Things I did today a.k.a validation for existence

[Guest]

Ever feel like maybe if you listed things you've done, you could validate your existence? Have you ever felt so lost in the minutiae of your every day life that you lose focus on things that are so overwhelmingly important? Ever shrug off that feeling that you might have missed something, only later to think back on it and remember...'hey, i really should have said...'?

So, today, to you...i just want to say thank you. thank you for teaching me diversity and acceptance.


take this time to say what you feel. take just a moment to revel in that feeling. share it here or share it privately... just do it.
Lucky, I love you and I am very proud of you.
Kat, how did you ever become such a beautiful young woman?
Thea, you make my heart shine with your every smile.

today, i want to make it clear that i am so very fortunate to have people in my life that i love.

TAG, YOU'RE IT!

 

[cloudy]

what a cool thread!

I spent an amazing four days with my two sisters, one of my brothers, and two of my grown neices.

I adore my family.

We're not all that close since we're scattered all over the states, but I was reminded of how much I am loved, and there's nothing better than having my neices, who are infinitely cooler than I am, tell me that they love "hanging out" with me.

What a wonderful, amazing, accomplished family I have. I am so proud to be part of it, to be family among people like that.

The best part, I think, was that my oldest son had met them, but didn't remember, and the youngest had been a tiny baby the last time they were here, and they both came away from the experiences with a really nice sense of family, and belonging, and I loved seeing that through their eyes.

So, for my siblings, and my mother: I love you, and I'm so glad I have the brothers and sisters that I do.

Next?

 

[Svenskaflicka]

29 years ago, I was born.


That validates my existance today.

 

[Guest]

29 years ago, I was born.


That validates my existance today.

yeah... i know what you mean, but i think you know what i meant to be the spirit of this thread.

~~
cloudster
family is the best. hold on with both hands and never let anyone doubt how much you love them. i know you will.

 

[lil_elvis]

Despite how shitty a day may be, I know when I go home everyone is glad to see me with hugs and kisses all around.

gonna really need that tonight

 

[matriarch]

Every time I am with my sons, both of them together...I feel my heart constricting, my pride and joy in them lifts me to untold heights. Its like no other feeling in the world.

They have been my reason for living for so long, I can't imagine my life without them in it.

They are my sun, my moon, my stars - they fill my heart.

Thank you my darlings, for loving me, for laughing at my eccentricities, for loving those eccentricities, for bringing me so much joy.

My life has been worth all of it......simply because of them.

 

[impressive]

I was told today (by someone who didn't know me -- only knew of my work from afar) that were it not for MY advocacy, recently enacted legislation would have been MUCH worse for kids. Made me feel fan-fucking-tastic!

 

[lil_elvis]

I was told today (by someone who didn't know me -- only knew of my work from afar) that were it not for MY advocacy, recently enacted legislation would have been MUCH worse for kids. Made me feel fan-fucking-tastic!

Brava!

 

[CharleyH]

Swooning in your glow. I try every day to appreciate those around me, those I love, even those I do not. The gestures are small in the latter, but gestures nonetheless and for which I am happy to get back a smile, and even if I don't it's ok. As spring comes and I look at the beauty of growth around me, I am awed by even the minute details of the way a fly circles a ceiling lamp, the way a bud forms on a plant, the colour as bark gives off this awesome scent and view of life. As always I am awed. However, for a brief second I forgot, I had forgotten that for a second, and even one is important. I had forgotten the beauty of not just one thing, one love, one moment, but the entirity (sp) of it.

Thank you for bringing it into my mind again, Vella.

 

[lucky-E-leven]

I've been so buried in the small stuff lately that I've fallen way behind on telling those around me how much they mean to me. Tunnel vision really sucks sometimes.

V ~ Thank you for all of your support, understanding, trust and love. Sometimes they are the only positive mainstays I have, and I cherish you more than I can say.

Our Girls ~ I love each one of you in a unique and astounding way. It's a joy to watch you face challenges, conquer your fears and discover yourselves a little more each day.

My Friends ~ You can't possibly know how much your patience and acceptance means to me, and I value the bonds we share.

My Family ~ Thanks for the leg up when I so desperately needed it. This year and every year before it.

~lucky (not just an internet handle)

 

[TheEarl]

I want to thank Lucky and Vella. You guys constantly give me hope.

The Earl

 

[Guest]

I want to thank Lucky and Vella. You guys constantly give me hope.

The Earl

 

[TheEarl]

I'm quite impressed with the fact that the kiss is geographically placed below the heart.

Sorry, back to your regularly scheduled thread.

The Earl

 

[Guest]

I'm quite impressed with the fact that the kiss is geographically placed below the heart.

Sorry, back to your regularly scheduled thread.

The Earl

threadjack away, handsome.
kisses are random...though sometimes, thought is put into just where. *lick*

 

[herecomestherain]

That sweet ray of sunshine across your face suits you so well vella -- 'tis perfect.

I had a strange realisation recently that may well seem shallow and possibly hollow in light of some of the lovely posts that have been made. I realised that I have very few photos of myself at any age, and most particularly the last few years -- almost like I ceased to exist. I'm the one who takes the pictures -- I wonder if this happens to all mothers? Anyway I bought myself a camera and in some tiny way it's made me see myself in a different and happy way. Possibly doesn't make any sense at all... my five year old takes my picture now!

My kids grow sweeter by the minute and my sweetheart continues to amaze me with his capacity to love.

 

[Dar~]

Herecomes . .I know what you mean I seem to have disappeared in the last five years. Because I take all the pics.

I am really proud of me, I have spent the last 7 months pushing through all sorts of testing and doctors so I can get my surgery and I am finally done with all the prelims except one. Just last week the proposal was sent through to my insurance and I am now very impatiently waiting to see if they will pay. I have faith that they will take care of me. Thank God and everything else for how happy I feel.

 

[sophia jane]

About nine months ago, my marriage, more or less, ended. At that point, I thought- what the hell will I do with myself? I have three young children, and I went into panic mode, worrying over my future and theirs.

But some wonderful things have come since then: I discovered how truly great a dad and friend my ex is, my mother told me for the very first time that she loved me, I have become a much stronger person, I started writing again, I found lit, I've made some terrific friends (you know who you are), and I fell in love for the first time. So I am thankful for all of those things; I am thankful for my beautiful kids. And I am thankful that sometimes when life seems to be too hard, we find blessings we never expected.

SJ

 

[oggbashan]

After due consideration I voted for a potential Member of Parliament; for two potential County Councillors; and a City Councillor.

The polling station was busy and has been busy all day. I have been stirring people up locally - not to vote for any particular party - but just to use their vote intelligently. Several people told me today that they wouldn't have voted except for me winding them up.

I don't care WHO they voted for. I care that they have THOUGHT before voting.

Og

 

[minsue]

Today I fixed the mistakes made by others just like I do every day. <insert deep self-pitying sigh here>

Today I am having trouble validating my existence, but I'll work on that tomorrow.

 

[lucky-E-leven]

Minsue is the BEST friend I've ever not met.

Looking forward to fixing that and kicking back with one of the coolest chick's I know.

~lucky

 

[Dar~]

Today I am having trouble validating my existence, but I'll work on that tomorrow.

You encourage me to keep going even when things are hard. that should help

 

[lucky-E-leven]

You encourage me to keep going even when things are hard. that should help

Yep. She's a rock for a lot of folks here. A soft, downy rock, but a rock nonetheless.

 

[haldir]

Some of you will know that I've had some real problems accepting the validity of my existence over the last 12 months but it allowed me to accept myself and discover what was really important to me.

My kids are my joy. When they're with me they bring laughter, light, tears and love. All I ever wanted to be was a Dad and I've never been disappointed.

All you lovely people too light up my life.

I'll stop now before I get too slushy.

 

[Guest]

Some of you will know that I've had some real problems accepting the validity of my existence over the last 12 months but it allowed me to accept myself and discover what was really important to me.

My kids are my joy. When they're with me they bring laughter, light, tears and love. All I ever wanted to be was a Dad and I've never been disappointed.

All you lovely people too light up my life.

I'll stop now before I get too slushy.

youre a beautiful person, handsome. and if just the love of your kids is enough to make you realise your value, then i hope you revel in it until you find yourself.
*hugs from me to you*
hoping to be able to save enough cash to make it over to the next shin dig.

 

[SensualCealy]

A few of you know that about a year ago I was ready to pack in my marriage and try to do things on my own. Why not, it would be easier then looking after three kids instead of just two.

Well after confronting issues and 'dealing' with what we were caught up in, things are truly good, not great, not bad, just good. I know deep down he loves me, but he wasn't brought up to be lovey dovey.

Now that I have him back on track, our kids see us as a unit, when there is a problem we both deal with it together, both giving our view points and expressing how we feel on the problem at hand.

Our kids are seeing for the first time what divorce can do to a family. My daughters best friend's parents are spliting up and causing alot of heart ache for their three kids. It is so true that you dont see what you have until its ready to leave.

To see my son grow, voice deepening, and maturing (I sure hope this part doesnt take long! lol) I know I and my hubby gave him the guidance he will need to be successful. I love the fact that he turns to me when he needs advice, when he screws up, he eventually takes ownership of the mistake and tries to fix it before it causes more problems. I know that comes with age and Im thrilled he knows in most cases, right from wrong. He is an inspiration to teachers when they see how much work he puts into helping the ESL student in their class. If only he realized what kind of strengths he has and what they can be used for. I hope he decides to be a teacher instead of a lawyer, he could do so much with his ability to figure things out and make them work Im affraid they would be wasted as a lawyer.
No matter what, he will do what he wants and make us proud in doing so.

My daughter, so many times this month has been the rock her girlfriend needs to get through her tough times. It goes to show the compassion we raised her with is there and she isnt afraid to show it. She is turning into such a strong yet emotional young woman, she makes me proud. She struggles every day to keep up with her brother, and for every time she gets knocked down, she climbs back up to try it again. I wish I had her tenaciousness (sp). I am not affraid that she wont get where she wants to be in life, she is such a strong kid. She makes me proud when she calls me Mom!

Looking into their eyes and seeing apart of their dad and I, comforts me. We have done our best with these guys, and I think they know they are the center of our universe!
Okay it worked Vella, tears are pouring!
C