Rules to Happiness #55

Like in dance, in life the right partner makes all the difference.

Rules to Happiness #54

Some people should come with a warning label.

Never love anyone who thinks that you are ordinary.

-Oscar Wilde

He Always Comes For me

If I ever were in a band again I would call it "The Way Back". If I ever write my memoirs I would title it the same.  Many people know my history- that I haven't always been Catholic, I haven't even always been Christian.  I've done the wrong thing for the right reason along with the right thing for the wrong reason more times than I care to reminisce.  I thought I was in love once and I thank my lucky stars that I wasn't. I've made idols of men and money and people.  I've been a horrible example.  I've made the same mistakes again and again and again.  

The only thing that stays the same is that He calls me back. And the only thing that seems to change is how God calls me back. 

Sometimes it is through heart ache; who am I kidding; it usually is through heart ache.  Sometimes He calls me back through the voice of a family member or a friend.  Sometimes He calls me back by putting me in a terrifying situation where I'm sure I'm going to meet my Maker momentarily.  Sometimes He leaves me to sit and think about what I've done.  Sometimes He calls to me in the eyes of a stranger or by seeing an old friend again.  

Of one thing I am certain, if I wait, He always comes for me.  Who wouldn't want a love like that?

P.S. I know I published this note this morning, but it's something I've been working on for a while.  Fear not for dramatic happenings in my personal life that may have inspired this.

Rules to happiness #53

You never realize how strong you are until someone knocks you down. And you still get back up.

Rules to Happiness #52

God lets us suffer so that we may prove our fidelity.

Lumps

All of life's problems can be summed up with lumps, at least according to my godmother. Of course there are different categories of lumps- lumps in your oatmeal, lumps in your throat, and lumps in your breast. Misplaced keys would be oatmeal while my Mother having a stroke would be a breast style lump.

 

It has always been easy for me to distinguish the first and the last category of lump, but I've always had difficulty discerning a lump in my throat style of lump.  In fact, it usually takes someone else pointing out my lumps for me to notice them.  Last week I had this unshakable feeling that something bad was about to happen and I was afraid to tell anyone about it.  Last night I found my lump.

 

As bad as today is going to be, I am reminded that although I may be having a lump in my throat today, it is not a lump in my breast and therefore I should rejoice. Well, maybe not rejoice, but I will remember, as I always try to, that this too shall pass, God will lead me back, and that this isn't the end.  Just the same I would appreciate some extra prayers today and for the next few days.

Rules to Happiness #51

The life that is changed most by an act of kindness is your own.

Rules to Happiness #50

You never know how one act of Kindness will change a person's life.

Rules to Happiness #49

It costs nothing to think positive and act proactively.