The meaning of inspiration...

I went round and round in my head... trying to figure out what to write for my first post. I have this problem a lot and this is the reason why I really don't do more writing. So yesterday I saw this moving video and I wanted to share it. It's about 6 minutes long but it's one of those things you see that will change your life. Please watch it before you read on...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th6Njr-qkq0

My husband refuses to watch things that he sees as "sad"... example... the eye opening view of life from Professor Randy Pausch, who when faced with a death sentence due to a Pancreatic Cancer diagnosis decided to take a look back on his life and leave a legacy that would change the lives of thousands, including me. I still lay with my children at night and ask him what the best and worst part of their day is. The answers are always extremely amuzing, but I teach them that just like great things can happen to them, there's also going to be some bad stuff that goes on and I will always be there in the dark, listening and ready to talk about it.

Inspiration can come in many forms. Laughter is a powerful source, but sometimes tears can be even more life changing. It's amazing to me how other people's darkest hours can remind us of the best of people. It can make us think twice about the attitude we take towards certain things and make us better humans in the mean time.
If this video seems sad to you, it's because the situation in itself is one no parent would ever like to face... but Eliot's dad said something so powerful. He decided he could "be sad later" and instead chose to live for his son in the moment while he was still around.

I live for my children... My 2 amazing little boys, that remind me of the wonder and gradness of life. They are my treasure and my most proud accomplishment. I also have a tiny being growing within me, and as I wonder every second of the day how this person will compliment our already astounding family, I wonder and hope and pray that above all else he or she will be born healthy and well.

So I take every opportunity to learn from other parents, especially the ones that have faced these life changing situations, how to love my children more and how to be a better parent. That's all I care to be good at in this world. I'm OK being mediocre at everything else.

So I hope you enjoyed Eliot's story... and I hope you don't sit in a dark room balling your eyes out like yours truly... but if you do, I hope you dry your tears like I did and remember that we have angels all around us. Some stay with us for a little bit and God calls them back before their time. Others stick around guiding our way and lighting our path.

First And Foremost...

HI! How ya doin? Welcome... Here's the deal...
My friends keep telling me I need to document some happenings in my life. I write for a living, and besides my ability to make cute children, I can confidently say writing is my God given talent. Now, I'm no Thoreau... but in an effort to unload some of this creative energy I've got flowing around, I'd like to share some of the madness that embroils my life.
So maybe one of these days, I can make you laugh, cry, hate me for a bit, and then get you to like me again. Can't make any promises... all I can do is try.
There's a lot of things I have strong opinions about, I could talk about my kids all day, and I've got lots of issues to work out... so hopefully I will take a moment of your day and use you as my shrink.
See you in a while.