Do you ever hear a song, and it just stops you? Dead in your tracks. Gives you chills. You think, they were reading my mind. Hey, this song feels so familiar. Yet, you know, you've never heard it before.
I felt that way, just this past week. I heard "Humble and Kind." For the first time. On my way to see a patient. I literally had to pull over, onto the side of the road. It hit me that hard! And I just sat there, and listened. Silently, the tears fell. And I had goosebumps, everywhere!
This song, reminded me, of all those lessons I was taught as a child. The values that my family, was instilling, in me. The words reminded me, of my Daddy. Of a chapter of struggle. These simple words, reminded me of the struggles, that I'm currently carrying. It reminded me, that no matter what I'm facing, there is always a humbling moment.
"Don't hold a grudge or a chip, and here's why. Bitterness keeps you from flyin'." Words I need to remember. I need to write them down, and keep them close. Hard times, many times, makes people hard. And I don't want to be, that kind of person. I don't want to be bitter in life. I want to soar. I want to make the world, a better place.
Just sit and listen to these words. Or read over the lyrics. It really is a beautiful song. I enjoy country music, for this reason. There is such meaning, behind the music. And Tim McGraw, is just one of those artists, that gives even more to his music. His music, has inspired me, so many times.
"Be humble and kind." Words spoken, from my Daddy, many times. More than I could count. It was his way of life. Never forgetting where he came from. Or the people that helped him get there. Never holding a grudge. Or harming others. Always knowing, there was good to be done, in this world. ❤
It's pretty funny when you think about it. At different points of your life, you have different friends. Different people you lean on. Friends that you call besties, sometimes just disappear from your life.
I can sit and tell you about a variety of besties, that have come and gone. Mostly, we just lost touch. I have a childhood friend, that was definitely a bestie of mine. Then she moved. We chat from time to time. Have gotten closer because of Facebook. But it's not the same.
A high school bestie and I, well we just lost track of each other. I tried a few times to keep in contact, but our lives just went in such different directions. Same can be said for a friend who I went to college with. We started off close, then I'm not sure...
Oh college. There were a few. There was a girl, that we just clicked. We were friends. And spent a ton of time together. Going to lunch, hanging out in classes. Then I'm not sure. Life just took over. I was busy in school. She was busy with family. I had another friend, we were super close. The kind of friends that stayed up, until 2AM talking. Just because. We had so much in common. And spent most of our days, laughing. And playing music. Then a misunderstanding, sent us in opposite directions. Really, to never talk again.
I can confidently say, most of the friends I made in medical school, and working have been a different breed of friends. Those friends. The kind that you lean on. That are there, no matter what. I'm proud to say that. We stick together. Fight for each other.
I'm also very lucky, to say I have a friend from college, that we've stayed super close. At times, we don't talk for a bit. But we always manage to send each other a text message. Or e-mail. That is comforting. Super comforting really!
But the kind of friend I'm talking about today, is a lifelong kind of friend. He's the guy that met me, when I was hours old. We grew up together. He was ALWAYS my protector. And one day, we fell in love. Things in the love department, didn't work out well. We would break up during his senior year in high school. We'd try it again, my freshman year in college. Heck, we'd try it a third time. Thinking, this could be it.
It's just not in the cards. I can say that confidently. It's not in the cards. Maybe in 10 years. Maybe after both of us, leave our hometown. Maybe in different circumstances. Just not right now. And honestly, that's OK. For both of us.
But every single time, I hear this song, I think of him. My lifelong bestie. The man, that I can ALWAYS count on! No matter what. A heartbreak, a struggle with school, being lost in the world, battling the Big C, or my Dad's passing. He has been my rock!
It's funny how life works. Who would have thought, all those years ago, he'd be the solid rock by my side. Who would have thought, the little boy that came to visit the new baby girl, would really take to heart the vow of protection, love, and friendship.
It really is pretty incredible. That the two of us have last the test of time. And life really. And not just lasted. But really grown. And flourished. Honestly, making each other stronger. My bestie, he'll ALWAYS be at my side. I know this. Deep down in my soul. And I Thank God, every single day, for him! ❤
I know. It's ONLY September. But it is the last day of September. Here in the Southwest, we're still months away from cold weather. You know, the really COLD weather, that you break out hats, scarves, and gloves for.
But recently, my Goddaughter has shown a lot of love for all things My Little Pony. And unicorns. I can relate. When I was little, I adored My Little Pony. Had houses, ponies, cars, blankets, stuffed animals...anything and everything that you could imagine. And unicorns. Well, during a large part of my childhood, I collected them. My own Godparents, would indulge me in my fascination. They'd buy me ceramic unicorns, stuffed unicorns, and even a big minky blanket with a unicorn on it.
So after having a long convo with Miss A, I thought of something crochet. I had already started this star blanket for her. But in her favorite colors...pink, purple, and blue. I'm using a Red Heart Yarn in "Bright Mix." And some white. I can't decide, if I should give it to her for her birthday, in October. Or wait until Christmas.
For real?!?!?! Sarah is an AMAZING designer. But this is just too cute! I'm thinking of using the same Red Heart yarn, in Bright Mix, for the mane. And I might just have to give this beauty to Miss A, for her birthday. It's in just a few weeks. And I think this would be a perfect fit.
Between, I think this could be a cute little horse. You know, for 2 of my favorite little cowgirls. I'm thinking of changing up the colors, losing the horn, and maybe adding on a face. :) I just LOVE when things start coming together! ❤
