

Matt: Did you cry where ever you went?

Me: Well, if I was going to the bank I wasn't crying because I was busy at the bank. If I was home and thinking about her, I would cry; and sometimes now I cry when I think about missing her. 

You know, my mom knows more than me  so sometimes I wish I could call her up and ask her questions.(simultaneously questioning in my mind if I don't need her advise once I'm 42)

(This was also a reminder to him that I am supposed to be smarter than he is, which I know he wasn't buying)

The woman at the teller window looked down at Matthew and called him handsome and said he looked like me. Then she said she sensed we would always be close. Strange and yet it wasn't.

Matt: (as we were leaving) Don't forget, your mom has the force now.

Me: Oh, ya. That's right, she does.

Matt: She is all around.

Me: Do you see her?

Matt: Yes. Every day. 

Me: What is she like?

Matt: She is upset right now.

Me: Why is she upset?

Matt: She misses you.

26. Rain

I love rain and I love the ocean even more; maybe it suits me to classify my love for all types of water. 

But especially now, I love the rain. The rain to me means renewal, a blessing from above, faith in the natural and abundant cycle of water. It also means money. 

Abundance is my birthright, and rain brings money in abundance for our family. Rain also means food, shelter, comfort, peace, and freedom. 

I stood in the middle of the street last Friday night at Makayla's Birthday Party as 7 girls screamed and ran up and down the gutter with flowing water as it poured down from above. It was cold and I was unprotected from the wet. 

Part of me wanted to go inside and get warm, another part of me wanted to run and scream too. I regret not running. And yet, I know, more rain will come. Bring on the rain.

25. Scripture Stories

I always thought having an older brother would be cool; and because I grew up with 3 older sisters I wanted my first child to definitely be a boy. 

But I learned something from my oldest sister while we were on our last trip together in Arizona. She is such a great mother, and I noticed how she "told" her kids a story for bedtime. It wasn't The Three Bears or The Three Little Pigs; it was Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors from memory.

In copying her creativity, I started telling scripture stories at bedtime too. Noah's Ark was a fun one because we thought up as many animals as possible to take on the ark, including the skunk.

Tonight I told David and Goliath. I have to admit I did a little research, so I could tell the story with as much enthusiasm and accuracy as possible. Matthew's favorite part was when David cut of Goliath's head, but Makayla said, "Ew!"

I actually was inspired by the courage and bravery of a young faithful man who obviously had a personal relationship with God. Tonight I am grateful for spirit filled stories from the scriptures. 

24. Health

Say it out loud. HEATLH! Growing up with a mother who was constantly sick allows me to remember daily almost in each moment my gratitude for my health and especially when I'm sick. 

My good friend brought me chicken noodle soup today. It was so delicious and very nourishing to my body. We haven't been running this whole week and she just assumed I could use some good food. Thank you, Amy! 

And more thankful I am knowing this flu will pass soon and I will be restored to great health again. 

23. Stay Home

Standing in the freezing cold (55 degrees), waiting for soccer practice to end I experienced the following:

. Young girl (about age 6) shot out of the YMCA door toward her dad.

. Father picked up young girl.

. Young girl began to sob and yell, "Oh, Daddy. Oh, Daddy"

. Other YMCA children crowded around the door waiting for working parents.

. "Good-bye Alison" the children yelled.

. Girl still crying and clinging to her dad, "Bye"

. Choking back my own tears

. I AM so grateful that my children aren't at daycare.

22. Car

It's not like I have a Mercedes or Lexus or even a new car, and yet, I have a dependable car for the most part to get me from point A to point B. Here are my points today:

7 times leaving/returning home

7 times to the schools (2 Preschool. 3 Elementary School. 2 Middle School)

The Habit

Barnes and Noble

2 times to soccer field

Home Depot

Road Runner

Ralphs

I guess I'm thankful for gas and money too.

21. Brought to you by iPhone

Bath time.

• Check my yahoo and gmail accounts
  
• Update Facebook status
• Read blog posts
• Transfer money from business account to my petty cash
• Text Tom
• Open iPod
• Shuffle