First of all, Happy belated Mother's Day to all of the special women in my life. Yesterday was a sad day for me because I've really, really been missing my Mom lately. Mostly when I need to vent. Or when I need someone to tell me I'm really special, even if I don't feel special. So yesterday I was bummed because I miss Mom, but I was also grateful for all of the outstanding women God's given me to pick up the slack. My grandmother, who tells me to take care of myself (and makes me crazy). My aunt Kathy, who tells me what to do, but only when I ask. My surrogate Mom Estella, who teaches me how to cook and gives me work advice. Even friends like Sorne, Kelly, Alisa and Shauna, who are loyal to me, even when I'm a jerk. I am supremely blessed!
LB and I haven't kissed, but we did make up. We're making our way back to being really good friends and figuring out what that means for us. He's really an amazing, wonderful person and I'm lucky to have him in my life in any capacity. I mean that. (Of course, that doesn't mean I'm ready to go to his wedding, but I'll get there.) If nothing else, this past week has proven to me how much I mean to him, which is flattering.
Work continues to be a big struggle, but I'm trying to learn my lessons. I've made a lot of mistakes these past few months and some of the things I've had to do haven't been easy. But sometimes you have to speak out, even if it's hard. Sometimes you have to be silent, even when you don't want to be. And sometimes you have to take the blame for things that aren't your fault. I suppose that's part of being an adult.
Ugh. I can't believe it's Monday. Long week ahead! And five days of more rain is really gonna suck.
3 comments:
I like the picture. You are SPECIAL to me!! Now for the advice that you did not ask for: Paul and I were best friends before we were a couple and we have 37 yrs this August together! So, be his best friend and see where it takes you. Love you, MemawKat
Lori I don't think I tell you often enough, if I have ever told you at all, that it thrills Gene and I to no end that Lindsey wants to be like you. She has always adored you, and just as I think you are one fabulous lady, Lindsey thinks it ten fold. You are a blessing to all who know you.
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Lori my heart goes out to you on Mothers Day..Just know that your Mother is very proud of what an amazing person you have become.. I think you are such a amazing woman and I have always looked up to you even though we are not really that close as I wish all of our family could and should be but I think you are such a kind and sweet and very smart and beautiful woman that is always there for her friends/family.. love ya girl..
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