Loving well

Thursday 03.05.2009 11:37PM

I have been thinking to myself “I want to start blogging more regularly” the past few weeks, but I suppose that does not actually get anything done. Thus, I sit down and type.

It has been an interesting couple months. I have been through various emotional highs and lows. Strained friendships, reconciliation, friends losing loved ones, celebrations with friends, and more. Sometimes my heart just aches, wishing I could do something to make everything “just right” for my friends and family. I know this is not possible, but I am still hopeful and optimistic, in general. I am thankful that we have each other to lean on and I try my best to be available for such. Somehow, I believe our love for each other is redemptive, and can sometimes help make sense out of the senseless.

I thought I would write more, but I think I will leave it at that – it feels done for now. I will leave you with some questions posed by @DavidHFoster on twitter (emphasis mine):

Are you living well? Are you loving well? Are you being loved well?

Loved

Wednesday 07.30.2008 06:43PM

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I have been a bit sentimental lately, and in the process of cleaning up my office decided to have a more prominent spot on my desk for a few things.

The angel is a gift from Sarah, given to me during my heart incident to watch over me – or remind me that I am watched over at least.

The pill bottle is a recent prescription. It's empty now, but Isha wrote on it "DON'T DIE! Because ISHA <3s you.“ The other side she wrote ”LESS THAN 3".

The medical bracelet I wore last summer, being extra precautious.

And in back is Sulley from Monsters, Inc. Sheryl gave me that years ago, and has her own of Mike Wazowski. It is a nice reminder of our friendship, and is appropriate because she is short and green and I am tall and blue. And furry. Unfortunately it got lost in the mix last time I moved, so has only recently returned to my desk... but it is there now!